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A demonstration in Baghdad in which thousands of Muqtada al-Sadr supporters participated.■ A.P.
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Yesterday, the Supreme Shiite authority in Iraq led by Ali al-Sistani affirmed respect for the sovereignty, political decision, and territorial integrity of Iraq, and urged the formation of a new government as soon as possible to demand that the authorities respect the right of the protesters to express themselves.
In the meantime, thousands of supporters of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, participated in a demonstration demanding the expulsion of American forces from Iraq, while six people were shot dead by the security forces.
In detail, the Commissioner of Marjaiya Ahmad Al-Safi said during his Friday sermon before thousands of worshipers in the center of Karbala, “The religious authority confirms its principled position on the need to respect the sovereignty of Iraq, the independence of its political decision, and its territorial and people’s unity, and its categorical rejection of what affects these national constants from any party and under That is, an excuse, and citizens are completely free to express - by peaceful means - their orientations in this regard and to demand what they find necessary to maintain national sovereignty away from external dictates. ”
He added, "The religious authority also stresses the necessity of implementing the real reforms that the people have long demanded and many sacrifices were made in order to achieve, and considers that procrastination and procrastination in this matter will only lead to more suffering of citizens and prolong the security and political instability in the country."
He emphasized, "The formation of the new government is long overdue by the constitutionally specified period, so it is necessary for the various parties concerned to cooperate to end this file according to the foundations referred to previously, and this is an important step in the way of resolving the current crisis."
Al-Safi stressed that "the religious authority calls once again for all Iraqi parties to be aware of the risks that surround their homeland in this difficult period, and to unite them on a unified position on the main issues and the crucial challenges facing them, taking into account the higher interest of the Iraqi people present and future."
On the other hand, thousands of Muqtada Al-Sadr supporters participated in a demonstration demanding the expulsion of American forces from Iraq.
In the early morning hours yesterday, thousands of men, women and children of all ages gathered in the Al-Jadiriya neighborhood in eastern Baghdad, despite the cold weather.
Some of them chanted "Get out, get out, occupier" and "Yes, yes to sovereignty."
A representative of al-Sadr read out on the platform set up at the site of the demonstration, a statement from the leader of the Sadrist movement, in which he called on all foreign forces to leave Iraq, cancel Iraqi security agreements with the United States and close Iraqi airspace to military aircraft and the American march, and that US President Donald Trump not deal with “ Supremacy and transcendence »when addressing Iraqi officials.
The statement added, "If the above is not implemented, then we will deal on the basis that it is a country hostile to Iraq."
The demanding demonstrators sought to regain the momentum and increase the pressure on the authorities, and since the beginning of the week they started cutting roads in the capital and southern cities.
In connection, Iraqi medical sources announced, yesterday evening, that the death toll in Baghdad has risen to six, including two who were killed in central Baghdad, and 54 wounded.
Earlier, two protesters had been killed, after clashes between protesters and the Iraqi security forces, in the center of the capital, Baghdad.
Reuters quoted security sources as saying that the security forces used live ammunition and tear gas to disperse a protest against the Muhammad al-Qasim Highway in the capital.
A security source reported to the Al-Sumaria site that the clashes had returned to Muhammad al-Qasim Road in Baghdad, while he indicated that eight cases of suffocation as a result of gas bombs had been recorded.
Violence in demonstrations across the country has resulted in the death of about 470 people, the majority of whom are protesters, and injured more than 25,000, according to a toll compiled by Agence France-Presse based on paramedics, security sources and the Iraqi Human Rights Commission.
The street spoke about several scenarios.And many expressed their concern that the demonstrators be dragged to the American embassy, and the repetition of the same series that happened last month and sparked tension between the United States and Iran, and made Iraq an arena for settling scores.
Barham Salih: The Iraqis insist on a full sovereign state
Yesterday, Iraqi President Barham Salih stated that the Iraqis are insisting on a non-violating, sovereign state.
