Why is the Iraqi central bank and our national economy targeted? Iraq news for Aug 15 22
Parliament's Finances Clarify Next Year's Budget
The Parliamentary Finance Committee clarified that it is premature to speculate that there will be no budget for the next year, but if the current political impasse continues and the situation remains the same, the year 2023 will proceed according to the 12/1 disbursement rule for the last approved budget.
A member of the Finance Committee, Jamal Kougar, said in an interview seen by / the information /, that “in the event that a new government is not formed and a new budget is not approved, we will proceed according to the 12/1 disbursement rule for the last budget, which was in 2021 and we will proceed with the operational side, and there is no Any text that prevents the implementation of this principle.”
Cougar stressed that "the salaries in all cases will remain continuous, whether there is a budget or not, because it is operational and not linked to approving the budget."
And Cougar indicated that "it is premature to say that there will be no budget for the next year, because we have not entered the tenth month, in which the government is supposed to send the budget of 2023, and we have not yet reached this time," noting that "the circumstance is difficult, but it may be There is a breakthrough soon, as the Iraqi situation is subject to change at any time.”
Regarding those who were recently appointed according to the Food Security Law, he explained that “these matters remain pending, as the amount of one trillion dinars has been allocated for their salaries according to the Food Security Law, and when it runs out, they need to legislate another financial law similar to the Food Security Law that provides them with financial cover or the adoption of the budget law. next.”
Kuger added that "in case the budget is approved, they will be added to Schedule C of the centrally funded workforce schedule, and their amounts will be included in the general budget law."
Iran makes a new position on the political tension in Iraq
Today, Monday, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed a new .position on the political tension in Iraq
The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Kanaani, said in a press conference, which I followed (Baghdad Today), that "Iran avoids interfering in Iraq's ".internal affairs, but it urges all its parties to engage in dialogue He added, "We have positive relations with all Iraqi political forces, and we are ".continuing in this direction Kanaani continued: "The stability and stability of Iraq is very important to us, so we ".stress the need to observe the Iraqi constitution
In response to a question about the Vienna negotiations, Kanaani said: "There is a relative development in the negotiations, but it does not achieve all our demands, and we are waiting for the embargo to be lifted," adding, "We have other expectations from the other side, and we believe that the interests of the Iranian ".people must be achieved
He referred to the "negotiations aimed at canceling the embargo in Vienna and Doha, and said that our negotiating team participated in the negotiations in order to reach a sustainable and good agreement with the aim of canceling the unjust ".embargo on Iran
He stated, "We are in an advanced stage of negotiations and reaching an agreement related to achieving our demands. If Iran's demands are respected, we can witness ".the signing of the agreement soon
He continued, "We believe that there is ground for reaching an agreement, provided ".that Iran's red lines are respected
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq receives the head of the Iraqi Media Network
And discussed aspects of cooperation between the Central Bank of Iraq and the Iraqi Media Network and the role of the Tamkeen initiative, which is supervised by the Central Bank and the Association of Private Banks in supporting the network's work.
His Excellency stressed that the Central Bank of Iraq supports the Iraqi media through its initiatives that have supported vital and effective sectors that served a wide segment of citizens and provided many job opportunities.
His Excellency indicated that the Tamkeen initiative contributed to the opening of the Iraqi Media Museum.
He also received from the head of the Iraqi Media Network a copy of the Illustrated Encyclopedia of Iraq (Iraqi Civilizations), which is the first encyclopedia issued by the Iraqi Media Network for the archaeological history of Iraq, which was issued with the support of the Tamkeen Initiative.
Central Bank of Iraq
Media Office
14-August 2022
Finance Committee: The year 2023 will proceed according to the 1/12 exchange rule for the last budget
The Parliamentary Finance Committee confirmed, on Monday, that in the event the political impasse continues and the situation remains as it is, the year 2023 will proceed according to the 1/12 exchange rule for the last approved budget.
In an interview with the official newspaper, Jamal Kougar, a member of the Finance Committee, said, “In the event that a new government is not formed and a new budget is not approved, we will proceed according to the 12/1 disbursement rule for the last budget, which was in 2021, and we will proceed with the operational side, and there is no A text prohibits the further application of this principle.”
Cougar stressed that "the salaries in all cases will remain continuous, whether there is a budget or not, because it is operational and not linked to approving the budget."
Cougar indicated that "it is premature to say that there will be no budget for the next year, because we have not entered the tenth month, in which the government is supposed to send the budget of 2023, and we have not yet reached this time," noting that "the circumstance is difficult, but it may be There is a breakthrough soon, as the Iraqi situation is subject to change at any time.”
