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Blachart arrives in Najaf and will meet Imam Sistani
Date: 2019/11/11 10:15 • 99 times read
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Jenin Hennes-Blachart, arrived Monday in Najaf province, while she will meet Imam Sistani.
An informed source told (Euphrates News) that "Balskhart arrived in the province of Najaf, is scheduled to meet with the highest religious authority Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali al-Sistani during the visit."
Earlier on Monday, an informed source said that the head of the UN mission in Iraq, Jenin Hennes-Blachart, will visit Najaf to meet with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
The source revealed that the visit of Balskhart to the supreme religious authority will focus on discussing developments in the general situation in Iraq with regard to demonstrations sweeping the central and southern provinces.
Jenin Hennes-Blachart had visited the protesters in Tahrir Square in central Baghdad and met several of them before she met with the Iraqi government.
Earlier on Monday, an informed source said that the head of the UN mission in Iraq, Jenin Hennes-Blachart, will visit Najaf to meet with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
The source revealed that the visit of Balskhart to the supreme religious authority will focus on discussing developments in the general situation in Iraq with regard to demonstrations sweeping the central and southern provinces.
Jenin Hennes-Blachart had visited the protesters in Tahrir Square in central Baghdad and met several of them before she met with the Iraqi government.
The meeting of the Constitutional Amendments Committee begins in the presence of trade union representatives
Date: 2019/11/11 12:09 • 99 times read
BAGHDAD: The Committee on Constitutional Amendments, on Monday, its meeting in the presence of representatives of trade unions.
A parliamentary source (for Euphrates News) that "Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives Bashir Khalil al-Haddad chairs the meeting of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments, in the presence of representatives of trade unions and presidents of unions and professors and experts in the field of laws."
The Interim Committee for the Proposals of Constitutional Amendments confirmed at its first meeting on the 5th of this month to proceed with the completion of the constitutional amendments according to the specified timings, pointing to the opening of a website through which the views of all segments of Iraqi society, including representatives of the demonstrators, about their vision in the constitutional amendments.
Iraqis have taken to the streets since the beginning of last month, and the slogans raised by the demonstrators first reject corruption and demanding reform and job creation, but the ceiling of the demands of the demonstrators rose day by day until the extent of demand to overthrow the government.
In addition to the demands of the demonstrators, I highlighted in the media other topics that Iraqi parties have been working on for some time, including the amendment of the Iraqi constitution, where a committee was formed for this purpose of 18 members.
This committee is supposed to submit a report to the House of Representatives within a period not exceeding four months, including a recommendation of the necessary amendments to the Constitution, provided that the amendments proposed by the Committee shall be submitted in one go to a vote and then the articles amended by the Council shall be submitted to the people for referendum within a period not exceeding two months. .is ove
The Interim Committee for the Proposals of Constitutional Amendments confirmed at its first meeting on the 5th of this month to proceed with the completion of the constitutional amendments according to the specified timings, pointing to the opening of a website through which the views of all segments of Iraqi society, including representatives of the demonstrators, about their vision in the constitutional amendments.
Iraqis have taken to the streets since the beginning of last month, and the slogans raised by the demonstrators first reject corruption and demanding reform and job creation, but the ceiling of the demands of the demonstrators rose day by day until the extent of demand to overthrow the government.
In addition to the demands of the demonstrators, I highlighted in the media other topics that Iraqi parties have been working on for some time, including the amendment of the Iraqi constitution, where a committee was formed for this purpose of 18 members.
This committee is supposed to submit a report to the House of Representatives within a period not exceeding four months, including a recommendation of the necessary amendments to the Constitution, provided that the amendments proposed by the Committee shall be submitted in one go to a vote and then the articles amended by the Council shall be submitted to the people for referendum within a period not exceeding two months. .is ove
Abadi's coalition confirms the continuation of the interrogation of Abdul Mahdi .. Comment on the vision of the government about the crisis
Date: 2019/11/11 10:15 • 86 times read
(Baghdad: Euphrates News) The coalition of victory to continue questioning Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to discuss the situation in the country and the mass movement and the demands of the demonstrators.
This came during a meeting held by Nasr on Sunday evening, chaired by Haider al-Abadi.
According to a statement issued by his office, (Euphrates News) received a copy of it, "the coalition reiterated its emphasis on proceeding with the interrogation of Abdul Mahdi in the House of Representatives and the importance of setting a date for the interrogation," criticizing "the absence of the vision of the government lacking solutions, but that some of the steps of the government and speeches are the situation."
