Thursday11/7/19 Wots
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| USD/VND | | | 23178.3700 | 23178.3700 | 23178.3700 | | 01:30 |
| USD/CNY | | | 7.0188 | 6.9772 | 6.9970 | | 03:30 |
| USD/KWD | | | 0.3033 | 0.3032 | 0.3033 | | 02:31 |
| GBP/USD | | | 1.2875 | 1.2837 | 1.2854 | | 03:30 |
| USD/IRR | | | 42097.5000 | 42097.5000 | 42097.5000 | | 00:00 |
| USD/IDR | | | 14050.0000 | 13984.0000 | 14014.0000 | | 03:29 |
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DC NY Iraq Articles:ddd
Do you know what surprise your tongues held? The Iraqi and Lebanese revolution today is against political “parties”, not against military or tribal regimes, but against parties that have been given the opportunity to rule and this is the result.This is frightening to you.This is what mute you today.You saw your future if you had the chance.
Otherwise, where were those who were keen to declare the position of their political parties, so they went to mourn and wear mourning clothes for the death of terrorists in Bahrain.
The Iraqi and Lebanese citizens revealed your employment, your use of values, principles and slogans, revealed your contradiction and your double standards.
Shamikm on the Maghrebkm, and you only collect crude opportunism and sold your principles in return for calculations determine who stands with who does not stand with what, and this calculation has nothing to do with the principle, but is a calculation that is intended to gain political gains do not mind to be on the blood of innocent people and their lives.
The Arab Spring exposed you when you put your hand in the hands of the Western leftist movement, and accepted to be partners to those you were calling the Zionist capitalist imperialists, participated with them in order to demolish your countries and rise to its fall to power, then you allied as you progressive enlightenment with theocratic thought with the backward religious parties, then finally revealed you Iraqi and Lebanese Once again, when you fall into your hands and see how people revolted against parties that pledged their countries for their own gains, just as you do today, your tongues held the end of the scenario you never expected.
The lesson is not the founding of the parties, but the lesson in the positions taken by those parties, you are no more than ideological cantons take from the dreams of the people to the peace of their ambitions .. What shame you derangers.
Note:
Many of your quarters left your boats early after I discovered your opportunism, and they shy away from themselves that deceived your slogans after witnessing your treachery of your principles.
Kauaihn Iraq Articles:dd
Iraqi Cabinet Agrees New Set of Reforms
The Cabinet held its regular weekly meeting in Baghdad on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Adil Abd Al-Mahdi and with the presence of the governors.
The Cabinet decided to grant the Minister of Oil the authority to recruit graduates of the 2018-2019 oil vocational training courses to become employees of the Ministry of Oil and its public companies.
The Cabinet agreed to reduce customs fees on plastic granules for industrial projects.
The Cabinet granted the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs the authority to contract 1,000 researchers to ensure the timely and accurate completion of the projects and reforms decided by the Cabinet.
The Cabinet granted the National Investment Commission the power to sign the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation.
The Cabinet decided to start the first phase of the “Babylon Sewerage Project” as per the recommendations made by the Governor of Babylon and the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Municipalities’ Audit and Approval Committee, and the executive commission. The project will be implemented by KAMA.
The Cabinet approved the draft law for the Iraqi Olympic Committee and referred it to the Council of Representatives.
The Cabinet also approved the recommendation made by the Ministerial Council on Energy to implement projects on government land and properties after obtaining the initial approval from the owner and the relevant authorities and following all the necessary legal requirements.
(Source: Government of Iraq)
US Response to Ongoing Violence in Iraq
The United States has a strong and abiding interest in a secure and prosperous Iraq able to defend the nation against violent extremist groups and able to deter those who would undermine Iraqi sovereignty and democracy.
As the world watches events in Iraq unfold it is increasingly clear that the Government of Iraq and the country’s political leaders must engage seriously and urgently with Iraqi citizens who are demanding reform. There is no path forward based on suppression of the will of the Iraqi people.
We deplore the killing and kidnapping of unarmed protesters, threats to freedom of expression, and the cycle of violence taking place. Iraqis must be free to make their own choices about the future of their nation.