And regarding those who were recently appointed according to the Food Security Law, he explained that “these matters remain pending, as the amount of one trillion dinars has been allocated for their salaries according to the Food Security Law, and when it runs out, they need to legislate another financial law similar to the Food Security Law that provides them with financial cover or the adoption of the budget law. next.”
Cougar added, "If the budget is approved, they will be added to Schedule C of the centrally funded workforce schedule, and their amounts will be included in the general budget law."
Washington and Europe discuss supporting the Iraqis' endeavors to "achieving good governance and stability"
US Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski discussed with the European Union Ambassador to Baghdad, Fillet Vargola, the support of the Iraqi people in their quest to "achieve good governance, stability and economic growth."
The US embassy stated, "The US ambassador met with the European Union ambassador in Iraq to discuss our support for the Iraqi people in their quest to achieve democracy, good governance, stability, economic growth and increased security."
"We remain committed together to assist Iraq," the embassy added in a statement.
Talabani Is In Baghdad Soon To Complete Al-Amiri's Mission
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan confirmed, on Monday, that the meetings held by the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri with the heads of the Kurdish parties came out with positive results, while revealing an upcoming visit to the President of the Union, Bafel Talabani, to Baghdad to complete Al-Amiri's mission.
The leader of the Patriotic Union, Ghiath al-Sorji, said in a statement to / the information /, that "the mission of the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance to meet the leaders of the political forces in the province of Sulaymaniyah, led by the head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Talabani, was not difficult because the relationship between the coordination framework and the Patriotic Kurdistan was originally compatible."
Al-Sorji added, "Al-Amiri's meeting with the heads of the Kurdish parties in Sulaymaniyah came out with positive results and a welcome for Al-Amiri's initiative to call for a comprehensive national dialogue for all Iraqi political forces."
He added that "the meeting that brought together al-Amiri and Talabani did not address the issue of choosing the president of the republic or holding a session of parliament, but rather focused on the issue of the comprehensive national dialogue to exit the stifling political crisis."
Al-Sorji pointed out that "the head of the National Union, Bafel Talabani, will visit Baghdad in the coming days to hold meetings with all political leaders, including the leaders of the coordination framework for the same issue."
Al-Sadr's Minister strongly attacks the "Kazboon" bloc and reminds it of 14 reasons: Did we not expel you from the current?
Mabat, known as the "minister" of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, attacked today, Monday, what he called the "liars" bloc, apparently in reference to the "Sadiquon" parliamentary bloc affiliated with Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, while the most beautiful 14 reasons make his movement far from corruption.
"The Leader's Minister" Salih Muhammad al-Iraqi said, in a statement posted on his website and seen by Shafak News Agency, that "the liars bloc ... and whoever wrapped it, says: The Sadrist movement bears responsibility for its presence in previous governments," adding that "the answer: Yes. We take responsibility and do not deny it."
He added: "Therefore, we were in the political process (like Ali bin Yaqtin), but it did not work for you, as you insist on corruption."
Al-Sadr's Minister continued, "Also: I say: We do not bear responsibility for reasons, including:
First: We did not agree to the shameful security agreement.
Second: We resisted the occupier, which is one of the main causes of your corruption.
Third: We did not participate in the Governing Council at the time... despite your elder's insistence on participating at the time.
Fourth: We withdrew six ministers because of corruption.
Fifthly: We were held accountable for the corrupt or those we suspect of their corruption..and you rejected that from us..and our corrupt joined with you.
Sixth: A group of liars.. The clearest evidence that we have resisted corruption, otherwise you would not have been expelled from the current.
Seventh: We did not negotiate with the occupier in order to get out of prisons, as you did.
Eighth: As soon as you stirred up strife between us and you, our leader hastened to put it out.
Ninth: Dependency is the biggest cause of corruption, and your elder says what it means: Our dependence is the secret of our success.
Tenth: We did not encroach on the Baiji refinery.
Eleventh: I don't count you as a ghassoush.. and your elder says if the corrupt were to be held accountable, the prisons would be filled with..in the sense that they must not be held accountable.
Twelfth: We gave up participating in the elections.
Thirteenth: We withdrew 73 impudent deputies so that we do not agree with your corruption.
Fourteenth: You are using the members of the Popular Mobilization to satisfy your desires.. We want to preserve their blood and preserve their pure reputation.. They are Mujahideen, honorable martyrs.
And the "Minister of Al-Sadr" concluded his statement by saying, "Other matters... do not be neglected.
iscussions on money laundering and terrorist financing between the US ambassador and the Central Bank of Iraq
On Monday, the American ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, affirmed her support for the Central Bank of Iraq and its independence, noting the success of its policy, which was manifested in the indicators of cash and gold reserves.