"The meeting also discussed the political blocs and the confirmation of the victory initiative put forward by Dr. Haider al-Abadi at the beginning of last month and expressed the coalition's fear of further collapse because of government policies."
"The coalition rejected the use of force that caused many casualties, the policy of suppressing freedoms, arrests and kidnappings, as well as the knowledge of the perpetrators of the killings by snipers and the use of direct fire," the statement said, criticizing "the blackmail of the government and the exploitation of the current situation to pass what they want and gain gains."
He noted that "the international community wants to help Iraq and what the current government is doing gives a negative view of the country where the previous government has taken great measures to return Iraq to the international community."
According to a statement issued by his office, (Euphrates News) received a copy of it, "the coalition reiterated its emphasis on proceeding with the interrogation of Abdul Mahdi in the House of Representatives and the importance of setting a date for the interrogation," criticizing "the absence of the vision of the government lacking solutions, but that some of the steps of the government and speeches are the situation."
"The meeting also discussed the political blocs and the confirmation of the victory initiative put forward by Dr. Haider al-Abadi at the beginning of last month and expressed the coalition's fear of further collapse because of government policies."
"The coalition rejected the use of force that caused many casualties, the policy of suppressing freedoms, arrests and kidnappings, as well as the knowledge of the perpetrators of the killings by snipers and the use of direct fire," the statement said, criticizing "the blackmail of the government and the exploitation of the current situation to pass what they want and gain gains."
He noted that "the international community wants to help Iraq and what the current government is doing gives a negative view of the country where the previous government has taken great measures to return Iraq to the international community."
Oil Minister stresses the need to coordinate with local governments to provide job opportunities for the unemployed
Date: 2019/11/11 12:08 • 50 times read
Deputy Prime Minister for Energy and Oil Minister Thamer Abbas Ghadhban, on Monday, the ministry's keenness to cooperate with local governments in the provinces, with the need to coordinate with the conservatives in order to provide jobs for the unemployed.
Al-Ghadhban said in a statement on the sidelines of his meeting with Governor of Muthanna Ahmed Mufi Judeh that "the Ministry of Oil always seeks, within the powers and capabilities available to contribute to alleviate the suffering of citizens through the implementation of service projects in areas and cities near oil fields in addition to providing job opportunities for the unemployed and graduates in coordination with Local governments, "stressing" directing the management of the Central Refineries Company to provide job opportunities for the people of Muthanna and Karbala and will be announced soon. "
For his part, Governor of Muthanna Ahmed Mufi Judeh praised the "exceptional efforts of the Ministry of Oil, especially during the past days to achieve a high flow in the distribution of petroleum products, especially in the province of Muthanna," expressing his great appreciation to the acting local government and the people of the province great attention paid by the minister in the provinces Upgrading their reality in the public interest. "
The statement pointed out that "the procedures for the appointment of 2800 Iraqi manpower in the Karbala refinery project announced by the ministry earlier made great progress to replace them with foreign workers, in addition to the high coordination between oil companies and the province of Basra to appoint hundreds of unemployed in oil formations According to the instructions and recent decisions of the Council of Ministers.
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For his part, Governor of Muthanna Ahmed Mufi Judeh praised the "exceptional efforts of the Ministry of Oil, especially during the past days to achieve a high flow in the distribution of petroleum products, especially in the province of Muthanna," expressing his great appreciation to the acting local government and the people of the province great attention paid by the minister in the provinces Upgrading their reality in the public interest. "
The statement pointed out that "the procedures for the appointment of 2800 Iraqi manpower in the Karbala refinery project announced by the ministry earlier made great progress to replace them with foreign workers, in addition to the high coordination between oil companies and the province of Basra to appoint hundreds of unemployed in oil formations According to the instructions and recent decisions of the Council of Ministers.
Japan comments on the demonstrations in Iraq: The government must respond to the aspirations of the people
Release date:: 11/11/2019 9:49 • 168 times read
BAGHDAD: Japan issued a statement on Monday on the demonstrations in Iraq, while demanding the government to respond to the aspirations of the people.