Saleh said in a tweet on his account on Twitter: “The Iraqis insist on a sovereign state that is not violated, serving its people and expressing their independent national will, away from interference and dictates from abroad, a state that guarantees their security and their rights to a free and dignified life, a state in security and peace with Its neighbors. ”
The country is witnessing popular demonstrations, the first being demanding reforms in the political process that have been going on for four months in Baghdad and nine Shiite governorates, and the second came out yesterday for several hours calling for the removal of American and foreign forces from Iraq against the background of the killing of the deputy head of the popular crowd, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, and the commander of the Quds Force in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard General Qassem Soleimani, with an American air strike on the road to Baghdad International Airport early this month.Baghdad ■ d
Thousands of ISIS militants are activein Syria and Iraq
James Jeffrey, the US special envoy for the anti-ISIS coalition, warned against the terrorist organization regaining its capabilities in Syria and Iraq.
Jeffrey, the day before yesterday, at the State Department headquarters that there are between 14 and 18 thousand fighters are ready to fight.
Geoffrey added that northeastern Syria is actually under control, but militants are active south of the Euphrates, as the Syrian government should be in control of the region.
Jeffrey explained that there are indications that the organization's fighters are reshaping themselves in Iraq as well, especially the provinces of Diyala and Kirkuk, adding: "We are concerned about the number of these fighters and how they coordinate their positions with each other."
Jeffrey said that the operations of the US-led anti-terrorist coalition have largely ceased for the time being in Iraq, as efforts are focused on protecting the soldiers working there.
He pointed out that the Iraqi forces are still carrying out operations in the region, where they carried out six important operations within 24 hours, continuing, "Of course there is a dialogue between our men in the coalition and between the Iraqi forces and we exchange information at different levels."
The American General, Alexas Greenwich, the deputy director of Operation "Solid Torque," said on Wednesday in Washington that the coalition had re-used reconnaissance planes and combat aircraft in Iraq, but he made clear that the training of Iraqi forces had stopped.
The anti-ISIS coalition has suspended since the beginning of this month the operations to support the fight against the organization, due to the tense security situation in the region.Washington ■ D.A.
The reference called on the Iraqi parties to be aware of the magnitude of the risks at this stage, and to unite them on a unified position on the main issues and crucial challenges.
Barzani reveals the most important matter between him and Trump in Davos
[Baghdad-where] The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, revealed on Friday the content of his talks with US President Donald Trump during the meeting that took place on the sidelines of the Davos Economic Forum in Switzerland.
Barzani said in a statement today, that "the talks with the US President, Donald Trump, focused on the relationship of the Kurdistan region with the federal government in Baghdad," stressing that "Trump expressed his appreciation for the region's embrace of the various religious and national components, and on consolidating a culture of coexistence and tolerance, as well as He expressed his gratitude to the Peshmerga forces that fought ISIS. "
Barzani had confirmed in a previous statement during his participation in a symposium entitled "The Turbulent Middle East" within the work of the Davos Economic Forum, "The current conditions in Iraq are not the same as before and will not return as they were before the protests, and that the new generation feels that the authority does not provide it with the lowest essentials of modern life." He called, "The Iraqi parties to the need for serious dialogue on all problems to reach satisfactory solutions."
On the presence of the American forces, Barzani pointed out that "these forces are present at the invitation of Iraq, and by agreement between the two parties after the emergence of ISIS in 2014."
He said, "These forces provide training and advice to the Iraqi forces in the war against ISIS, and we find that it is necessary for the American forces to remain and what happened in the Iraqi parliament was not correct."
Saleh and "Conte" discuss the dimensions of the decision to end the presence of foreign forces in Iraq
Iraqi President Barham Salih and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte
January 25, 2020
Direct: The President of Iraq, Barham Salih, discussed with the Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, a number of files, including regional and international situations and crises in the region.
A statement by the Presidency of the Republic of Iraq, today, Friday, that the meeting touched on the dimensions of the decision of the Iraqi parliament to end the presence of foreign forces in the country, and the importance of supporting Iraq’s stability, respect for its sovereignty, and its independent decision.