A statement by the Central Bank of Iraq, received by Shafaq News Agency, stated, "The Governor of the Bank, Mustafa Ghaleb Makheef, met the American Ambassador in Iraq, Alina Romanowski and her accompanying delegation, and reviewed the efforts of the Central Bank in supporting development through monetary policy tools and the direct impact of his initiatives on the real sector's march and providing opportunities Work and sustainability, in addition to the efforts made in combating money laundering and terrorist financing by adopting an integrated legal system and effectively applying it to the sectors that may be used to commit it.
The Governor of the Central Bank also discussed "the importance of cooperation between the two countries regarding monetary policy and activating financial instruments."
For her part, the US ambassador affirmed her support for the Central Bank and its independence and contribution to the training of its employees through financial institutions that have continuous partnerships with the Central Bank, noting the success of the Central Bank’s policy and modern methods of managing it, which was manifested in the indicators of cash and gold reserves, according to the statement.
The governor thanked the American financial and banking institutions for protecting the Iraqi financial and banking system and supporting them in applying the best international standards, as well as for the support, technical expertise and training they provide for Central Bank employees.
The Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq meets the US Ambassador to Iraq
His Excellency also discussed the importance of cooperation between the two countries regarding monetary policy and activating financial instruments.
For her part, the Ambassador affirmed her support for the Central Bank and its independence and contributed to the training of its employees through financial institutions that have continuous partnerships with the Central Bank, noting the success of the Central Bank's policy and modern methods of managing it, which was manifested in the indicators of cash and gold reserves.
The Governor expressed his thanks for what the American financial and banking institutions provide to protect the Iraqi financial and banking system and support them in applying the best international standards, as well as for the support, technical expertise and training they provide for Central Bank employees.
Central Bank of Iraq
Media Office
15-August 2022
Zidane and Plasschaert discuss the role of the judiciary in addressing the legal problems of the political crisis in Iraq
The head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, and the head of the United Nations mission in Iraq, Jenin Plaschaert, discussed today, Monday, the role of the judiciary in addressing the problems related to the political crisis.
Judiciary media said in a statement received by the obelisk, that "the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, received the representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in Iraq, Jenin Plasschaert."
He added that "the two sides discussed the role of the judiciary in addressing the legal problems related to the political crisis in Iraq."
Member of Parliamentary Integrity: Entities are trying to access unaudited final accounts
Al-Turki said in an exclusive interview with {Euphrates News} that "the basis of the parliament's work is supervisory and legislative, and the oversight of it is on government institutions," noting that "there are attempts to push the parliament out of the monitoring and accountability process that takes place before the final accounts of the institutions."
He concluded by saying, "We have a food security law that needs oversight, especially with the speech of the Ministry of Finance yesterday, and there are parties trying to reach final accounts that are not monitored or audited."
It is noteworthy that the financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, made it clear about the presentation of the final accounts of the current government that there are two main factors that have contributed to the failure to approve the final accounts on a regular basis 10 years ago.
Saleh said on June 30 that "the current government's presentation of the final accounts requires the submission of final accounts extending from the year 2015-2020, taking into account that the year 2020 there is no general budget, which requires the submission of a draft law called the current budget, which is a legal expression of a final account and budget in At the same time, the revenues and expenditures are now realized.
Saleh said that "the oversight task of the House of Representatives in this regard will be a little arduous in following up on the completion of the country's final accounts for the years 2013-2021, but it will certainly be fruitful after passing the final account for the fiscal year 2013 and enacting a budget law for the current situation for the year 2014 so that the government can refer the rest of the government accounts sequentially only previous years".
From.. Raghad Daham
Is the Badr Organization now tweeting outside the coordination framework: We are working to revive the Al-Amiri and Al-Sadr summit
The leader of the Badr Organization, Muhammad al-Bayati, announced that the visit of the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi al-Amiri, to the Kurdistan region aims to end the political impasse, revealing that the idea of his meeting with the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, will be revived in the coming days.
A member of the leadership body of the Badr Organization, which is affiliated with the Al-Fateh Alliance, Muhammad Al-Bayati, said that the visit of the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, to the Kurdistan region and his meetings with leaders of political parties, “an initiative of him and the Al-Fateh Alliance to end the political impasse,” adding that Al-Amiri “will meet in The framework of this initiative is with the leaders of all political parties.
Regarding the possibility of holding a meeting between Hadi al-Amiri and the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, he noted that the meeting is "the demand of the political parties and the masses, and its idea will be revived in the coming days," adding that no date for it has yet been set.