"Japan is concerned about the high number of casualties during large-scale demonstrations in Baghdad and in the central and southern parts of the country," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement received by the Euphrates News, calling on all parties to exercise maximum restraint. To reduce the incidence of more victims, will continue to monitor the situation closely. "
"Iraq, as a cornerstone of peace and stability in the Middle East, will overcome the current situation in a peaceful manner," she said, expressing the hope that "the Government of Iraq will respond to the aspirations of the Iraqi people expressed by the current demonstrations, and reforms quickly in a way that has a high confidence and stability and development. In the country".
Baghdad and other provinces have been witnessing since the beginning of last October, demonstrations to demand better services and job opportunities as well as demand for reform, escalating their pace, killing and injuring hundreds of demonstrators and security forces.
"Iraq, as a cornerstone of peace and stability in the Middle East, will overcome the current situation in a peaceful manner," she said, expressing the hope that "the Government of Iraq will respond to the aspirations of the Iraqi people expressed by the current demonstrations, and reforms quickly in a way that has a high confidence and stability and development. In the country".
Baghdad and other provinces have been witnessing since the beginning of last October, demonstrations to demand better services and job opportunities as well as demand for reform, escalating their pace, killing and injuring hundreds of demonstrators and security forces.
The document .. Continuing the work of some provincial councils and awaiting the decision to appeal
Date: 2019/11/11 10:56 • 119 times read
{Baghdad: Euphrates News} Some provincial councils decided to continue their work until the decision of the appeal by the Federal Court.
According to the document, (Euphrates News) obtained a copy of it that "in view of the appeal against the decision of the House of Representatives, which reads:" In the provincial council with all administrative and financial powers until the final appeal is decided. "
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Mr. Ammar al-Hakim Halbousi: We must carry out wide reforms and the consolidation of state institutions
Date: 2019/11/11 11:19 • 201 times read
The head of the opposition National Wisdom Movement, Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, stressed the need to carry out wide-ranging reforms at the service level and the consolidation of state institutions.
This came during a meeting with Mr. Ammar al-Hakim, on Monday, the Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed al-Halubsi.
A statement of his office, received (Euphrates News) a copy, that "during the meeting discussed developments in the political situation and the demands of the demonstrators and the required role of the House of Representatives."
He stressed the role of the House of Representatives in the legislation and approval of laws that contribute to the achievement of comprehensive reform in the country and then respond to the demands of the demonstrators, stressing "the importance of peaceful demonstration and the preservation of public and private property and cooperation with the security services."
He pointed out "the need to carry out wide-ranging reforms at the service level and to encourage state institutions and eliminate corruption through integration in the work between the legislative and executive authorities in order to provide a decent life for our people."
A statement of his office, received (Euphrates News) a copy, that "during the meeting discussed developments in the political situation and the demands of the demonstrators and the required role of the House of Representatives."
He stressed the role of the House of Representatives in the legislation and approval of laws that contribute to the achievement of comprehensive reform in the country and then respond to the demands of the demonstrators, stressing "the importance of peaceful demonstration and the preservation of public and private property and cooperation with the security services."
He pointed out "the need to carry out wide-ranging reforms at the service level and to encourage state institutions and eliminate corruption through integration in the work between the legislative and executive authorities in order to provide a decent life for our people."
Presidency of the Republic completes the election law .. This number of deputies in the coming sessions {expanded}
Date: 2019/11/11 11:09 • 2021 times read
(Baghdad: Euphrates News) The Presidency of the Republic, on Monday, the new election law.
"The presidency, with the help of a team of Iraqi experts and representatives of the United Nations, has completed the new electoral law, under which the commission will be reconstituted from the judiciary and experts away from partisan quotas," a presidential source said.
"The law also includes a 30% reduction in the number of houses of parliament and a 25-year age limit."
He pointed to the "adoption of the loudest voice in the electoral districts," noting that "the prime minister also has a draft electoral law, has been submitted draft prepared by the presidency to the government because of the financial obligations."
He pointed to "the existence of consultations to unify the vision on the law in preparation for submission to the House of Representatives."
"The law also includes a 30% reduction in the number of houses of parliament and a 25-year age limit."
He pointed to the "adoption of the loudest voice in the electoral districts," noting that "the prime minister also has a draft electoral law, has been submitted draft prepared by the presidency to the government because of the financial obligations."
He pointed to "the existence of consultations to unify the vision on the law in preparation for submission to the House of Representatives."
Parliament invites civil society organizations to participate in meetings of the Constitutional Amendments Committee
Date: 2019/11/11 12:01 • 75 times read
(Baghdad: Euphrates News) The Presidency of the Council of Representatives, on Monday, civil society organizations to participate in meetings of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments.