(Source: U.S. Embassy in Baghdad)
Washington urges Baghdad to "urgently interact" with the demands of the protesters
The US embassy in Baghdad yesterday urged political leaders in Iraq to "react urgently" to the protesters' demands.
"The United States has always been deeply interested in supporting a secure, prosperous Iraq capable of defending its people against violent extremist groups and deterring those who undermine its sovereignty and democracy," the embassy said in a statement.
She added that «as the world follows the development of events in Iraq, it is clear that the Iraqi government and political leaders to interact urgently and seriously with the Iraqi citizens demanding reform, there is no future for Iraq to suppress the will of its people».
The embassy denounced "the killing and abduction of unarmed protesters, the threat to freedom of expression and the cycle of violence."
She stressed that «Iraqis must be free to make their own decisions about the future of their country».
Three More Iraqi Protesters Killed in Baghdad
At least three more protesters were reportedly killed on Wednesday during clashes with the security forces in the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad.
According to Iraq's High Commission for Human Rights, another 17 more people were also injured during the demonstrations near the Tahrir Square in Baghdad.
The casualties come while the Iraqi security forces have already been ordered not to open fire at the protesters.
"To avoid any confusion, clear and strict instructions have been handed down that no live ammunition to be used. Orders have also been given not allow any live ammunition on the scene [of protests]," Major-General Abdul Karim Khalaf told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday, as reported by Aljazeera.
On Monday night and Tuesday alone, 14 protesters were killed in the capital Baghdad, Iraqi reports said earlier the day.
Iraq Loses over $6 Billion as Protestors Block Umm Qasr Port
The spokesperson for Iraqi PM Adil Abdul Mahdi revealed on Wednesday that the blockage of the major Umm Qasr port by the protesters has so far costed the country over $6 billion.
Speaking to reporters, Abdul Kareem Khalaf pointed out that hundreds of trucks were still parked which had directly affected Iraq's economy.
"The closure of Umm Qasr port harms the country. Hundreds of trucks are still parked," he said, as cited by Reuters. "This issue is causing massive damages to the nation. Iraq’s losses have exceeded $6 billion until now."
The spokesperson further called on the protesters in the capital Baghdad and other cities to avoid violence.
Khalaf, meanwhile, said that the security forces had been ordered not to use weapons against demonstrators or they would face punishment.
Iraqi and Lebanese revolt against parties
Thursday, November 7, 2019
Let us the individuals we were looking for yesterday as intellectuals, analysts, historians, writers and researchers, and ask where they are from these millions of Iraqi and Lebanese, which went out of her father's desire to restore the national state and expel the Iranian occupation, today we ask even where the political parties and associations that cracked our heads with slogans and statements and invitations and demands With the departure of the occupier, the independence of the state and its Arabism?
Do you know what surprise your tongues held? The Iraqi and Lebanese revolution today is against political “parties”, not against military or tribal regimes, but against parties that have been given the opportunity to rule and this is the result.This is frightening to you.This is what mute you today.You saw your future if you had the chance.
Otherwise, where were those who were keen to declare the position of their political parties, so they went to mourn and wear mourning clothes for the death of terrorists in Bahrain.
The Iraqi and Lebanese citizens revealed your employment, your use of values, principles and slogans, revealed your contradiction and your double standards.
Shamikm on the Maghrebkm, and you only collect crude opportunism and sold your principles in return for calculations determine who stands with who does not stand with what, and this calculation has nothing to do with the principle, but is a calculation that is intended to gain political gains do not mind to be on the blood of innocent people and their lives.
The Arab Spring exposed you when you put your hand in the hands of the Western leftist movement, and accepted to be partners to those you were calling the Zionist capitalist imperialists, participated with them in order to demolish your countries and rise to its fall to power, then you allied as you progressive enlightenment with theocratic thought with the backward religious parties, then finally revealed you Iraqi and Lebanese Once again, when you fall into your hands and see how people revolted against parties that pledged their countries for their own gains, just as you do today, your tongues held the end of the scenario you never expected.
The lesson is not the founding of the parties, but the lesson in the positions taken by those parties, you are no more than ideological cantons take from the dreams of the people to the peace of their ambitions .. What shame you derangers.
