The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, expressed his confidence that the Iraqis will overcome the challenges they face, while the Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, affirmed that Iraq has interactive and strong relations with the United Nations. In a joint press conference held in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, …
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 »UNAMI: State institutions must operate unimpeded in service of the people
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) stressed on Tuesday the need for state institutions to operate without facing any obstacles. The mission said in a post published on social media, “The right to peaceful protest is an essential element of democracy. Equally important is the assertion of constitutional …
Read More »Huqooq Movement objects to the UN Security Council’s statement regarding the elections
The Huqooq Movement affiliated with the Shiite Coordination Framework rejected on Friday the UN Security Council’s statement, which praised the efforts of the caretaker government and its success in holding the parliamentary elections “The statement of the UN Security Council regarding the elections and its praise of the efforts of …
Read More »UNAMI denies allegations of irregularities recorded on the special voting day
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq issued its first comment on Friday regarding allegations of irregularities recorded on the special voting day. The comment comes at a time when security personnel, inmates of prisoners, and the displaced continue to cast their votes 48 hours before the regular voting day. …
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 »UNAMI rejects some parties’ decision to boycott the elections
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) confirmed that the decision to boycott the upcoming Iraqi elections is “ineffective”. The head of the mission, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, said in a speech that the elections scheduled for October 10, “are of great importance for the future of Iraq, and boycotting them …
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 »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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