A parliamentary source (for Euphrates News) that "the Presidency of the House of Representatives invited civil society organizations to send their representatives to participate in meetings of the Committee on Constitutional Amendments."
Iraqis have taken to the streets since the beginning of last month, and the slogans raised by the demonstrators first reject corruption and demanding reform and job creation, but the ceiling of the demands of the demonstrators rose day by day until the extent of demand to overthrow the government.
In addition to the demands of the demonstrators, I highlighted in the media other topics that Iraqi parties have been working on for some time, including the amendment of the Iraqi constitution, where a committee was formed for this purpose of 18 members.
This committee is supposed to submit a report to the House of Representatives within a period not exceeding four months, including a recommendation of the necessary amendments to the Constitution, provided that the amendments proposed by the Committee shall be submitted in one go to a vote and then the articles amended by the Council shall be submitted to the people for referendum within a period not exceeding two months. .is over
Iraqis have taken to the streets since the beginning of last month, and the slogans raised by the demonstrators first reject corruption and demanding reform and job creation, but the ceiling of the demands of the demonstrators rose day by day until the extent of demand to overthrow the government.
In addition to the demands of the demonstrators, I highlighted in the media other topics that Iraqi parties have been working on for some time, including the amendment of the Iraqi constitution, where a committee was formed for this purpose of 18 members.
This committee is supposed to submit a report to the House of Representatives within a period not exceeding four months, including a recommendation of the necessary amendments to the Constitution, provided that the amendments proposed by the Committee shall be submitted in one go to a vote and then the articles amended by the Council shall be submitted to the people for referendum within a period not exceeding two months. .is over
Arrested accused of promoting counterfeit currency north of Baghdad
Date: 2019/11/11 11:26 • 62 times read
BAGHDAD: The Interior Ministry announced on Monday the arrest of a man accused of promoting a counterfeit currency in northern Baghdad.
A statement from the Ministry of Information received (Euphrates News) a copy of it, that "a force of the Fifth Brigade in the Federal Police carried out a security operation north of Baghdad, which was able, after a careful follow-up to the promoter of counterfeit currency to arrest a defendant accused of the crime and in the amount of 700,000 seven hundred thousand Iraqi dinars Category of 50,000 forged. "
The statement added that "the defendant was handed over with the arrests to the competent authority to complete legal proceedings against him."
The statement added that "the defendant was handed over with the arrests to the competent authority to complete legal proceedings against him."
Government clarification on the benefits of martyrs' families
Date: 2019/11/11 12:28 • 48 times read
The Baghdad Martyrs Foundation issued a clarification on Monday on the entitlements of the families of the martyrs.
According to a statement received by the Euphrates News, "According to the martyrs' law no. (2) for the year 2016, Article (16), which states that" one family in the case of more than one martyr has the following rights: {50%} of the outstanding salary proved to the family of the martyr and other financial privileges for each martyr} and article {1 / second}, which provides "martyr family / children _ children _ husband and wives _ if they are not Iraqis)."
"Therefore, the children of the martyr of both spouses share the pension of their martyr mother, and the children of the second husband deserve a pension for their martyr father and their martyr brothers as well."
"Therefore, the children of the martyr of both spouses share the pension of their martyr mother, and the children of the second husband deserve a pension for their martyr father and their martyr brothers as well."
Al-Dukhaili: Finance approval to improve the salaries of wage earners and pay the allocations of the sewage department
Date: 2019/11/11 10:28 • 93 times read
Thi-Qar Governor Adel Al-Dukhaili has obtained the approval of the Ministry of Finance to improve the salaries of daily wage earners in the province's sewerage department and to launch the payment of allowances to employees as part of the 2019 budget plan.
Al-Dukhaili said in a statement received by the Euphrates News that the Ministry of Finance approved the notification telegramed to it by the provincial bureau to improve the salaries of daily wage earners in the sewage department and to release the accumulated dues for retirees.