Note:
Many of your quarters left your boats early after I discovered your opportunism, and they shy away from themselves that deceived your slogans after witnessing your treachery of your principles.
Abdul-Mahdi chairs a meeting of parliamentary security and defense leaders
Release date:: 2019/11/7 10:03 • 159 times read
BAGHDAD: The Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Adel Abdul Mahdi late on Wednesday, a meeting of security leaders in the presence of the Ministers of Defense and Interior.
A statement from his office, received (Euphrates News) a copy of it, that "the meeting was attended by the President and members of the Security and Defense Committee in the House of Representatives, to see developments in the security situation and to respond to the demands of peaceful demonstrators."
He added that `` the participants confirmed their support for the government's efforts and their response to legitimate demands and their support for efforts to impose security and order and the protection of private and public property, facilities and vital sites and the need to achieve security and stability for all citizens and secure their interests and their work and permanence in the ministries and institutions of the state, universities and schools.
He added that `` the participants confirmed their support for the government's efforts and their response to legitimate demands and their support for efforts to impose security and order and the protection of private and public property, facilities and vital sites and the need to achieve security and stability for all citizens and secure their interests and their work and permanence in the ministries and institutions of the state, universities and schools.
Achieving the integrity of Babylon issues an arrest warrant and prohibits the travel of a representative
Date: 2019/11/7 12:48 • 110 times read
BAGHDAD: The Court of Integrity in Babylon issued a warrant for the arrest of a member of the House of Representatives with a decision to prevent his travel following a corruption case.
The media center of the Supreme Judicial Council said in a statement received by the Euphrates News, "The court issued an arrest warrant for the member of the House of Representatives and the governor of Babylon, based on the provisions of Article (340) of the Penal Code for the crime of creating a fake printing press."
Iraq signs MoUs exemption for visa with 3 countries
Date: 2019/11/7 12:47 • 242 times read
Iraq plans to sign a memorandum of understanding with 3 countries on visa exemption (visa).
"The Council of Ministers authorized the Minister of Foreign Affairs to sign memorandums of understanding for mutual exemption for diplomatic, service and private passport holders," Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed al-Sahaf said in a statement received by Euphrates News.
He added that the authorization includes "Qatar, Oman and Indonesia."
He added that the authorization includes "Qatar, Oman and Indonesia."
Trucks flow to the northern port of Umm Qasr after the demonstrators withdraw
Release date:: 2019/11/7 10:44 • 234 times read
TRAFFIC TRUCKS Flowed through the northern port of Umm Qasr on Thursday after it was fully opened.
A source familiar with the (Euphrates News) that "the trucks began to flow towards the northern port of Umm Qasr after opening fully."
"The demonstrators withdrew from the gate of the port of Umm Qasr after negotiations," he said
"The demonstrators withdrew from the gate of the port of Umm Qasr after negotiations," he said
The United Nations: Concerned about the continued use of live ammunition against demonstrators in Iraq .. And renewed the call
Date: 2019/11/7 10:58 • 100 times read
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged to refrain from violence during demonstrations in Iraq.
Guterres expressed "grave concern at the high number of casualties in the ongoing demonstrations in Iraq," the statement said.
The Secretary-General urged "all actors to refrain from violence and seriously investigate all acts of violence. The Secretary-General renewed his call for a meaningful and meaningful dialogue between the Government and the demonstrators.
The Secretary-General urged "all actors to refrain from violence and seriously investigate all acts of violence. The Secretary-General renewed his call for a meaningful and meaningful dialogue between the Government and the demonstrators.
CBI, ISX, Dinar Guru:
CBI Update:
The CBI for Thursday 11/7/19 did update on the indicative rates Sell Rate 1190
The currency auction total sales amount 240,113,575.
There are no news and announcements.
Value Traded
2,857,121,274
Shares Traded
1,400,061,307
ISX ended in Red
Dinar Guru:dd
11-6-2019 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat Article: "RESIGNATION OF PRIME MINISTER ADEL ABDUL MAHDI WILL NOT AFFECT THE PASSAGE OF THE 2020 BUDGET" ...this is really good news. Seems the 2020 budget is being held up due to the necessity to include money for govt reforms as per demonstrators demands.
