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  1. #21

    Kurdish PM: Baghdad Should Learn from Britain’s Stance over Scotland

    Kurdish PM: Baghdad Should Learn from Britain’s Stance over Scotland
    By RUDAW


    Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani.

    ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Following last week’s independence referendum in Scotland, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani said that the people of Kurdistan have the same rights and Baghdad should hear their voice and ambitions.

    There are many lessons to be learned from Scotland’s referendum process, Barzani said in an interview on his government’s official website.

    “The best coexistence between the people of any country is a voluntary coexistence,” he said.

    The Kurdish prime minister said that Britain faced a serious threat to its union, but that London still gave the people of Scotland the democratic opportunity to make their choice.

    “That was an example of a democratic and peaceful process, away from the kind of violence or war that some countries resort to when dealing with national questions,” he said.

    There are similarities between Scotland and the Kurdistan Region, where the Kurds have remained a part of Iraq through a federal system that the Kurds agreed to voluntarily, he added.

    “We want to be sure that our constitutional rights do not become hostage to some politicians in Baghdad,” the premier said. “We need to feel we are part of a country that respects our needs, ambitions and hopes.”

    Kurdish ministers joined Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi’s government earlier this month. The Kurds currently have 52 seats in the Iraqi parliament, agreeing to remain a part of Iraq on the basis of a constitution approved by the Iraqi people in a 2005 referendum.

    Barzani said that British Prime Minister David Cameron’s promise to grant the Scottish people greater rights could be a good message for Iraqi leaders dealing with the Kurdistan Region.

    “I hope to hear a similar message from Iraqi politicians,” said Barzani. “They could say to the Kurds that they hear us out and that they cannot keep us as a disappointed partner in this country forever.”

    https://rudaw.net/english/kurdistan/220920142
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  2. #22

    House of Representatives ends the first reading of four bills completed and sworn in

    House of Representatives ends the first reading of four bills completed and sworn in for new deputies
    22 September 0.2014

    House of Representatives ended its session held by the eighteenth day Monday 22/09/2014, headed by Mr. Saleem al-Jubouri, head of the Council and in the presence of 239 deputies first reading of the four bills, resulting in a number of new MPs sworn.
    At the outset of the meeting said Mr. al-Jubouri, a discussion of the Presidency of the Council of Representatives with the heads of parliamentary blocs to the issue of the position of the international coalition against terrorism, noting that at the completion of the vision by the government will discuss the matter in the Council pointing out that it was agreed to prepare a statement before the parliamentary blocs took it different viewpoints will be presented to the House of Representatives in addition to reaching an agreement to hold a hearing in this matter in the coming days and the presence of the representative government after the end of the talks conducted by officials with the countries of the world.
    And sworn in by Ms. Laila al-Khafaji, instead of Mr. Bayan Jabr and Mr. Zaid Abdullah substitute for Mr. Saleh al-Mutlaq Aedaoua in the House of Representatives.
    He ended the House of Representatives first reading of the draft law on the Federation Council and submitted by the Committees legal, regions and Majafezat, which aims to consolidate the interests of the regions and governorates not organized province and works as a mechanism to check and balance between the federal government and help examine the relevant laws and the achievement of shared responsibility for those actors in order to achieve stability and prosperity for the citizens of the Republic Iraq and contribute to the increased rate of commitment of those actors in the cemented national unity so as to comply relations between the federal government and regional and local governments effectively to ensure the reduction of any federal intervention in Shan regional or local in violation of the Constitution and the law as well as to complete the structural federal legislative authority and to build the institutions of the Federal .
    The Presidency decided to postpone the first reading of a bill the House of Representatives and submitted by the committees and the legal and financial affairs of members and parliamentary development until ripening.
    It also completed the Council first reading of the draft law on residence of foreigners sponsored by the Defense and Security Committee and the Legal Committee , which comes to the large number of amendments to the current law on the establishment of foreign No. 118 for the year 1978 and the emergence of new cases requiring reconsider its provisions and to suit the objective conditions of the Republic of Iraq.
    The Council has completed the first reading of a bill passports and submitted by the committees of security, defense and legal for the purpose of enjoyment of the Iraqi constitutional rights in obtaining a passport through facilitating the procedures for granting the passport and to ensure freedom of movement, and in line with the new democratic approach.
    It also completed the Council first reading of the draft law on the ratification of the amended Convention of Arab cooperation in the field of organizing and facilitating relief operations and provided legal committee , which came to the desire of the Republic of Iraq in promoting and organizing cooperation among Arab countries in cases of natural disasters and the cases do emergency and risk reduction through facilitating relief operations and to overcome obstacles and difficulties that might hinder the arrival of rescue teams and relief materials to the victims of these disasters and situations, and for the purpose of ratification of the Republic of Iraq on the amended Convention of Arab cooperation in the field of organization to facilitate relief operations.
    For his part, called Mr. Speaker, Ladies and Gentlemen, the House of Representatives to provide their comments and ideas to the relevant committees for the purpose of presenting its final report on the laws during the second reading, which offers a modified version of the new mechanism to be adopted, stressing the importance of speed committees decisively presidency to take over the oldest member committee chairmanship temporarily .
    In turn, noted Sheikh Hamoudi, first deputy chairman of the House of Representatives to adopt a new context in reading laws by reading the amended law in the second reading rather than reading version is amended to shorten the time and an amendment to some of the material through the involvement of experts and competencies and representatives of civil society organizations.
    For his part, Ahab, Mr. President of the Council for the Defense and Security Committee follow up the issue of soldiers in Saqlawiyah and take the necessary measures to support the armed forces, noting that the House of Representatives are always ready to support the security forces in their operations against terrorists and to stand alongside alluding to his conduct the necessary contacts to the question about what happened in Saqlawiyah.
    Then decided to adjourn the meeting to next Thursday 25/9/2014.