He pointed out that "calculating the raises and allowances and disbursement of hazardous toxic gas allowances for workers at work sites, and directing the sewerage department to issue the necessary administrative orders as soon as possible," stressing "his quest to obtain benefits for various segments of society in Dhi Qar and do not hesitate to claim the rights of the people of the province." is over
By: Ali Al Khafaji
He pointed out that "calculating the raises and allowances and disbursement of hazardous toxic gas allowances for workers at work sites, and directing the sewerage department to issue the necessary administrative orders as soon as possible," stressing "his quest to obtain benefits for various segments of society in Dhi Qar and do not hesitate to claim the rights of the people of the province." is over
By: Ali Al Khafaji
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CBI Update:
The CBI for Monday 11/11/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction is 171,062,889
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Central Bank invites exchange companies to abide by the contexts of official books
To / Merged companies category (ِ A, B) [Issue: 25468.
November 11, 2019
To / Merged companies category (ِ A, B) [Issue: 25468.
November 11, 2019
To / Merged Companies Class (A, B)
[Issue: 25468/5/9 Date: 7/11/2019]
Based on the requirements of the public interest, the Central Bank of Iraq decided to invite the merged exchange companies category (A, B) to adhere to the context of the correspondence in the official books addressed to this bank, which requires that it be exclusively by the parent company and not through the company's branches and the bank will neglect any correspondence other than the context Branches of the company must bear the name of the parent company. The Bank would also like to provide the names of all branches for the purpose of updating its database.
[Issue: 25468/5/9 Date: 7/11/2019]
Based on the requirements of the public interest, the Central Bank of Iraq decided to invite the merged exchange companies category (A, B) to adhere to the context of the correspondence in the official books addressed to this bank, which requires that it be exclusively by the parent company and not through the company's branches and the bank will neglect any correspondence other than the context Branches of the company must bear the name of the parent company. The Bank would also like to provide the names of all branches for the purpose of updating its database.
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11-11-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Article: "Parliamentary Economic: The 2020 budget includes unprecedented reform clauses" I like the way they translate things... lol... The incomplete budget law for 2020 until now...In other words it is now complete. I'll bet the meeting with the KRI talking about PERMANENT REVENUE SHARING could fall under the category of unprecedented reform clauses,e.e., read HCL...My best guess is it is apart of it. The now completed 2020 Budget was scheduled to be completed with out disruption. Imagine that? Wow! From the sounds of things the attendance was stellar today... Many things lining up and even in some areas cooling off...imo..
11-10-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 ...in my opinion there’s only so much time left for what we call a receipt schedule therefore in my opinion now watch once again but this time WATCH...the reinstatement and the CBI travel at a much faster SPEED than we have ever seen...
11-10-2019 Intel Guru Delta [reference Guru Delta post 11-10-2019, below] ...LET ME EXPLAIN...THERE IS SOME REFORMS THAT WILL TAKE TIME BECAUSE THEY DEAL WITH CONSTITUTION. BUT AS FAR AS REFORM THAT DEAL WITH MONETARY POLICY WILL NOT TAKE THAT LONG...IMO...MR IS READY TO GO...
11-10-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Reforms are slated to be addressed as early as tomorrow... I'll be oh so very watchful over the next couple of days. I have not seen any postponement yet on the Fair. If you recall there is an annual conference in Great Britain on 12/08/2019 with many and more of the names above. If the Fair on the 11th is to be successful ahead of that one in GB, they'll need reforms in the bag by then for those attending on the 11th...We shall see. imo. [post 2 of 2]
11-10-2019 Intel Guru Delta [reference Guru Delta post 11-10-2019, below] ...LET ME EXPLAIN...THERE IS SOME REFORMS THAT WILL TAKE TIME BECAUSE THEY DEAL WITH CONSTITUTION. BUT AS FAR AS REFORM THAT DEAL WITH MONETARY POLICY WILL NOT TAKE THAT LONG...IMO...MR IS READY TO GO...
11-10-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan Reforms are slated to be addressed as early as tomorrow... I'll be oh so very watchful over the next couple of days. I have not seen any postponement yet on the Fair. If you recall there is an annual conference in Great Britain on 12/08/2019 with many and more of the names above. If the Fair on the 11th is to be successful ahead of that one in GB, they'll need reforms in the bag by then for those attending on the 11th...We shall see. imo. [post 2 of 2]
11-10-2019 Newshound Guru MilitiaMan I am not sure there is the Baghdad Fair starting on Monday or not. They had it scheduled for the first and the put the 11th on the time line. ...Well there are some heavy hitters that were in the KRI (Kurdistan Region) talking business and what stands out are a few things. 1) Security, 2) Electricity, 3) Accounting and auditing, 4) PERMANENT REVENUE SHARING and they are to continue onto Baghdad. All of this during the demonstrations having been on going. Investors of the caliber they mention are GLOBAL... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
11-10-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Latest CBI reporting on the Market Rate is 1218. This is as of Nov 6. No new updates yet. This number is out of compliance. Unofficial media today reports the spread as back in compliance. Keep an eye on the reported Market Rate as reported by the CBI... [You can always see the latest CBI reported market and official rate on the left of this page.]