11-6-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana ...the exchange rate is stable in spite of the confusion. I can't imagine a more solid argument for Iraq's future than that! WTI oil pricing is stable. The work that was being done hasn't backtracked - it's just paused. Progress made has not been lost - just paused. ...the situation will work itself out, and we'll be back on track shortly...keep your head up and stay positive. This train is still heading the right direction. [post 2 of 2]
11-6-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana Iraq isn't in the best possible spot this week...we are nearing a month of protests. Mahdi has promised to resign once a successor is named. They are working on a new election law that will likely eliminate a handful of positions in the GOI, and thereby reduce a bit of the corruption. Bad news - nothing is happening immediately. It appears that things are settling, but realistically this is going to take a couple more weeks. On the positive side... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
11-6-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 …Did you notice that these vital signs have not moved? …very stable…we have a country under turmoil, basically under war and it’s fascinating just like [Guru] Delta said that the exchange rate of the dinar in some markets is high. It doesn’t suffer. It’s going up! And then on top of that nothing seems to bother the exchange rate...something so devastating, the loss of lives is not causing any loss in the monetary and in the monetary reform of the Iraqi dinar. Fascinating isn’t it?
11-6-2019 Newshound Guru Jeff Article “President Barzani: Iraqi PM Mahdi needs to be given ‘more changes’ for reform” …this article is so revealing. It screams at you from many angles - rate change. They’re even telling you the steps that are waiting on the rate change right in this article. This was a great article…
11-6-2019 Intel Guru Delta Article: "The results of the window selling foreign currency on Wednesday 2019/11/6 and implemented on Tuesday 5/11/2019" CBI HAVE ANOTHER AUCTION FOR THURSDAY...2 AUCTION IN ONE DAY...THE DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE IN THE IRAQ MARKET IS GOING VERY HIGH SOME CITIES IS UP TO $1 = 1221 DINARS. IT'S FORCING CBI TO DO 2 AUCTIONS. CBI HAVE TO MOVE FASTER NOW...
11-6-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 firefly77 says announcing agreement has been met today with Barzari in Baghdad to pay the citizens their monthly HCL oil credits...No amount given just deal reached by government to help keep Iraq from going back into chapter 7. If this comes to pass the amount would be over 1 USA dollar from previous agreements…We await to see what unfolds and see if this comes to pass
11-6-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana ...the exchange rate is stable in spite of the confusion. I can't imagine a more solid argument for Iraq's future than that! WTI oil pricing is stable. The work that was being done hasn't backtracked - it's just paused. Progress made has not been lost - just paused. ...the situation will work itself out, and we'll be back on track shortly...keep your head up and stay positive. This train is still heading the right direction. [post 2 of 2]
11-6-2019 Newshound Guru Adam Montana Iraq isn't in the best possible spot this week...we are nearing a month of protests. Mahdi has promised to resign once a successor is named. They are working on a new election law that will likely eliminate a handful of positions in the GOI, and thereby reduce a bit of the corruption. Bad news - nothing is happening immediately. It appears that things are settling, but realistically this is going to take a couple more weeks. On the positive side... [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
11-6-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 …Did you notice that these vital signs have not moved? …very stable…we have a country under turmoil, basically under war and it’s fascinating just like [Guru] Delta said that the exchange rate of the dinar in some markets is high. It doesn’t suffer. It’s going up! And then on top of that nothing seems to bother the exchange rate...something so devastating, the loss of lives is not causing any loss in the monetary and in the monetary reform of the Iraqi dinar. Fascinating isn’t it?
11-6-2019 Newshound Guru Jeff Article “President Barzani: Iraqi PM Mahdi needs to be given ‘more changes’ for reform” …this article is so revealing. It screams at you from many angles - rate change. They’re even telling you the steps that are waiting on the rate change right in this article. This was a great article…
11-6-2019 Intel Guru Delta Article: "The results of the window selling foreign currency on Wednesday 2019/11/6 and implemented on Tuesday 5/11/2019" CBI HAVE ANOTHER AUCTION FOR THURSDAY...2 AUCTION IN ONE DAY...THE DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE IN THE IRAQ MARKET IS GOING VERY HIGH SOME CITIES IS UP TO $1 = 1221 DINARS. IT'S FORCING CBI TO DO 2 AUCTIONS. CBI HAVE TO MOVE FASTER NOW...
