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Iraqi News
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Mandalawi extends congratulations to Christian community on the occasion of Easter
Baghdad – INA First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mohsen Al-Mandalawi, extended warm congratulations on Sunday to the Christian community on the occasion of Easter, emphasizing their status as one of the most original and vital components of the Iraqi social fabric. According to a statement from his media office, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Mandalawi offered 'his sincerest congratulations and best wishes to our Christian brothers and sisters in Iraq and around the world on the occasion of the blessed Easter.' He stressed that 'Christians represent one of the most important and deeply rooted communities in Iraq, having historically contributed to the nation's civilization and the preservation of its cultural and social diversity.' Al-Mandalawi called for seizing the occasion to 'strengthen the values of peaceful coexistence and brotherhood among all segments of the Iraqi people, and to work together for the country's reconstruction and revival through the collective efforts of its diverse communities.' He concluded by expressing hope that 'peace and security will prevail across our beloved homeland, and that holidays may serve as opportunities to deepen love and harmony and to move forward toward a future worthy of the sacrifices of all Iraqis.'
Iraqi News
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Anfal Crime Is a Deep National Wound, Says Al-Mandalawi
First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen Al-Mandalawi affirmed on Monday that the Anfal crime is a deep national wound. In a statement obtained by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Mandalawi said, "The Anfal crime committed by the Ba'athist regime against the Kurdish people 37 years ago was not merely a military operation, but a dark page in the history of tyranny and oppression. Internationally prohibited weapons were used to commit genocide against innocent people, in an unforgettable scene of pain and betrayal." He added, "What happened in Anfal is not merely a painful past, but rather a moral and national responsibility that requires us to document the facts, stand with the victims and their families, and work to achieve justice and restore dignity." The First Deputy Speaker emphasized that "restoring the dignity of the victims can only be achieved by consolidating the values of justice and equality, and building a state that respects its diversity and protects all its components from any recurrence of these tragedies." He affirmed that "the parliament will spare no effort in supporting every legal and humanitarian effort to criminalize these crimes before history and the world."
Iraqi News
25-03-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraq: Interested in developing relations with brotherly neighbors and friends
First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Muhsin Al-Mandalawi affirmed on Tuesday that Iraq is interested in developing its relations with its brothers, neighbors, and friends. He also stated that Iraq invites reputable companies to invest in Iraq and benefit from the country's internal stability and attractive environment. "Al-Mandalawi received the Turkish Ambassador to Iraq, Anil Bora Inan, and his accompanying delegation to discuss several important issues at the local and regional levels, as well as bilateral relations and ways to strengthen them in various fields," said the media office of First Deputy Speaker in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. He stressed that "Iraq is interested in developing its relations with its brothers, neighbors, and friends, and provides significant facilities for reputable companies to invest in the country," calling on them to take advantage of the internal stability and attractive environment to expand their participation and presence, particularly "in developing the energy and electricity sectors, improving infrastructure services, and strengthening their economic partnerships to serve common interests." Al-Mandlawi called for "the importance of conducting an urgent, high-level dialogue between the governments and parliaments of the region's countries to address the threats that destabilize regional security, and to work diligently to prevent the expansion of the conflict, deter the Zionist occupation forces from implementing their malicious plans, and to work together to stop the crimes of genocide in Gaza," He also condemned "the ongoing violations of the sovereignty of Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen."
Shafaq News
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Parliamentary leaders clash over salaries amid legislative gridlock
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Iraq's First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen Al-Mandalawi dismissed remarks by Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, who questioned the legitimacy of lawmakers receiving salaries despite the ongoing suspension of parliamentary sessions. Al-Mashhadani, in a televised interview on Monday, criticized the continued legislative standstill, saying, 'A month has passed without activity—how are salaries paid to those not working?' He asked, revealing that he planned to seek guidance from Sunni and Shia religious authorities on the matter and consult political bloc leaders and parliamentary committee heads. In response, Al-Mandalawi defended Parliament's record, saying it had been highly active before the year's end, passing key legislation including the three-year budget, Public Sector Employment Framework, Disability Care Law, National Security Agency legislation, Election Commission Law, and anti-prostitution measures. He also highlighted lawmakers' oversight role, noting that parliamentary committees had summoned ministers and senior officials for questioning. Al-Mandalawi called for an 'urgent meeting of the parliamentary presidency, political bloc leaders, and committee heads' to realign legislative priorities, revive parliamentary functions, and address pressing national and regional issues. Independent lawmaker Hussein Al-Sabri told Shafaq News on Sunday that there was growing support for dissolving Parliament and holding early elections if the deadlock persisted. 'The failure to reach a quorum has caused a crisis, stalling Parliament's legislative and oversight roles,' he said. 'We urged the speaker to pursue early elections instead of allowing continued inaction,' Al-Sabri added, warning that lawmakers could gather signatures to dissolve Parliament if the impasse remained. Parliament has faced repeated disruptions due to the failure to meet quorum requirements despite scheduled sessions. The next legislative elections are scheduled for October.
Iraqi News
16-03-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Mandalawi on National Mass Graves Day: March 16 Witnesses the Bloodiness of the Former Saddam Regime
Baghdad-INA First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohsen Al-Mandalawi affirmed today, Sunday, that March 16 (National Mass Graves Day) bears witness to the bloodiness of the former Saddam regime, calling on relevant authorities and media institutions to document the crimes of that dark era. In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Mandalawi said, "Today, we recall with deep pain the criminal practices committed by the bloody Ba'ath regime against various components of our people across our country, most notably Halabja and Anfal massacres, the mass graves, Sha'ban uprising, the killing of scholars, religious figures, and others. These practices embodied the brutality and tyranny of the dictator and his terrorist regime over decades, revealing to the world the horror of his violations and the extent of his thirst for bloodshed to consolidate his authority over the skulls and wounds of Iraqis." He added, "We voted in the House of Representatives to designate March 16 as a national day for mass graves under Official Holidays Law No. 12 of 2024. We were keen to make this date a testament to the brutality of the former Saddam regime." According to the statement, Al-Mandalawi called on "the relevant authorities and media institutions to document the crimes of that dark era and highlight the extent of the sacrifices made by our people," stressing, "We will, in turn, work to enact laws that promote justice and contribute to redressing the families of martyrs and guaranteeing their rights."