11-10-2019 Intel Guru Delta ...ALAQ AND FINANCIAL MINISTER WITH MAHDI...IMO...GATE IS ABOUT TO OPEN...
11-10-2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni Latest CBI reporting on the Market Rate is 1218. This is as of Nov 6. No new updates yet. This number is out of compliance. Unofficial media today reports the spread as back in compliance. Keep an eye on the reported Market Rate as reported by the CBI... [You can always see the latest CBI reported market and official rate on the left of this page.]
11-10-2019 Intel Guru Delta ...ALAQ AND FINANCIAL MINISTER WITH MAHDI...IMO...GATE IS ABOUT TO OPEN...
11/10/2019 Newshound Guru Kaperoni [via Zig] [Kap,Can the CBI decide to float the currency without them being in Article 8 first?...] Yes. They can change exchange rate regimes anytime they want... But I don't expect them to get off the peg until they have significant capital coming in to invest... As for Article VIII if the IMF is going to be a stickler they could make them start over and wait 90 days once in compliance again... Because that is clearly in writing in the IMF charter that once you meet the 2% rule you have to hold it for 90 days... So if the spread is now what they say it is and the CBI reports it as such it appears we're in for a wait.
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ARTICLE 1-A (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi attends a meeting with Presidents, Representatives and the Supreme Judiciary at Al-Salam Palace
Prime Minister Adel Adel Abdul Mahdi attended on Sunday a meeting at the Peace Palace which included President of the Republic d. Barham Saleh, the President of the House of Representatives, Mr. Mohammed Halbousi and the President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Mr. Fayeq Zidan.
The meeting discussed various political and security developments in the country in the midst of the large demonstrations witnessed in Baghdad and other provinces, where the meeting stressed that these peaceful popular protests is a legitimate reform movement is a must, in response to the national public opinion and the requirements of political life and service that Iraqis deserve after decades Of tyranny, wars, violence and corruption.
The popular protest by the youth of Iraq, who aspired to a free and dignified life with a peaceful national will that respects the legal and constitutional contexts and appreciates and safeguards the interests of the country, is a great protest in the process of rebuilding the state, purifying its institutions and upgrading its construction to what Iraq deserves.
The participants reaffirmed the firm position of refraining from any security solution to peaceful demonstrations, and strict accountability for any confrontation based on excessive violence, referring in this regard to the orders and directives of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to prevent the use of live bullets and all forms of violence that depend on cruelty and exaggeration.
The meeting dealt with keen interest cases of abductions against activists by uncontrolled and outlaw groups, as well as crimes of assault on demonstrators, which are directed at investigating and identifying the perpetrators and punishing them, stressing that no one of the demonstrators will be detained.
The assembled parties affirmed that all persons found guilty of criminal offenses and any party shall be referred to the just and fair judiciary. Strict justice will prosecute anyone who assaults, abducts or arrests anyone outside the law and the judiciary. Once again the importance of confining arms to the state is confirmed, and this will inevitably be achieved.
In addition, the meeting stressed the need to adhere to the peaceful and democratic nature of the demonstrations and to preserve public security and property and prevent the deflection of the demonstrations from their peaceful nature.
The meeting also affirms the most important; respect and sacrifice of the sacrifices, of the martyrs and the wounded of the protagonists of peaceful demonstrations and of our security forces. Their blood that shed illuminated the way and opened the horizon towards the future. The conferees asserted that no pure drop of blood can be wasted, and that the sincere work of justice does not stop in order to find out who is involved in this pure blood. It is the responsibility of the governmental and legal authorities, all of us, society and governors, to ensure that efforts do not stop unremittingly in apprehending murderers, murderers and bloodshed. Our responsibility is to secure the rights of the families of the martyrs and to ensure that the wounded are treated to the best of their abilities.
With pride, the meeting confirms and tells the Iraqi youth: You can only win, and your country and your people win you, we win you as we embark on a vigorous action in order for your protests to be a vital occasion for embarking on radical reform work that must be successful and with practical results that will fight corruption, the scourge of ruin. After the violence and violence, the political process has to be evaluated at various legislative and executive levels to provide authorities and institutions that are truly capable of serving the people and advancing the country.