    The information department
    Iraqi Council of Representatives

    09/22/2014

    House of Representatives ends the first reading of four bills completed and sworn in for new deputies

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  3. #23

    Parliament session adjourned till next Thursday

    Parliament session adjourned till next Thursday

    Monday, 22 September 2014 14:33

    Baghdad (AIN) -The parliament adjourned its session until next Thursday.

    Parliamentary source told Alforat "The parliament has lifted its regular session of today until next Thursday after it discussed several law drafts."

    https://www.alliraqnews.com/en/index....ical-news.html
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  4. #24

    How and why were 46 Turkish hostages freed?

    How and why were 46 Turkish hostages freed?

    Forty-nine staff members of the Turkish Consulate in Mosul (three of whom are Iraqi nationals) who were taken hostage June 11 by the Islamic State (IS) were freed at 6:30 a.m. Sept. 20. Details of the operation are slowly emerging.

    Summary⎙ Print Turkey wonders what brought about the freeing of the hostages taken at its Mosul Consulate and why they obtained their liberty now.

    Author Metin TurcanPosted September 21, 2014

    Translator(s)Timur Goksel

    According to what Al-Monitor learned from Turkish security sources, the operation was planned by Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) and closely coordinated with the prime minister's office, the Foreign Ministry and the chief of the Turkish General Staff.

    According to information provided by officials and communicated by the media, in the three months of their captivity the hostages were kept together in Mosul but their location was changed eight times. The MIT had been keeping track of their movements for the last two months, both through human intelligence sources and with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) surveillance.

    Three plans were developed for the rescue of the hostages: a military operation, persuasion through contacts with IS or paying ransom. Turkish intelligence officials were in close contact with IS in Mosul, with the Army of Naqshbandi dominated by former Baath cadres and with the Council of Mosul Tribes. The plan for a military operation was shelved after establishing close contacts with influential Sunni Arab tribes in Mosul who have been friendly to Turkey for many years. Turkey’s close liaison with the Mosul tribes was never a secret.

    According to official statements, Turkey carried out the rescue operation all by itself without any input from foreign intelligence services. Officials also denied any ransom bargaining. They said no ransom was paid and there were no hostilities during the operation. The official Turkish narrative spoke of persuasion through contacts, an exclusive Turkish operation, no ransom payment and no clashes, while emphasizing the role of the Sunni Arab tribes of Mosul. Turkish news media reports are overflowing with praise for the MIT.

    Interesting reports surfaced on the Takvahaber news website, which is identified as the IS mouthpiece in Turkey. According to one Takvahaber report, which was based on the Twitter account of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the IS caliph, the decision to release the hostages was personally approved by Baghdadi after Turkey refused to agree to the US demand for “active support of the coalition.”

    According to the same report, there was no operation of any kind. Hostages were moved on the night of Sept. 19-20 from Mosul to Raqqa in Syria, which is known as the IS capital and therefore considered more secure. They were then moved from Raqqa to Turkey’s Akcakale crossing about 40 miles away, and handed over to Turkish officials.

    In addition to the key question of whether the hostages were rescued through an operation or handed over by IS to Turkish officials, another question that gained prominence is, “Why now?” Why did IS give up the strategic ace it was holding against Turkey just now that the United States is setting up a coalition and is about to launch a military offensive?