Rights: Al-Kazemi Is Silent About The Systematic Thefts Of Personalities And Banks
A member of the rights movement Hussein Ali Al-Karaawi accused, on Monday, the caretaker prime minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, of keeping silent about the systematic thefts by personalities and banks, indicating that Al-Kazemi controls the wealth of the rich country whose people suffer from poverty, unemployment and living crises.
Al-Karaawi said in a statement to “Al-Maalouma” newspaper, “The rise in the dollar exchange rate was one of the methods of theft, while corrupt politicians are complicit in looting the people’s wealth.
He added that “there is clear complicity by the prime minister and his silence on the systematic thefts by personalities and banks,” noting that “the thefts are clear and evident in the work of the central bank and banks, and this is not strange and new. Since Al-Kazemi took over the government and came to the governor of the central bank, the looting of bank money began.”
The independent politician Saad Al-Mutalibi had confirmed in a previous statement to Al-Maalouma that the absence of the legislative and oversight institution has allowed the corrupt to manipulate public funds.
After the Judicial Council's statement, will Al-Sistani defuse the crisis in Iraq?
The announcement of the Supreme Judicial Council in Iraq not to intervene to dissolve Parliament opened the door to escalation between the “Sadr movement” and the “coordinating framework,” and directed attention to the Shiite authority in Najaf, Ali al-Sistani, perhaps the key to the solution to the political crisis afflicting the country.
The followers of the "Sadr movement ", led by Muqtada al-Sadr , have been protesting in Baghdad for more than 10 days, calling for a change in the existing political system, beginning with the dissolution of Parliament and the holding of early elections.
Al-Sadr called on the Judicial Council to issue an order to dissolve parliament, to which the latter responded in a statement that this procedure is not within its powers.
The " coordinating framework " forces consider al-Sadr's demands an infringement on the legitimate authorities, as they control many of them, and prompted their supporters to demonstrate in the street starting last Friday, considering that the solution is to form a service government, amend the electoral law, and then prepare for the elections.
Critical interventions
Shiite political blocs say that Sistani is one of the safety valves to prevent the eruption of Iraq, and he will stand against any attempt to erupt an armed conflict.
Al-Sistani's interventions have already resolved contentious issues and dealt with thorny political problems.
A source close to the religious authority's atmosphere indicated to "Sky News Arabia" that Al-Sistani "is closely monitoring the situation, but his intervention may be currently excluded, especially since there are his spokesmen who deliver his messages to politicians."
The source, who declined to be named, explained that "the conflict is now still at its political level, despite the threat of resorting to force from some parties, and the reference usually interferes in important moments, and takes into account everyone, as it does not favor one at the expense of the other."
He pointed out that "calls have been received from tribal sheikhs and dignitaries for the authority to intervene, but this is due to the authority's assessments.
Expected initiative
In the assessment of the researcher at the Carnegie Endowment, Harith Hassan, "The two sides have not yet reached the point of no return, even street mobilization is calculated, but they are already playing on the edge of the abyss, and each side is waiting for the other to retreat, or the intervention of a third party on the line of crisis."
Hassan told "Sky News Arabia" that "if Saddam happened in the street, we would be facing a moment in which Sistani would intervene," adding that "the Najaf authority has no interest in the victory of either side, and it wants to maintain a measure of balance."
The Iraqi researcher stressed that "the intervention formula, if it occurs, will be a compromise initiative, and often a call for new elections, with reforms and changes."
The Central Bank issues a statement after circulating “fake” news on the communication platforms
The Central Bank of Iraq issued a statement today, Monday, after “fake” news circulated on social media platforms.
The bank said in its statement, which was received by Earth News, that it had "noted the spread of fake news during the past days on social media that "the Central Bank of Iraq granted sums of money to citizens."
The bank confirmed, "The fake news, and calls on citizens to adopt the official news of the Central Bank of Iraq, which is published on the official website (www.cbi.iq) in addition to its verified pages on Facebook and Twitter."
He also warned "weak-hearted people against exploiting citizens and trying to defraud them, and confirms the use of his legal right to prosecute them."
On this date, Al-Baldawi reveals an upcoming meeting between Al-Amiri and Al-Sadr
The leader of the Badr Organization, Abdul-Saheb Al-Baldawi, revealed today, Monday, the existence of a meeting between the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, and the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada Al-Sadr, at the end of this week.
Al-Baldawi told Earth News, "There are several meetings of the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri with Kurdish political leaders. The first was in Erbil with Barzani to emphasize the need to resolve the political crisis and in Sulaymaniyah with the leaders of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, stressing with them the need to sit at the dialogue table as well as with the Justice Group. Kurdistan was the same goal.”
