The UN’s Special Representative to Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, called for international assistance, particularly from Iraq’s neighboring countries, to help address the country’s water shortage and drought issues. Speaking on the sidelines of the Iraq Forum on Thursday, Hennis-Plasschaert stressed the importance of finding a comprehensive solution to the climate change …
Read More »PM al-Sudani discusses displacement issue with UNAMI representative
Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani on Monday reiterated his country’s willingness to expand the cooperation with the United Nations to resolve the displacement and climate change issues. Al-Sudani’s remarks came during a meeting with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, his bureau in …
Read More »UNAMI congratulates al-Sudani on his appointment as PM
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, congratulated Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani on his appointment as Iraq’s Prime Minister. Plasschaert said in a statement on Friday, “On behalf of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations …
Read More »Al-Ameri receives Plasschaert in Baghdad
The head of the al-Fateh coalition, Hadi al-Ameri, received on Tuesday the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert. A statement by Mr. al-Amiri’s office said that the meeting discussed the latest developments in the country and ways to address the current …
Read More »Iraq’s National Advisor and UN special Envoy warn of the situation at Al-Hol Camp
The Iraqi National Security Adviser, Qassem al-Araji, on Saturday, described the al-Hol Camp in eastern Syria as a “real threat” to the country. At the same time, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, noted that the situation in the Camp is now …
Read More »Al-Amiri to EU Ambassador: UN envoy is interfering in the elections as if she the head of IHEC
The leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Mr. Hadi Al-Amiri, confirmed today, Wednesday, that the United Nations envoy to Iraq, Jeanine Plasschaert, is interfering in the elections and their results as if she is the head of the High Electoral Commission. The media office of Al-Amiri said in a statement received …
Read More »Salih upon meeting IHEC and Plasschaert: Iraqi elections have an impact on the entire region
The Iraqi President, Barham Salih, on Wednesday met with the Head and the Members of Independent High Electoral Commission of Iraq, and UNAMI Chief, Jeanine Hennis Plasschaert, at al-Salam Palace in Iraq’s capital city, Baghdad. According to a readout issued by the Iraqi Presidency, President Salih discussed with his guests …
Read More »Salih and Plasschaert stress the importance of providing the necessary conditions for holding the upcoming elections
The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, stressed today, Sunday, the importance of providing the necessary conditions for holding the upcoming elections. The media office of the President of the Republic said in a statement …
Read More »UN Envoy Deplores Use of ‘Hunting Guns’ against Protesters in Iraq
UN Representative Hennis-Plasschaert deplores the use of hunting guns, renews call for protection of demonstrators UNAMI said that it continues to receive credible allegations of peaceful protesters targeted by “hunting guns” on the road between Al Tahrir Square and Al Khilani Square in Baghdad on the evening of 14, 15 …
Read More »UN calls for Reforms & peaceful demonstrations in Iraq
UN Iraq Representative urges renewed push for reform, calls for demonstrations to remain peaceful With public demonstrations across many parts of Iraq in their fourth month, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, is urging a renewed push for reform and expressing concern about ongoing …
Read More »Iraq protestors block key oil refineries; concern over the disruption of critical infrastructure.
Protestors in Iraq on Wednesday blocked the entrance of two oil refineries in southern Iraq as nationwide demonstrations rage on. Security and oil sources said demonstrators blocked the entrance of the Nassiriya oil refinery, obstructing tankers that transport fuel to petrol stations from entering the facility, Reuters reports. The incident …
Read More »Iraq protests: UN calls for national talks to break the ‘vicious cycle’ of violence.
Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, said she had gone to Tahrir Square to engage with the people, and listen to their concerns, as part of the UN’s continuous efforts to promote dialogue with the Government, as news reports suggest that Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, is facing growing …
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