With you, free young people, the difficulties are overcome, and with your will and with your courageous stance, we pass the transformation into a free, healthy and advanced state, a state in which the people aspire and dream, and the responsibility of the elected rulers in which they serve the people and ensure that their aspirations are fulfilled, and that the precious and precious do so.
The meeting emphasizes the following:
1. The executive and judicial authorities have already begun the legal work in initiating the opening of investigative files on corruption and prosecution of defendants in order to achieve justice and restore looted rights. These files will continue to open. Thus no one, whatever his position, position and position, can escape justice. Neither politicization nor favoritism in the opening of files and in investigations and trials. The interest of the country, the rights of the people and the application of the law is the decisive factor in all matters. Legal procedures have been initiated by the judiciary against those who caused the death and injury of a number of demonstrators and security forces, and assaulted public property, where some of them were arrested and arrest warrants have been issued against another section. Continuous.
2. Work has also been initiated to legislate a new electoral law to ensure that this law guarantees justice in electoral competition, helps the arrival of qualified candidates under the voters' vision and convictions, and reduces the chances of partisan monopoly that keep political stagnation between a limited number. The new law also helps to enhance young people's chances of reaching parliament and contributing to their country's policymaking. The new law will result in the achievement of a truly independent, professional and efficient High Electoral Commission in all its joints and cadres.
3. The demonstrations helped and assist in the legitimate pressure on the political forces and parties, the government, the legislative, executive and judicial authorities to accept the correction of the tracks and accept the positive changes, especially in the areas of ministerial reshuffle on the basis of efficiency and reduce the harmful effects of quotas in all its forms, and correct the paths of the state to put it in the right context. Naturally as a servant and a state sponsor of the people and protect its interests and not the interests of the parties and the ruling people and powers holding power. In their view, the demonstrations in their pure and peaceful form are among the most important means of monitoring and pressure to achieve this and to secure the required reforms and achieve the desired goals.
4. We have already started the preparation for the national dialogue to review the system of government and the constitution in accordance with the constitutional and legal contexts.
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ARTICLE 1-B (from PM Mahdi's website; posted only on Arabic side, not on English side)
Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi receives the President of the Republic Dr. Barham Saleh
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi received on Saturday the President of the Republic Dr. Barham Saleh discussed the current developments and cooperation between the executive, legislative and judicial authorities and support the government's efforts and the reform measures taken in response to the demands of the demonstrators, and ways to maintain security and stability throughout the country.
Information Office of the Prime Minister
9-Nov-2019
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ARTICLE 2 (from Government of Iraq twitter account)
At the time this report was submitted, there are no new tweets posted on the Government of Iraq twitter account.
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ARTICLE 3
A warrant for the arrest of former Minister of Justice Haider al-Zamili for corruption
10-11-2019 11:40 PM issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister of Justice Haider al-Zamili on charges of corruption
Baghdad / News:
Former Justice Minister Haider al-Zamili, a member of the Islamic Virtue Party, has been arrested on charges of corruption, a source familiar with the Integrity Commission said Sunday.
The source told the "news" that "the Court of Integrity issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister of Justice Haider al-Zamili on charges of corruption."
"The memorandum was issued against suspicion of corruption on issues related to the supply of Iraqi prisons and the reform of the ministry's buildings," he said.
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ARTICLE 4
Iraqi political forces deny agreement with Soleimani to keep Abdul-Mahdi and resolve the protests by force
11-10-2019
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi political forces raced on Sunday to deny reports that they had met with the Quds Force commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Qassem Soleimani, and an agreement on the survival of power, headed by Adel Abdul Mahdi, and end the protests by force.
This information was reported on Saturday, Agence France-Presse, noting that among those meeting with Suleimani, the leader of the Sadr movement Moqtada al-Sadr, and Mohammed Reza al-Sistati, son of the prominent Shiite leader.
She stated that «the parties concerned, including others and wisdom, agreed to the survival of the current authority, headed by Abdul-Mahdi».
The report added that «this came after a meeting with Qasim Soleimani Muqtada al-Sadr and Mohammed Reza al-Sistani, which resulted in the agreement to remain Abdul-Mahdi in office and end the demonstrations, if forced to use force».