Saleh stressed, Iraq’s keenness to establish balanced relations based on providing supreme national interests away from dictates and imposing wills, and respecting sovereignty and stability in accordance with the common interests between us and neighboring countries, friends and international partners.
The Iraqi President pointed out that achieving security and stability in his country is a critical step for eliminating extremism and conflict that may harm us all.He pointed out the necessity of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding horizons of cooperation to serve the interests of both countries, praising Italy's positive role in supporting Iraq in various fields.
For his part, the Italian Prime Minister affirmed his country's keenness to support the sovereignty and stability of Iraq, stressing the need to redouble international efforts to achieve peace and prevent tension in the region.
He hinted at the importance of continuing coordination and cooperation in the war on terror and preventing his threat to the people of the region and the world from coming back again.
The President of Iraq had arrived in Italy today, after concluding his participation in the work of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Saleh also received, today, the Italian Foreign Minister, Luigi de Mayo, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to improve them in the interest of the two friendly countries.
Saleh stressed the need to respect national sovereignty and the decision of the Iraqi parliament on the presence of foreign forces, expressing at the same time thanks for Italy's important contribution to the international coalition to fight ISIS
Iraqi President: We are keen to establish balanced relations away from dictates and imposition of wills
Barham Salih, Iraqi President - Archive photoPhotography: others
During the meeting, regional and international conditions and crises in the region were discussed. The dimensions of the Iraqi parliament’s decision to end the presence of foreign forces in the country were discussed, and the importance of supporting Iraq’s stability, respect for its sovereignty, and its independent decision.
"Saleh" stressed his country's keenness to establish balanced relations based on submitting supreme national interests away from dictates and imposing wills, and respecting sovereignty and stability in accordance with the common interests between us and neighboring countries, friends and international partners, pointing out that achieving security and stability in Iraq is a critical step to eliminate extremism And the struggle that might harm us all.
He pointed out that the bilateral relations should be strengthened and the horizons of cooperation expanded to serve the interests of both countries, praising Italy's positive role in supporting Iraq in various fields.
In turn, the Italian Prime Minister stressed his country's keenness to support the sovereignty and stability of Iraq, stressing the need to redouble international efforts to achieve peace and prevent tension in the region, pointing to the importance of continuing coordination and cooperation in the war on terrorism and preventing the return of its threat to the peoples of the region and the world again.
Head of the Sadqoun Bloc: Iraq is subject to division into 3 countries, and this is our choice after the Friday demonstrations
[Baghdad-where] The head of the Sadikoun parliamentary bloc affiliated to Asaib Ahl al-Haq Party, Adnan Fayhan, warned of Iraq being exposed to three countries because of internal and regional conditions, ruling out "the continuation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi."
The head of the Sadikoun parliamentary bloc affiliated to Asaib Ahl al-Haq Party, Adnan Fayhan, warned of Iraq being exposed to three countries because of internal and regional conditions, ruling out "the continuation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi." Fayhan said in press statements of the most severe years that pass through Iraq and perhaps at any moment the situation will explode, and today, for the first time, he has two options before him to be one country and divides into three countries, especially in these severe conditions in the region if we do not act wisely and spare the country problems and interventions. He stressed that "it is very difficult to restore confidence in the government of Abdul-Mahdi, and all matters go to the selection of a new prime minister," indicating that "the largest bloc is the main entry point for the Shiites in preserving the component's entitlement." Fayhan added, "Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, Qusay Al-Suhail and Asaad Al-Eidani were not dialectical personalities," explaining that "dialectic means that we do not come with figures from the first and Sudanese lines. Al-Fateh Al-Amiri regarding the candidate Asaad Al-Aidani. " He continued, "The agreement between Mr. Sadr and al-Amiri was on the need to expedite the selection of an independent figure in the prime minister