He added, "Al-Amiri's last meeting was with Masrour Barzani, and the dialogue was about ending the crisis and making efforts to save Iraq."
Al-Baldawi indicated that "there are prospects for holding a meeting between the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi al-Amiri, and the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, at the end of this week to resolve the current political crisis.
An Iraqi bank decides to reduce the interest on loans to employees and cancels the sponsor's requirement
The Trade Bank of Iraq decided, on Monday, to reduce the interest on loans for employees whose salaries are endemic to it.
The bank said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, "The interest of personal loans has been reduced from (8%) to (5%) for employees whose salaries are domiciled with our bank, to include all loans granted from the date (01/07/2022)."
The bank also decided, “to cancel the sponsor requirement (for permanent owners employees only) for loans with a value of up to (15 million dinars).
He continued, "As for the loans granted before this date, the remainder of the loan will be calculated according to the currently reduced percentage (5%), while maintaining the condition of the sponsor."
Al-Nasr: The coordination does not want to escalate the situation by holding the parliament session outside Baghdad
A member of the Victory Coalition, Aqeel Al-Rudaini, confirmed, on Monday, that the coordinating framework does not want to hold the parliament session outside Baghdad to avoid escalation.
Al-Rudaini said in an interview with Al-Information, that “the coordination seeks to resolve matters in agreement with the rest of the political forces and does not want to escalate the current political situation,” stressing that “all political blocs are required to take a serious national stand in order to restructure many political matters and work to correct course of political action.”
He added, "All parties must comply with dialogue and calm in order to reach radical solutions in order to resolve the crisis and the current political blockage."
He continued, "The dissolution of parliament is not only related to the Shiite blocs, but there are many political blocs that do not want to dissolve parliament as well."
And he stated, "The political blocs must agree on a vision for the next stage and take a decision to end the sit-ins from all sides."
And several political blocs called earlier, to hold a session of the House of Representatives outside Baghdad governorate in order to preserve the constitutional terms and choose the positions of the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister to proceed with forming the next government ten months after the elections were held last October.
A new tweet from “Minister Al-Sadr”
oday, Monday, Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, known as “the Minister of Sadr,” attacked what he called the “liars” bloc.
Al-Iraqi said in a blog post, which was followed by (Al-Oula News), "Yes, we bear the responsibility and we do not deny that, but we were in the political process as (Ali bin Yaqtin), but it did not work with you, as you insist on corruption."
Here is the text of the post:
In the name of God
Liars bloc ... and whoever wrapped it, says: The Sadrist movement bears the responsibility for its presence in the previous governments.
Answer: Yes, we bear the responsibility, and we do not deny that.
Therefore, we were in the political process (like Ali bin Yaqtin), but it did not work with you, as you insist on corruption.
And also: I say: We do not take responsibility for reasons, including:
First: We did not agree to the shameful security agreement.
Second: We resisted the occupier, which is one of the main causes of your corruption.
Third: We did not participate in the Governing Council at the time... despite your elder's insistence on participating at the time.
Fourth: We withdrew six ministers because of corruption.
Fifthly: We were held accountable for the corrupt or those we suspect were corrupt..and you rejected that from us..and our corrupt joined with you.
Sixth: A mass of liars.. The clearest evidence that we have resisted corruption, otherwise you would not have been expelled from the current.
Seventh: We did not negotiate with the occupier in order to get out of prisons, as you did.
Eighth: As soon as you stirred up strife between us and you, our leader hastened to put it out.
Ninth: Dependency is the biggest cause of corruption, and your elder says in its meaning: our dependence is the secret of our success.
Tenth: We did not encroach on the Baiji refinery.
Eleventh: I don't count you as a gagsaw.. and your elder says that if the corrupt were to be held accountable, the prisons would have filled up.. in the sense that they must not be held accountable.
Twelfth: We gave up participating in the elections.
Thirteenth: We withdrew 73 impudent deputies in order not to agree with your corruption.
Fourteenth: You are using the Popular Mobilization members to satisfy your desires.. We want to preserve their blood and preserve their pure reputation..They are Mujahideen, honorable martyrs.
And other things, do not neglect it.”
A deputy in the Kurdistan Democratic Party explodes a surprise: restoring confidence in the Al-Kazemi government
Kurdistan Democratic Party deputy, Ikhlas Al-Dulaimi, confirmed that her bloc, with the dissolution of Parliament, is within the constitutional and legal frameworks, while indicating the possibility of restoring confidence in the government of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi.
