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7 days ago
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Iraq backs worker rights at global labor summit
Shafaq News/ Iraq's Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Ahmed al-Asadi, met with his Turkish counterpart, Vedat Isıkhan on Tuesday in Geneva during the 113th session of the . The meeting, held at the United Nations headquarters, was part of Iraq's broader efforts to strengthen its labor legislation in line with international standards. Al-Asadi led Iraq's tripartite delegation, which included representatives of government, employers, and workers. During the conference, the Iraqi delegation participated in discussions on global labor issues such as biological risk protection, regulating digital platform work, and integrating the informal economy. Al-Asadi stressed Iraq's commitment to updating national labor laws to meet international conventions, with a focus on occupational health, social protection, and workers' rights. He also confirmed Iraq's plans to submit outstanding reports on core labor conventions by September, covering areas such as forced labor, child labor, workplace safety, and maritime labor protections. 113. Uluslararası Çalışma Konferansı kapsamında Irak Çalışma ve Sosyal İşler Bakanı Sayın Ahmed Jassem Saber Al-Asadi ile gerçekleştirdiğimiz ikili görüşmede, iki ülke arasında istihdam ve sosyal güvenlik alanlarında iş birliğini kurumsallaştırmayı sağlayacak adımları… — Prof. Dr. Vedat Işıkhan (@isikhanvedat) June 3, 2025
Shafaq News
08-05-2025
- Politics
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SOURCE: CF in Tehran seeks consensus to avoid unilateral election moves
Shafaq News/ A senior delegation from Iraq's Shiite Coordination Framework (CF) arrived in Tehran for high-level consultations ahead of the country's 2025 parliamentary elections, a source familiar with the matter revealed on Thursday. The source told Shafaq News that the delegation, which includes representatives from all CF factions, has been tasked with engaging Iranian officials on key strategic concerns—particularly those linked to Tehran's interests in Iraq. 'The Framework is keen to avoid unilateral decisions as elections approach,' the source noted, underscoring that the meetings are intended to ensure cohesion among the bloc's influential factions. The Tehran visit follows growing reports that the CF will contest the November 11 vote through a decentralized electoral strategy. Rather than running under a single list, Framework factions appear poised to field multiple slates to maximize outreach and secure a broader parliamentary footprint. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is expected to lead al-Furatain list, which will include allied groups such as Labor Minister Ahmed al-Asadi's Sanad Bloc and Popular Mobilization Commission Chairman Faleh al-Fayyad's Ataa Movement. Meanwhile, former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's State of Law Coalition is preparing a separate list that will feature the Daawa Party, Bashair Movement, and Al-Nahj Al-Watani Party. Haider al-Abadi's Victory Alliance (al-Nasr) is forming a joint slate with Ammar al-Hakim's Wisdom Movement (al-Hikmah) and a number of independent candidates. Asaib Ahl al-Haq, led by Qais al-Khazali, is reportedly weighing an independent run, though internal talks continue regarding potential alliances with smaller factions. According to CF insiders, the emerging fragmented structure is a calculated move designed to broaden electoral appeal, test factional strength, and secure more seats. The delegation's visit also unfolds against a backdrop of rising US pressure on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Washington has recently renewed sanctions threats, reiterating calls for Baghdad to assert full control over all armed entities operating within its borders.