and resolve this file, and he did not address names, and there are many of them on the table." He said that "there is no place for strangers in Iraq," wondering, "Does Iran have armies and military bases in Iraq like America ?!"Stressing that "the state is weak by facing the groups ingrained in the demonstrations." He explained, "There is influence in Iran in Iraq, and our relations with it are better and stronger with America, which is the best for Iraq and more importantly, that Iraq is a master of itself and the decision-maker. We ask what is the justification for the American and Iranian interference in Iraq and mutual accusations of influence," noting that "Turkey created a camp with a mistress, because Iraq was unable to confront a party Laborers". On the file of the elections and the formation of the commission between the head of the Sadikoun bloc, "their approval is a prelude to a new political process," stressing that "setting the date for early elections is more important than resolving the candidate for prime minister." He stressed, "The elections must be free to choose and prevent what threatens civil peace," noting that "adopting the electoral district according to 100,000 people per seat may delay the elections for two years." "We see setting the date of the elections as a priority over choosing a candidate for prime minister," said Fayhan, adding that "the Baghdad governorate will be more than one electoral district, and the debate is now about its number," explaining that "the smaller the constituencies, the less the chances of the independents." "We still have a problem in calculating the seats for women in the quota," he said, adding that "less than a month will resolve the electoral district problem." On the Iranian-American crisis in Iraq and its predecessors, Adhan Fayhan "demonstrating in front of the American embassy is a reaction to the assassination of the martyrs of Hezbollah Brigades, with an American raid in Qaim at the end of last year, not an attack on it, and the reaction was controlled." He explained that "the assassination of the Iranian General Qassem Soleimani had nothing to do with the demonstration in front of the American embassy and was a pre-prepared plan and a simultaneous event," revealing that "there are special holdings for Soleimani and Abu Mahdi, the engineer (mobile, wallet and pistol) that arrived in the Americans moments after their assassination and we will direct them to an official question for Abdul Mahdi." . Regarding the planned demonstrations tomorrow, Friday, against the American presence and support for the sovereignty of Iraq, the head of the Sadqoun bloc said, "After the demonstrations, he may reach a sit-in. If the violation of Iraqi sovereignty continues, the response will be military, and the American forces will be returned in retaliation for the blood of the engineer and the martyrs." He explained that "the parliament's decision to remove foreign forces was by a democratic majority, because Iraq has no interest in the American presence, and the Kurds and Sunnis must provide evidence if otherwise." He added that "the Iranian response to the assassination of the martyr Soleimani by striking American bases is a clear violation of Iraqi sovereignty and is caused by the weakening prestige of the Iraqi state," stressing, "We will continue the demonstrations and remove the American forces from Iraq," he said.
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Washington calls not to approach its embassy in Baghdad
Washington yesterday called on American citizens not to approach its embassy in Baghdad, noting that its general consulate in Erbil is open for visas and the rest of the services.
And the site of the American embassy in Baghdad, through social networking sites, published a message to the Americans residing in Iraq, in conjunction with the "millionaire" demonstration called by the Sadrist movement, noting that "the center of Baghdad is witnessing demonstrations and a heavy security presence, and it is possible that the roads will be closed", indicating "The general consular operations in Baghdad are still pending," he added. In its message, the embassy called, "American citizens not to approach the embassy in Baghdad," noting that "the US Consulate General in Erbil is open for visas and appointments for the services of the American citizen, including the issuance of the passport."
America does not see an escalation in the activities of "ISIS"
The US special envoy to Syria, James Jeffrey, said that the United States is not witnessing an escalation in ISIS activities in Syria and Iraq. Jeffrey added that the US-led coalition operations have stopped in Iraq, noting that attention is currently focused on protecting the forces, and that talks are underway with the Baghdad government on the way forward after the Iraqi parliament voted to approve the exit of foreign forces from the country.
"We have not seen an increase in violence by ISIS in Iraq," Jeffrey told reporters at the State Department.