11-6-2019 Intel Guru Frank26 firefly77 says announcing agreement has been met today with Barzari in Baghdad to pay the citizens their monthly HCL oil credits...No amount given just deal reached by government to help keep Iraq from going back into chapter 7. If this comes to pass the amount would be over 1 USA dollar from previous agreements…We await to see what unfolds and see if this comes to pass
11-5-2019 Intel Guru MarkZ As for the QFS.. We are supposedly getting the pinging now in Europe that started over night last night…the rumor is when that is finished we may see 800 numbers... Still hearing that the reset is moving east to west… In Iraq I am being told that the UST has had people in Iraq for a few days now… We have heard that we will all go together…when we are in a Gold Backed currency… I personally think we are at the end now…I really think this is going to be our week.
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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 heads an expanded meeting to discuss the 2020 budget
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi chaired a plenary meeting to discuss the 2020 budget and its updated version in the light of the new concepts and foundations put forward in the government program, and the addition of financial commitments required to implement all promises made by the government in response to the demands of the demonstrators, in addition to important reforms in the rationalization spending, increasing revenues, reducing deficits and initiating a gradual shift towards balancing programs and performance.
The Committee continues to hold its meetings for this purpose in the presence of experts, ministries and stakeholders.
Information Office of the Prime Minister
6-Nov-2019
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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 chairs a meeting of security leaders in the presence of the Parliamentary Committee on Security and Defense
Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Adel Abdul Mahdi held a meeting of security leaders on Wednesday in the presence of the ministers of defense and interior.
The meeting was attended by the Chairman and members of the Committee on Security and Defense in the House of Representatives, to see developments in the security situation and to respond to the demands of peaceful demonstrators, and affirmed their support for the efforts of the government and its response to legitimate demands and support for efforts to impose security and order and protect private and public property In ministries and state institutions, universities and schools.
Information Office of the Prime Minister
6-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
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ARTICLE 3
The Parliamentary Committee for Amending the Constitution defines the most important proposals for amendments to be discussed
2019-11-07 12:34
[Baghdad-Where]
The parliamentary committee charged with amending the constitution on Thursday outlined the most important amendments to be discussed and a number of steps.
"The committee sent a letter to the Ministry of Higher Education to provide the committee with professors from Iraqi universities who are experts in constitutional law," said Rashid al-Azzawi, secretary general of the Iraqi Islamic Party, a member of the constitutional amendment committee. To be with us on the Constitution Amendment Committee. "
"Civil society organizations, unions and unions with competence in the law, such as the Bar Association, have been addressed to provide the committee with its proposals to amend the constitution so as to achieve popular participation in this project," he added.
"The committee was directed to open a website, in order to receive all suggestions from citizens or those who have sold on the issue of constitutional law to communicate their proposals, and also invited the United Nations to provide it with international experts in international constitutions."
He pointed out that "the Committee recalled the archiving of the old Committee of Constitutional Amendments, which was formed in the first parliamentary session, which made strides in the way of constitutional amendments, and all the records of the meetings held at that time were summoned and distributed to the new members of the Committee, as well as the archive of the Constitution Writing Committee, which was formed in 2005. "
He added that "the most important proposals to amend the Constitution, which was nominated by the Commission and will be discussed are to determine the system (parliamentary or presidential), and article 76 on the largest bloc, as well as for the governors and provincial councils and their election is the governor elected directly from the people or the provincial council and determine the fate of councils The governorates and their numbers in case it was agreed to keep them. "
Al-Azzawi said that "will be discussed the number of members of the House of Representatives will remain for every 100,000 citizens deputy or determine the number for each province, as well as the election law is guaranteed by the Constitution or not, and the law of oil and gas and it belongs to the Iraqi people do we separate it more or not." "The constitution needs to be amended, and today the committee is determined to complete its work before the four-month deadline, and it is expected to complete its work within two months."
"Civil society organizations, unions and unions with competence in the law, such as the Bar Association, have been addressed to provide the committee with its proposals to amend the constitution so as to achieve popular participation in this project," he added.