    Two major factors may have been at play. The first was the changing balance of power in Mosul: According to Turkish intelligence sources, US airstrikes seriously degraded IS communications between key centers in Mosul, Fallujah, Raqqa and Tikrit it controls. IS withdrew most of its Mosul forces to inland areas. US airstrikes were instrumental in changing the power structure of Mosul by strengthening the role of the Army of Naqshbandi and the Council of Mosul Tribes. Both favored the release of the hostages. The second major factor was the severe reaction from the Sunni world after IS released visuals of the beheadings it carried out of three Westerners. As such, IS' release of the Turkish hostages signifies a change in IS strategy and signifies a move to win over Sunni public opinion.

    In Turkey, some experts said a congratulatory message issued by the chief of the Turkish General Staff in a media statement titled “Return of the Mosul consulate personnel” showed how the military command wanted to emphasize that the operation was not carried out solely by the MIT, but with military support. Security sources said the UAV surveillance activity to monitor the movements of the hostages was carried out by the military, and said Turkish special forces provided security for the entire operation. Since the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, Turkish special forces coordinated liaison operations in Kirkuk, Mosul and Tal Afar in conjunction with the US Army, and during the course of those activities developed strong ties with local elites.

    A final question: Why were the hostages held in Mosul not handed over to officials of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) 20 miles away, but instead taken 200 miles to Raqqa and then to Turkey’s Akcakale? There may be two major factors at play here as well. It could be that Turkey did not want the Kurds in northern Iraq to play the role of an intermediary and be seen as the “saviors.” The second factor could be that there is a crisis of confidence between the Sunni tribes of Mosul and the KRG. It is likely that the tribes did not want the hostages to be handed over to the Kurds. This possibility is significant for indicating soured relations between the Iraqi Kurds and the Sunni tribes.

    The main question in the Turkish media is "What now?" Since the hostages have been released, will Turkey be less recalcitrant to join the anti-IS coalition? This is going to be a hotly debated issue in the coming days, particularly since Turkey cited the hostages as a major reason for not joining in the coalition.

    Of course, conspiracy theories on regional developments are making the rounds. A member of the Turkish parliament wrote on Twitter: “Release of the hostages is actually a CIA move to persuade Turkey to join the coalition.”

    This tweet will certainly find a prominent place in the Turkish tradition of resorting to conspiracy theories to explain complex issues. In this case, however, it is worrying that such a theory emanated not from the man in the street but from a parliamentarian.

    In short, two key questions that will be discussed now are why IS released the Turkish hostages and why now. The Turkish media is justifiably confused, wondering why the hostages were released now if no ransom was paid, and there being no apparent IS gain for the release. That could mean that IS is losing power, or that it is engaged in a major public relations effort to win back the hearts and the minds of the Sunni world it alienated with its barbaric actions.

    https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/orig...#ixzz3E3ua2fiA
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  5. #25

    Hakim asserts to the Kurdish parties in Arbil, the seriousness of the government of a

    Hakim asserts to the Kurdish parties in Arbil, the seriousness of the government of al-Abadi in ending the differences between the center and the region

    22/09/2014 19:05:00

    BAGHDAD / NINA / Head of the Islamic Supreme Council Ammar al-Hakim said on Monday that the government of al-Abadi is serious about ending the differences between the center and the region, noting that the current political situation is reassuring and indicates a major breakthrough in the troubles, which ruled the political relationship between the province and the center during the previous period.

    A statement by the Supreme Council quoted al-Hakim as saying during a meeting with representatives of the entities and Kurdish political parties in Arbil that the current government represents all spectra and components in the country and reflects the real intention by all political parties in resolving and end the crisis through the insistence of the political parties to make it a success.

    https://www.ninanews.com/english/News...ar95_VQ=HGLKFE

    * IMO, what the foregoing means for the Kurds is that they can expect to be disappointed, at least initially, with the response of the new government to the Kurdish demands. *
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  6. #26

    Abadi invited by UNSC to attend its session over Iraq

    Abadi invited by UNSC to attend its session over Iraq

    Monday, 22 September 2014 19:47

    Baghdad (AIN) –The Premier, Haider al-Abadi, received an invitation by the UN Security Council to attend its session over the situation in Iraq.


    The parliament Speaker, Saleem al-Jobouri stated during the parliament session today "The Foreign Minister, Ibrahim al-Jaafary, was supposed to be invited for the UNSC session over the international support to Iraq and its situation."