Al-Dulaimi said in a television interview, which was followed by / Mawazine News / that "Muqtada al-Sadr left the political process, and his condition was not to participate in the state of law in the government, and the framework did not take advantage of this opportunity, and nominated a prime minister from the state of law, and therefore this issue was provocative to the Sadrist movement."
She added, "The political blockage has reached a very big stage. We are afraid that it will reach Saddam and fighting," adding: "This is why there were signs."
The member of the House of Representatives says:
Al-Dulaimi asked, by saying: “Will the Democratic Party benefit from this issue,” noting that “in my personal opinion, if there is an agreement from Al-Sadr and the political parties on the survival of Al-Kazemi’s government, it is possible that we enter the parliament, and vote on the President of the Republic, with the re-establishment of The confidence of the Al-Kazemi government and some of the ministers who are there, perhaps, the speaker of parliament is elected and this government takes its measures for a period of 6 months or a year, until it prepares for new elections.
Al-Dulaimi expected that "Al-Sadr rejects all initiatives, and this issue is very relevant, because he seeks to keep this government until early elections and considers the results of these elections null, and prepares for new elections," stressing that "the initiatives are very necessary, perhaps bringing distances closer."
Al-Dulaimi said that her bloc "with the dissolution of Parliament if its solution solves the problem, meaning if we reach a dead end, we may go to this solution in accordance with the constitutional and legal frameworks, with guarantees for this solution that this tragedy will not be repeated," adding, "What is the benefit of the elections if they are repeated? These problems, therefore, come back to the same point.
Regarding Hadi al-Amiri’s visit to the Kurdistan region, al-Dulaimi said that “the personality of Hadi al-Amiri may be more acceptable than other personalities in the coordination framework, and even for al-Sadr,” believing that “all scenarios are possible, such as dissolving Parliament, and early elections that need management, the mechanism of their occurrence, the articles Constitutional Court, the High Elections Commission, and the government that supervises it.”
A newspaper close to Hezbollah: The crisis in Iraq is nearing its end, and it will be this way
The Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, which is close to Hezbollah, said that the recent escalation by the Sadrist movement indicates that the street game is nearing its end; Either return to the negotiating table, or go to a harsh confrontation, which the two sides confirmed their keenness to avoid until now.
The newspaper stated in its report (August 15, 2022) that "the previous demonstrations called by the leader of the Sadrist movement failed to impose any political goal, and cited the Iraqi judiciary's rejection of the demand to intervene to dissolve the parliament, at the end of the deadline it set for that last week."
The newspaper added that Al-Sadr decided to enter the "game of numbers" by calling for a million-strong demonstration next Saturday, and considered the step a transition to a new stage of gradual escalation of street movements.
The newspaper accused al-Sadr of closing the negotiation doors and quoted the framework as fearing a clash between his masses and those of al-Sadr, considering that the current situation "risks a civil war from which no one will be spared."
In response to the newspaper's questions, the Sadrist leader and former spokesman for the movement, Sheikh Hassan Al-Zarkani said, "Mr. Muqtada Al-Sadr believes that this is the last chance for reform. If the Iraqi society does not succeed in cooperating with the Sadrist movement to make the change process succeed, there will be no other opportunity, and we will not be able to We are making this change, and the change will come from outside Iraq, not from inside it, because the Sadrist movement is the only party capable of bearing the process of change and sacrificing for it.”
Al-Zarkani added, "When the Sadrist movement came out in protest against the political class isolated from the Iraqi street, and the parliament that does not meet the aspirations of this nation, others employed their masses to protest against the people, and this is a strange contradiction. If they believe that this process is a means of proving their weight in the street. The Sadrist movement will work on demonstrations that show the weight of the nation demanding reform, and which wants to change these paths that have tired the Iraqi street of corruption.
Al-Sadr issues instructions regarding the millionth demonstration
The head of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, issued several instructions regarding the million demonstration, which he called for its exit next Saturday. Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, nicknamed the Minister of al - Sadr , said in a statement received by Mawazine
News, a copy of it, which reads below : Peaceful and to the end with all its details 3- Your demands are to reform the system in all its details: judicial, legislative and executive, and to hold the corrupt* accountable.. It is strictly forbidden to demand the return of the Sadrist bloc to Parliament 4- The security forces and the mobilization of the people are not only your brothers but They are from you, among you, and to you, and the attack on them is an attack on his Eminence .
Washington: The success of the policy of the Central Bank of Iraq was manifested in the indicators of cash and gold reserves
Central Bank Governor Mustafa Ghaleb Mokheb discussed with the US Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.