He added that officials will hold a meeting in Copenhagen, next Wednesday, to discuss ways to move forward in the US-led operation against the organization in Syria and Iraq. "The coalition is very, very committed to this mission." (Reuters) "
Amnesty" accuses the Iraqi authorities of killing and brutal suppression of the demonstrators
Yesterday, Amnesty International (Amnesty International) accused the Iraqi authorities of "serious violations, brutality and brutal killing" against demonstrators in Baghdad and a number of provinces, noting that 600 protesters have been killed so far.
In a report, the organization confirmed that it had verified through testimonies and video clips of the security forces' resumption of the deadly violence campaign against peaceful demonstrators in Baghdad and a number of southern cities. She said, "She verified that Iraqi security used live ammunition and deadly bombs to kill protesters, as part of a continuing wave of intimidation, arrests, and torture." Amnesty called for "an immediate cessation" of what it called "an abhorrent pattern of intentional killing, torture and repression
Washington calls not to approach its embassy in Baghdad
Washington yesterday called on American citizens not to approach its embassy in Baghdad, noting that its general consulate in Erbil is open for visas and the rest of the services.
And the site of the American embassy in Baghdad, through social networking sites, published a message to the Americans residing in Iraq, in conjunction with the "millionaire" demonstration called by the Sadrist movement, noting that "the center of Baghdad is witnessing demonstrations and a heavy security presence, and it is possible that the roads will be closed", indicating "The general consular operations in Baghdad are still pending," he added.In its message, the embassy called, "American citizens not to approach the embassy in Baghdad," noting that "the US Consulate General in Erbil is open for visas and appointments for the services of the American citizen, including the issuance of the passport."
Washington yesterday called on American citizens not to approach its embassy in Baghdad, noting that its general consulate in Erbil is open for visas and the rest of the services.
And the site of the American embassy in Baghdad, through social networking sites, published a message to the Americans residing in Iraq, in conjunction with the "millionaire" demonstration called by the Sadrist movement, noting that "the center of Baghdad is witnessing demonstrations and a heavy security presence, and it is possible that the roads will be closed", indicating "The general consular operations in Baghdad are still pending," he added.In its message, the embassy called, "American citizens not to approach the embassy in Baghdad," noting that "the US Consulate General in Erbil is open for visas and appointments for the services of the American citizen, including the issuance of the passport."
The Pentagon: 34 American soldiers suffered a concussion as a result of Iranian strikes
January 25, 2020
Kuwait summons the ambassador of Tehran, accusing it of participating in the killing of Soleimani
Washington - Morsi Abu Touq
Kuwait - time
The Pentagon announced Friday that 34 American soldiers had suffered concussion in the brain during the recent Iranian strikes on Ain al-Assad base in western Iraq.
"34soldiers suffered a concussion ," Pentagon spokesman Jonathan Hoffman told reporters .The authorities had previously confirmed that 11 soldiers were injured in the missile attack.But Washington confirmed that there were no dead in the attacks that struck the two bases in Ein al-Assad and Erbil.
Regarding The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Iranian ambassador on Friday, against the backdrop of a statement by a high-ranking Iranian official, who hinted at him Kuwait participated in the air raid in which General Qasim Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force, was killed, according to The official news agency.
The Deputy Foreign Minister, Khaled Al-Jarallah, expressed"Kuwait's resentment and amazement"over the Iranian official's claim That a Kuwaiti air base was used to launch the raid on January 3 , according to the agency.
She said he was referring to the statement of the commander of the Air Force satellite in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, General Emerald Hajj Zadeh, who told Iranian state television, that"drones were flying in the area(at the time of the attack Most of them were launched from the Kuwaiti Ali Salem base.
Al-Jarallah told the Iranian ambassador, Mohammad Irani, that Kuwait denied any role in the attack in Baghdad
He said that such statements"would offend the relations between the two countries .
French Christian charity says four employees missing in Baghdad
Image copyrightAFPImage captionJean Der Agopian and Benjamin Blanchard from SOS Chretiens d'Orient gave a press conference in Paris
Four aid workers from a French Christian charity have gone missing in Iraq, with authorities from both countries investigating their disappearance, the organization said.