"The committee was directed to open a website, in order to receive all suggestions from citizens or those who have sold on the issue of constitutional law to communicate their proposals, and also invited the United Nations to provide it with international experts in international constitutions."
He pointed out that "the Committee recalled the archiving of the old Committee of Constitutional Amendments, which was formed in the first parliamentary session, which made strides in the way of constitutional amendments, and all the records of the meetings held at that time were summoned and distributed to the new members of the Committee, as well as the archive of the Constitution Writing Committee, which was formed in 2005. "
He added that "the most important proposals to amend the Constitution, which was nominated by the Commission and will be discussed are to determine the system (parliamentary or presidential), and article 76 on the largest bloc, as well as for the governors and provincial councils and their election is the governor elected directly from the people or the provincial council and determine the fate of councils The governorates and their numbers in case it was agreed to keep them. "
Al-Azzawi said that "will be discussed the number of members of the House of Representatives will remain for every 100,000 citizens deputy or determine the number for each province, as well as the election law is guaranteed by the Constitution or not, and the law of oil and gas and it belongs to the Iraqi people do we separate it more or not." "The constitution needs to be amended, and today the committee is determined to complete its work before the four-month deadline, and it is expected to complete its work within two months."
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ARTICLE 4
Khalaf: Many of those who cut roads and bridges were arrested and referred to the judiciary
2019/11/7 12:55 • 9 times read
[Baghdad-Where]
The spokesman of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Major General Abdul Karim Khalaf announced the arrest of several people yesterday who cut off roads and bridges and were referred to the judiciary.
Khalaf said in a press statement that "blocking roads and bridges in Baghdad is absurd to disrupt life and there are groups tampering with security, which is not part of the demonstrations and must be deterred."
"Some groups are trying to cut roads and bridges to tamper with security and order," he said, adding that "most of the demonstrators are under 20 years old and may face long prison sentences for cutting roads, bridges and vandalism."
He stressed that "most of the demonstrators did not record any violations on the troops."
Khalaf stressed "there are important government sites we do not allow to approach them"
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ARTICLE 5
2019-11-07 | 06:02
The Internet service was cut again after it was restored in some parts of Iraq on Thursday.
Internet service was again blocked on Thursday, about three hours after it was restored in some parts of Iraq.
The Internet service was cut off suddenly and without warning in all areas of Iraq except the Kurdistan region, since Tuesday noon, and this action, which was repeated in Iraq with every crisis witnessed, criticized the citizens who rely almost entirely on the service in their daily lives.
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ARTICLE 6
Erdogan reveals the outcome of detainees from the family of Baghdadi
Agencies - Abu Dhabi
November 7, 2019
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that members of the "close circle" of former ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had tried to enter Turkey from Syria.
Erdogan added that the number of people with family links to Baghdadi arrested by Turkey "is about to exceed ten."
Erdogan and Turkish officials revealed on Wednesday that Turkish police arrested a widow of Baghdadi and one of his daughters last year. This week, Turkish authorities said they had arrested Baghdadi's elder sister, husband, son-in-law and five children in Syria.
The leader of ISIS was killed on 26 October in a US military operation in the village of Brisha in Idlib province, northwest of Syria, in areas under the influence of Ankara. US President Donald Trump said Baghdadi spent the last moments of his life screaming and moaning and then blew himself up with an explosive belt after he found himself trapped in a tunnel.
The brother of former ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi traveled several times to the Turkish city of Istanbul via northern Syria before being killed in October after a US military operation. The paper quoted two Iraqi intelligence sources as saying that Baghdadi's brother was one of the trusted envoys of the ISIS leadership, because he was delivering and keeping information about terrorist operations in Syria, Iraq and Turkey.
Turkey was heavily criticized after Operation Baghdadi. Brett McGurk, a former US envoy to the International Coalition to Combat ISIS, said in an article in The Washington Post that the US military launched its military operation against Baghdadi from Iraqi territory, while he could do so from facilities. Turkey is close, and this probably shows mistrust in Ankara.
Turkey was informed of the operation shortly before the implementation, which was the same time that saw the notification of two countries falling under the category of adversaries, namely Russia and Syria, while Turkey is supposed to be among the allies.
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