A statement by the Central Bank stated, "The Governor of the Central Bank, Mustafa Ghaleb, received the US Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, and her accompanying delegation."
Makheif reviewed, "The Central Bank's efforts to support development through monetary policy tools and the direct impact of its initiatives on the real sector march, job creation and sustainability, in addition to the efforts made in combating money laundering and terrorist financing through the adoption of an integrated legal system and its effective application to sectors that may used to commit it.
Makheif stressed, "the importance of cooperation between the two countries in terms of monetary policy and the activation of financial instruments."
For her part, Romanowski affirmed, "its support for the Central Bank and its independence, and to contribute to the training of its employees through financial institutions that have continuous partnerships with the Central Bank."
She pointed to "the success of the central bank's policy and modern methods of managing it, which was manifested in the indicators of monetary and gold reserves
Why is the central bank and our national economy targeted?
Our country is now going through suffocating and complex crises and great challenges, most notably the political crisis and the effects of the global economic and financial crisis and its negative repercussions on the national economy. The Central Bank is making clear efforts to revitalize the national economy and overcome the expected damage that the country will suffer later. At a time when our people are demonstrating and looking forward to finding immediate solutions and remedies to overcome the political and economic crises and meet their basic needs .
Some social media and some satellite channels known for their orientations and with the intent of deliberately harming the national economy and national economic institutions that have clear success experiences and work with Iraqi national cadres and that these parties are motivated by special and projective interests and target our national economy and its institutions that have achieved clear achievements during the economic and security shocks that Iraq went through it after mid-2014 until the present time, and it contributed to achieving economic resilience and supporting our national economy. Their statements and press and media reports have preoccupied us these days by targeting the Central Bank and involving organizational and administrative problems in other institutions, or exploiting leaks to amplify fabricated information that has not been audited and verified.
Its aim is to blackmail and cover up the achievements made during the years of crises. So why target? The reason, as I see it, is that the Central Bank insists on the need for all relevant authorities to carry out its daily work, both internally and externally, to abide by the instructions, controls and regulations in accordance with its objectives contained in Law 56 of 2004, which maintains economic stability in the country .
Although I respect the other opinion that is issued by non-specialists or specialists in the economy and monetary policy in particular, but I may disagree with the opinion that is trying to dwarf, minimize and personalize the achievements made by the Central Bank in the face of challenges .
Therefore, I call on the media to look, even for once, to preserve the reputation of the Iraqi economy internally and externally, because it is illogical to allow targeting our economic institutions that are directly responsible for achieving steadfastness and economic stability .
Because accusations against the Central Bank are an insult to Iraq’s economic reputation internationally without checking and investigating the leaked information. These parties know before others through evidence and achievements that the Central Bank of Iraq has proven that it is the first independent economic institution in supporting and stimulating the national economy and maintaining its reputation locally and internationally .
A law sets the expiry date of the Food Security Law and sets the reasons
Legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi confirmed, today, Monday, that it is not possible to work .with the Food Security Law after the end of the current year, among other reasons
Al-Tamimi told (Baghdad Today), "The Food Security Law was enacted for the year 2022, and at the end of this year, it cannot be worked on, except through the parliament's vote again on this law, that is, extending the work in it for the year ".2023 due to the lack of the budget
And he indicated that "the House of Representatives can authorize the Al-Kazemi ".government (the caretaker government) the right to send the general budget law
This is because it is related to food security, which is one of the first priorities of the" .caretaker government," he explained
An Iraqi move to establish economic free zones
The Free Zones Authority confirmed, on Monday, that Iraq is ready to establish free zones, and the presence of all factors of success, while indicating that there is a tendency to establish free zones adjacent to the Baghdad and Najaf airports.
The director of the Free Zones Authority, Munther Abdul Amir Asad, said in a statement to the official news agency, "Iraq is ready and all the factors for success exist to establish free industrial, commercial or multi-activity zones."
He added, "The authority has a plan approved by the board of directors to establish free zones adjacent to Baghdad International Airport and Najaf International Airport and a free zone on the Iraqi-Jordanian border, which is part of the joint economic city, and this will be one of the most important future projects as well as working to open free zones near the border." Iraq - Saudi Arabia.
He pointed out, "It is important to establish free zones near the hubs of external roads, and this supports the process of trade exchange and foreign trade development
Baghdad and Prague discuss strengthening bilateral relations in the oil and energy sector
Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar Ismail stressed, on Monday, the importance of working to enhance investment opportunities for reputable international companies in the Iraqi oil sector.
The Ministry of Oil said in a statement, "Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar Ismail received the Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Baghdad Peter Stepanek, and during the meeting, they discussed strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in the oil and energy sector."