SOS Chretiens d'Orient (Christians of the Middle East) said the three French nationals and one Iraqi were last seen in Baghdad on Monday.
The charity said there had been no ransom demands.
Their disappearance comes at a time of heightened tensions in the country.
in Baghdad to complete "administrative formalities", such as renewing their visas and registering the organization with authorities.
The charity described the four as "experienced employees, in good health and with perfect knowledge of crisis zones".Their identities have not been disclosed.
SOS Chretiens d'Orient says it seeks to help Christians in the Middle East and has been working in Iraq since 2014.
An official at the French Foreign Ministry told Reuters news agency it was aware of the situation and was trying to secure more information.
1-24-2020 Intel Guru MarkZ [via PDK] I am hearing from Hong Kong and Zurich that today is the day…It’s rolling out...Last I heard from Isaac was yesterday and he was expecting things to happen any movement [moment ?] ...my bankers say it can go right now...
1-24-2020 Newshound/Intel Guru BGG Article: "Al-Khalidi calls Saleh to assign Allawi to form a government and refuse to give in and dictate" Quote: "Member of Parliament Muhammad Al-Khalidi called on President of the Republic Barham Salih to win the masses and not to bow to pressure and dictates by assigning Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi to form a government and leaving the final choice to the people’s representatives." I’m not sure I agree with the premise here. Kahlidi is basically telling Saleh to assign Allawi to be the PM and let the Parliament vote yea or nay on his government… but we shall see. I have the idea Saleh wants to find a candidate the protesters can get behind.
1-24-2020 Newshound Guru chattels There are no credible reports of the budget having been approved by Parliament. At last report the budget law had not been delivered to Parliament.
1-23-2020 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt GoatThese stipends must come out as close to the 1:1 rate with US dollar as possible as this is the way they set it up to go.This means that they will have to move ahead with the “project to delete the zeros” in order to do this. Yes, these stipends are a triggering mechanism for the RV.It is all part of the same plan and inter-connected. [post 2 of 2]
1-23-2020 Newshound/Intel Guru Mnt Goat ...an agreement has been made over a month ago to pay out the HCL funds to the average citizen and do it now. Yes, now, ...not months from now.The constitution states it and we know for a FACT the law was already passed to implement it in parliament in 2018. This is way overdue. The pressure from the protestors is another reason why they must finally go ahead with this project...this is part of the “reforms” they are talking about and want... But there is still the problem with Iran funneling funds to Iran and so this issue is the obstacle... and will continue to be the obstacle until president Trump can resolve this Iranian influence in Iraq. This is not going to change overnight but now we see the path to progress. [post 1 of 2....stay tuned]
1-23-2020Newshound Guru Kaperoni...guru MarkZ is telling his follows that his crew is at the redemption centers ready to go. LOL.There is no redemption centers...If the CBI decides to raise the value based on sound monetary policy, I'm sure we will learn about ways in which we can exchange our dinar through financial institutions or market makers (currency dealers). All this other stuff from the guru's is just nonsense.
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Saleh: Iraqis insist on a sovereign state away from interference and dictates
Editing Date: 1/24/2020 14:11
[Baghdad-where]
On Friday, President of the Republic Barham Saleh commented with a picture of the millionaire demonstration, pointing out that the Iraqis insist on a sovereign state away from interference and dictates.
Saleh said in a tweet on the Twitter platform, “The Iraqis insist on a country that is not fully violated, serving its people and expressing their independent national will, away from interference and dictates from abroad, a state that guarantees their security and their rights to a free and dignified life, a country in security and peace with its neighbors. ”
The religious authority, represented by the supreme authority, Mr. Ali Al-Sistani, affirmed on Friday that citizens have full freedom of expression and demand what they find necessary to maintain sovereignty.
The representative of the supreme authority, Ahmad Al-Safi, said during his Friday sermon in Al-Husseini Al-Muthar Al-Sanh, that “we summarize for you the positions of the religious authority regarding the hourly issues in the country as reported by the office of His Eminence Sayyid (Dam Shadow) in Najaf.”