He denied the leader of the «wisdom» MP Hassan Fadam, news about the meeting of leaders in the current Suleimani, saying: «Our meetings are continuing, but with Iraqi political forces and announced in the media, and did not witness any meeting of the kind mentioned in the report.
He pointed out: «Our meetings with the political forces resulted in agreements announced at the head of meeting the demands of the protesters, and there was no agreement to end the protests, either by force or without, as we have not made any agreements on the continuation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi or not in office».
The office of the highest Shiite religious authority in Iraq, Ali al-Sistani, confirmed by an official source authorized to declare, that «the position of the religious authority towards popular protests and deal with them and respond to the demands of the protesters is clearly stated in the Friday sermons, and I informed him to all who contacted them in this regard. All that is attributed to it otherwise is for the purpose of political exploitation by some parties and parties and has no basis of health ».
He added: «With regard to the recent observation of the uploaded pictures of Sistani by some security elements and lifted in some public places, Sistani is not satisfied with this as explained more than once. Please let his fans stop. ''
As for the position of the leader of the Sadr movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, came via close to him, Mohammed Saleh al-Iraqi, who wrote on his Facebook page: «Attention, the media and rumors are many now that Sadr has agreed with Ameri and Iran to stay this government, and this is a lie, On this day, Sadr has launched a clear hashtag entitled "Leave, corrupt," and this is proof that Sadr was and still with the people with all its decisions, and will not deviate from championing the truth even if it cost him his life, God forbid, it is a major reform project for this country.
He continued: «So far, the youth are steadfast and the rebels are resistant to all means carried out by the brazen ruling authority of killing and abducting activists and fighting reformers and tarnishing their reputation among the people so as not to distinguish between good and bad». The page commented on this: «enough to hear the lies and rumors and fraud and forgery Valdr with the people and the people with the chest will not separate».
This comes at a time when the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr, a tweet on his page in the «Twitter», saying: «Enough repression of the voice of reform .. Go, corrupt».
Radical reform
On Saturday night, Iraqi political forces held a meeting at the headquarters of the stream of wisdom, in the Jadriya area, central Baghdad, on the current situation in the country and the ongoing demonstrations, and came out with 22 recommendations, circulated by a number of local news sites, stipulating «support peaceful demonstrations as a manifestation of democracy Freedom of expression and adoption of the legitimate demands of the demonstrators, and the enactment of a law that regulates and protects peaceful demonstration, stressing the need to invest the popular momentum of the demonstrators to carry out radical and deep and urgent reform steps to strengthen the institutions of the state and the political system and meet the demands of the people.
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The document added: «National political forces are committed to shoulder their responsibilities by providing the political cover required for state institutions to fulfill their duties towards the demands of the demonstrators, and thus contribute to the restoration of confidence in the street political class», as well as the importance of «national political forces to cooperate among themselves within the House of Representatives to form a bloc Extensive supportive of the political system and state institutions in the context of meeting the demands of the people judicially, legislative and executive, within a road map and steps and timings specific and clear ».
The participants stressed that «the formation of the government in the absence of a clear bloc adopts its support as a major cause of what happened», stressing the need to «deepen the national cohesion and strengthen the relationship between political forces and avoid false accusations because of differing opinions and jurisprudence».
According to the document, the political forces agreed to "emphasize the neutrality of the state apparatus and avoid politicization and political bias," as well as "willingness to sacrifice and make some losses for the benefit of citizens and meet their demands," in addition to "the importance of reconsidering the political equation on which the government was formed, and a reshuffle Broad and new blood and young and efficient to correct the impression of government performance ».
Restore people's confidence
They noted the need for a constitutional amendment to address the bottlenecks of the political system without prejudice to the rights of components, as well as the need to expedite the legislation of a fair election law and replace the Independent High Electoral Commission in order to achieve the transparency required to restore the confidence of voters in the outcome of the elections.
The meeting considered that «early elections require the dissolution of the House of Representatives, and excludes the possibility of persuading members of the Council to dissolve, and may not represent a step without the amendment of the Constitution and amendment of the election law and other steps necessary to restore public confidence in the political process».
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ARTICLE 5
Saturday, 09 November 2019 14:19
Baghdad, 9 November 2019 - To further strengthen and expand its fact-finding efforts on human rights violations and abuses, particularly in relation to the ongoing protests, UNAMI has set up a dedicated e-mail address: humanrightsiraq@un.org.
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