    "Jaafary is currently in New York and he will be busy, so the Premier, Haider al-Abadi, will attend the session instead of him," Jobouri concluded.

    https://www.alliraqnews.com/en/index....over-iraq.html
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  7. #27

    Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi reveals a criminal scheme aims to topple his governmen

    Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi reveals a criminal scheme aims to topple his government

    رئيس الوزراء حيدر العبادي يكشف عن مخطط اجرامي يهدف لاسقاط حكومته Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi reveals a criminal scheme aims to topple his government
    Ali Mohsen Radi

    Section:News

    September 22, 2014 14:44

    Readers Number:1274

    Revealed Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi for a criminal scheme aims to bring down his government,

    An informed source said that al-Abadi said during a meeting held by the members of the three presidencies at the invitation of President of the Republic at the Peace Palace in Baghdad, said the previous government withdrew billions of dollars from the fund, which kept the oil revenue was unaccounted for after, according to a source close to him.

    The source added that al-Abbadi accused implicitly "predecessor, former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to withdraw billions of dollars from the Development Fund for Iraq" EDF Aye. " The Abadi said that the process of withdrawal of these huge amounts of money has something personal of Mr. al-Maliki, and bills of exchange provided is not accurate and clearly indicate a scam big hit her treasury Iraq and that he will pursue the perpetrators of this crime, whatever their positions, according to the same source.

    This confirmed members of the parliamentary finance committee that the government admitted to them that the fund is not where currently only three billion dollars, while the Council of Ministers says he has a six billion dollars last month.

    Usually found in the Development Fund for Iraq "EDF Aye" about 10 billion dollars to ensure salary payments and government expenditures, and critics say the government's policies that it took advantage of the absence of law for the budget and involved spending more than the normal limit, amid ambiguity about the expenses of war and emergency conditions, and warnings of bankruptcy Fund returns and the state's inability to meet financial obligations.

    Deputies said they had asked specialists from the Government of Haider Abadi documentation describes the revenues and expenses to make sure of seemingly contradictory information about the amounts of the Fund.

    For its part, explained MP for the Kurdistan Alliance, a member of the Finance Committee temporary Najiba Najib "The committee demanded that the Ministry of Finance to provide us with data on the amount of money deposited in the fund," EDF Aye. "

    It pointed out that "the Minister of Finance and agency purity Net said in August that there are six billion dollars in the fund, and then returned during hosted in the House of Representatives recently mentioned that the remaining balance in the fund is (3) billions of dollars" in contradiction up to half.

    Experts fear that covet the government to borrow from the cash reserve at the central bank, estimated at up to 60 billion dollars, warning that it has many consequences, including the collapse of the exchange rate of the local currency.

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  8. #28

    Financial planning to send the budget to the Parliament tomorrow

    Financial planning to send the budget to the Parliament tomorrow

    Monday 22 September 2014

    The parliamentary Finance Committee revealed that the Finance Ministry had informed her that it will send the federal budget for the 2014 Parliament Tuesday after completing all the required data.

    She said the interim President of the parliamentary Finance Committee, Magda Tamimi told the radio the Marbad summarized "contacts between it and Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani as the agency promised to send the budget to Parliament on Tuesday after the Government completed a review of most of the paragraphs, as well as the Ministry of finance to send financial statements to the parliamentary Finance Committee to study and compare it with data sent from a funeral by the Central Bank and the Ministry of oil export and Exchange and other things."
    Tamimi said that "the Ministry of finance attributed the delay in sending the federal budget and the week you selected its representative, stated that the delay in a number of ministries and local governments to exchange financial data for the last eight months of the year."
    Tamimi called on local governments and ministries late sending lists of the past eight months as soon as possible to enable the Finance Ministry to send the budget tomorrow to Parliament.
    In the same context, Al-Tamimi said "jobs will be launched if the vote on the budget was over thirty-seven thousand jobs were Education Ministry share half."
    The interim Chairman of the parliamentary Finance Committee that "its excluded special items up titles of the cabinet reshuffle, saying the amendments demanded by the Commission was to clarify the amount of disbursements of budgets to the provinces, as well as what was spent by the Federal Government over the defence and interior ministries in terms of armament, the funds allocated for the Ministry of displacement and migration".

    https://www.microsofttranslator.com/b...a-4da3597045be
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  9. #29

    State of law disqualify Maliki from its presidency

    State of law disqualify Maliki from its presidency

    Monday, 22 September 2014 11:14

    Shafaq News / A leader in the State of Law coalition revealed on Monday, that the coalition has taken a decision to disqualify its head who held the position of Vice President Nuri al-Maliki and appointment MP and leader in the coalition , Ali al-Adeeb instead.

    The source told “Shafaq News", that “ the coalition made ​​the decision at a meeting yesterday.”

    The source, who asked not to be identified said “ the coalition also decided to nominate the head of Badr bloc, Hadi al-Ameri to take over the position of the Ministry of the Interior.

    https://english.shafaaq.com/index.php...i-for-interior

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