Al-Safi added, “The religious authority affirms its principled position on the need to respect the sovereignty of Iraq, the independence of its political decision, and its territorial and territorial integrity, and its categorical rejection of what affects these national principles from any party and under any pretext. Citizens have complete freedom to express - peacefully - their orientations in this regard. And demanding what they find necessary to maintain national sovereignty away from external dictates.
And he added, "The religious authority also stresses the necessity of implementing the real reforms that the people have long demanded and made for the sake of achieving many sacrifices, and considers that procrastination and procrastination in this matter will only lead to more suffering of citizens and prolonging the security and political instability in the country."
Al-Sistani's representative added that "the formation of the new government has been long overdue by the constitutionally specified period, so it is necessary for the various parties concerned to cooperate to end this file according to the bases mentioned above, because it is an important step in the way of resolving the current crisis."
He concluded by saying, "The religious authority calls once again all the Iraqi parties to be aware of the risks that surround their homeland at this difficult stage and to unite them on a unified position on the main issues and the crucial challenges facing them, taking into account the higher interest of the Iraqi people present and future."
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Al-Hakim addressed the leaders of the political blocs: Stop procrastination and procrastination and sit at the table of Iraq
1/24/2020 23:01
On Friday, the head of the National Wisdom Movement, Mr. Ammar Al-Hakim, invited political parties to hold a meeting table to solve the problems in the country.
Al-Hakim wrote in a tweet on Twitter today, Friday, that "there is no doubt that Iraq is above its parties and components, the interests of its people are the goal of all, and the preservation of its sovereignty and independence of its political decision and territorial integrity are national constants agreed upon by all. Does not this wounded nation deserve to prevail in its interests over partisan and personal interests? ? "
He added: "I sincerely invite you to avoid the Iraqis with more pain, suffering and sacrifices, and to sit with pure Iraqi hearts on the table of Iraq. The banner of God is great. Your meeting will not be closed except for victory for all Iraqis, especially those whose throats today have become a full sovereign Iraq and its young people whose standing has increased in Demon yards for a hundred days searching for their homeland among the smoke of bombs. "
Al-Hakim continued: "Stop procrastination and procrastination, as it will increase the plight of our people, as the supreme religious authority indicated in its statement today, and I have drawn for you the path of salvation.
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Top reference: the formation of the government is long overdue and the parties must be aware of the risks involved in Iraq
1/24/2040 13:40
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The supreme religious authority affirmed its steadfast stance towards the need to respect the sovereignty of Iraq, calling for "speeding up the formation of the transitional government and not delaying it."
The representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, in Holy Karbala, Mr. Ahmed Al-Safi said in his Friday sermon delivered from inside the Al-Husseini Al-Sharif “We summarize for you the positions of the religious authority on the issues of the hour in the country as mentioned by the Office of the Supreme Reference (as long as it’s shadow) in Najaf:
First: The religious authority affirms its principled position on the necessity of respecting the sovereignty of Iraq, the independence of its political decision, and its territorial and territorial integrity, and its categorical rejection of what affects these national principles from any party and under any pretext, and citizens have full freedom to express - peacefully - their orientations in this regard and demand what They find it necessary to maintain national sovereignty away from external dictates.
Second: The religious authority also stresses the necessity of implementing the real reforms that the people have long demanded and many sacrifices were made in order to achieve, and considers that procrastination and procrastination in this matter will only lead to more suffering of citizens and prolonging the security and political instability in the country.
Third: The formation of the new government has been long overdue constitutionally, for it is necessary for the various parties concerned to cooperate to end this file according to the bases referred to earlier, as it is an important step in the way of resolving the current crisis.
Mr. Al-Safi pointed out that "the religious authority calls once again all the Iraqi parties to be aware of the risks that surround their homeland in this difficult period and to unite them on a unified position on the main issues and the crucial challenges it faces, taking into account the higher interest of the Iraqi people present and future."
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