Ismail praised "the Iraqi-Czech relations and the importance of working to enhance investment opportunities for sober international companies in the Iraqi oil sector, in a manner that serves common interests."
For his part, the Czech ambassador expressed "his country's desire to enhance prospects for joint cooperation with Iraq in all fields," noting "the active role of Czech companies in rehabilitating a number of technical and production units in a number of Iraqi refineries
Muqtada al-Sadr: It is forbidden to mention my name with a chant, and the judiciary is a red line
Your demands are to reform the system in all its judicial, legislative and executive details, and to hold the corrupt accountable. It is strictly forbidden to demand the return of the Sadrist bloc to Parliament.
The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, issued new instructions on Monday about the million-strong demonstration that he called for next Saturday, and demanded his supporters not to mention his name with cheers, words or banners, and that the judicial authority based in a red line.
"Your demands are to reform the system in all its judicial, legislative and executive details, and to hold the corrupt accountable, and it is strictly forbidden to demand the return of the Sadrist bloc to parliament," Sadr Minister Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi said in a tweet on Twitter today.
The minister added, "The security forces and the popular crowd are not only your brothers, but they are from you, among you, and to you, and attacking them is an attack on His Eminence Mr. Al-Sadr."
He pointed out that the march of the demonstration will be from Tahrir Square towards the Celebration Square, and that the demonstration is sound and to the end with all its details.
text:
In the name of God
instructions
1 - His Eminence says: It is forbidden to mention my name with a chant, or a word, or a word
A picture, banner, banner or anything else.
2 - Peaceful and to the end in all its details. 3- Your demands are to reform the system in all its details: judicial, legislative and executive, and to hold the corrupt accountable.. It is strictly forbidden to demand the return of the Sadrist bloc to Parliament.
4 - The security forces and the popular Hashd are not only your brothers, but they are from you, to you, and to you. And their infringement is an infringement
on His Eminence.
E - The march of the demonstration shall be from Tahrir Square towards Tahrir Square festivities.
7- Due to the expected large attendance, we hope not to disturb the people. festivities.
6 - The judicial authority is located in a red line, even if we demand it repair it.
- Due to the expected large attendance, please do not disturb the people.
And with instructions 1 and with other instructions, we will bring them to you later.
Minister of Commander Saleh Muhammad Al-Iraqi
2022/8/15
The coordination framework meeting ends with four conditions to achieve Al-Sadr's demand
A source in the coordination framework stated, on Tuesday, that the meeting of the leaders of the framework, which took place on Monday evening, concluded that conditions were set before going to dissolve parliament, which is the demand of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, as he sits in the Green Zone.
Earlier, Al-Sadr called on all Iraqis to stage "peaceful, millions" demonstrations in Tahrir Square in the center of the capital, Baghdad, "against corruption, militias and corrupt authoritarian parties."
The political scene in Iraq has been going through a dangerous turn since supporters of the Sadrist movement led by prominent Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the parliament building in the fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad, and staged a sit-in in protest against Al-Sudani's nomination for the position of head of the next federal government.
While supporters of the Shiite coordination framework came out with a second counter-demonstration, and decided to sit in front of the green walls until the formation of a new government.
The "framework" source told Shafaq News Agency, that the leaders of the framework stressed in the meeting the adoption of constitutional solutions as a base for holding a national dialogue for all political parties, with the national interest giving priority to unifying the political decision towards holding a session of Parliament to activate the legislative and oversight role to get out of the current crisis.
He added that the meeting concluded conditions for dialogue on dissolving parliament and early elections, set by the coordination framework to proceed with the national dialogue. The first is that there should be an elected government under the dome of the Iraqi parliament with the framework candidate, and the completion of the caretaker government.
The source added that the second condition is the need to change the electoral law and the commission, according to the decision of the Federal Court, and the third condition leads to a session of Parliament to discuss constitutional and realistic solutions to consider the demand for dissolving parliament, elections and the transitional government ceiling.
And in the fourth condition, according to the source, the need for a national consensus to take a decision to dissolve parliament and hold early elections according to specific timings.
The source said that the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi al-Amiri will return his shuttle tour to the parties to the political equation in Baghdad and the region to inform them of the requirements of the framework, and if the atmosphere is prepared, he is ready to go to Al-Sadr's headquarters in Al-Hanana.
The coordination framework meeting came on Monday, to discuss the details of Al-Amiri’s meetings with the leaders of the Kurdistan Region.
Shafaq News Agency learned that Al-Amiri asked Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani to mediate for talks between Al-Sadr and the coordination framework.
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