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Rudaw Net
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Kirkuk court hands suspended sentence to Kurdish villager over disputed land
Also in Iraq Baghdad may waive oil shortfall blocking June budget transfers to Erbil: KRG source PM Sudani discusses recent attacks in Baghdad meeting KRG says not consulted on Iraq-UN poverty report Iraqi president, PM stress state resources must not be used for election purposes A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A Kurdish man from Kirkuk's Topzawa village was sentenced to six months in prison earlier this week after a complaint by the Iraqi army accused him of building a house on land it claims belongs to the defense ministry. The execution of the sentence was suspended due to the man's age and clean criminal record, he told Rudaw on Thursday. Ibrahim Topzawayi said the disputed land was originally owned by his family but was seized during the Baathist regime's reign. "In my first court session, I was released on bail of 3 million dinars [about $2,290], but in the final session [on Monday] the judge decided on six months imprisonment and suspended the execution of the sentence, because I have no criminal record and my age is not suitable for such a sentence,' he told Rudaw. Topzawa, a Kurdish village in Kirkuk province, was one of the areas Arabized by decree of the Baath Supreme Revolutionary Court. According to Topzawayi and local officials, the 11th Division of the Iraqi Army has filed complaints against 17 other villagers - 13 of them farmers - accusing them of encroaching on five land plots that the defense ministry claims ownership of. Sati' Nasih, a representative of the Topzawa farmers, told Rudaw on Thursday that 'the other 17 people… have been summoned by the police station on the same case, but the court has so far only processed one case." Nasih said the complaints were filed in 2024 and claim the area is intended for a future army base. 'Those houses have been built for 18 years, and the area of those lands in dispute is about 60 dunums,' he added. A dunam is 1,000 square meters. Sabah Habib, a Kurdish member of Iraq's parliament from Kirkuk, told Rudaw that the lands in question should have been returned to their original owners under a law passed in January that annulled Baath-era property decisions. 'But until now the implementation guidelines for that law have not been issued by the [Iraqi] Council of Ministers,' he said. Iraq's parliament passed the land restitution bill on January 21. It seeks to return properties taken from Kurdish and Turkmen citizens and granted to Arab settlers under the Baathist regime. The law followed a July 2023 decision by the Council of Ministers to revoke decrees from the Baath Revolutionary Command Council. Abdullah Mirwais, a member of the Kirkuk Provincial Council and head of its agriculture committee, told Rudaw the sentence against Topzawayi represents a 'dangerous' precedent, since the law meant to return the land has not yet been enforced. He said the committee tasked with drafting the law's implementation guidelines has completed its work and is waiting for the prime minister's approval. Oil-rich and ethnically diverse Kirkuk remains one of Iraq's most contested areas between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the federal government. The province saw widespread land confiscations under Saddam Hussein's Arabization policy, with Article 140 of Iraq's post-2003 constitution mandating their reversal - a process that remains incomplete. Hastyar Qadir contributed to this article.
Jordan News
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
The King Attends the Armed Forces General Command Iftar and Opens the Military Documentation Center - Jordan News
The King Attends the Armed Forces General Command Iftar and Opens the Military Documentation Center His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, attended the iftar banquet hosted by the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces - Arab Army, on Monday. اضافة اعلان Before the iftar, His Majesty inaugurated the Military Documentation Center, which is affiliated with the Military Media Directorate. The center houses thousands of documents related to the armed forces, in the presence of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Yousef Ahmad Huneiti. His Majesty listened to a briefing presented by the Director of Military Media about the center, its goals, and its future plans. His Majesty also toured the center's sections, which document the Arab Army's battles and its participation in peacekeeping operations and counterterrorism efforts. His Majesty joined the Armed Forces personnel for the iftar and performed the Maghrib prayer together with those present. His Majesty extended his congratulations to the members of the Armed Forces and security agencies on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan and the 69th anniversary of the Arab Army's leadership being Arabized. He expressed his pride in and appreciation for their competence and discipline. The iftar was attended by the Director of the General Intelligence Directorate, Major General Ahmad Husni, the Director of Public Security, Major General Dr. Obaidallah Al-Maaytah, senior officers, and a number of officers, non-commissioned officers, and personnel from the Armed Forces and security agencies.
Jordan News
02-03-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Major General Al-Hunaiti: Continuous Reinforcement of Border Fronts with Specialized Forces to Ensure the Defense of the Kingdom's Borders
Major General Al-Hunaiti: Continuous Reinforcement of Border Fronts with Specialized Forces to Ensure the Defense of the Kingdom's Borders On Saturday, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Major General Yousef Ahmed Al-Hunaiti, inspected the border posts of the 10th and 12th Royal Border Guard Battalions, which are part of the 2nd Border Guard Brigade, one of the formations of the Northern Military Region. This visit is part of his ongoing effort to monitor the readiness of military units and formations. He was received by the Commander of the Region. اضافة اعلان Major General Al-Hunaiti listened to briefings from the relevant commanders on the operational and logistical status, as well as the efforts being made to protect the border frontlines and the role of the region in maintaining the Kingdom's security and stability. He toured the region's border front and observed the readiness of the Border Guard personnel and the specialized forces supporting them in their security duties. He praised the significant efforts made by the brave members of the Border Guard units in various locations, highlighting their role in defending the country, protecting its resources, and standing firm against any threats to its security and stability. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasized that the process of reinforcing the border fronts with specialized forces continues to ensure the fulfillment of the military's mission in defending the Kingdom's borders. During his visit, Major General Al-Hunaiti met with the personnel of the Border Guard Forces and their supporting units from various formations, congratulating them on the occasion of the blessed month of Ramadan and the 69th anniversary of the Arab Army's command being Arabized. He also commended the tremendous efforts of the Jordanian Armed Forces personnel in their various locations, praising the high morale within the Northern Military Region. The visit was attended by several senior officers of the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army.
Jordan News
01-03-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
Crown Prince: "O Our Arab Army" - Jordan News
Crown Prince: "O Our Arab Army" His Royal Highness Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II congratulated the nation on the anniversary of the Arab Army's command being Arabized in a post on his Instagram account. اضافة اعلان His Royal Highness shared a photo of members of the Arab Army with the caption "O Our Arab Army 1-3-1956."
