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Iraqi News
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq takes control of UNAMI building in Mosul as mission concludes
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi government formally took over a facility in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul that had previously been used by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). The step aligns with plans to conclude UNAMI's mission by the end of 2025. The spokesperson for the Iraqi government, Basem Al-Awadi, acknowledged the move in an official statement, stressing that it is consistent with the existing agreement between Iraq and the United Nations, the state-run news agency (INA) reported. The statement additionally mentioned that more UN mission buildings will be gradually given to Iraqi authorities as part of the disengagement procedure. The UN Security Council officially authorized in May 2024 a last extension of the mission's mandate for 19 months, until December 31, 2025, when all UNAMI tasks will be completed. The UN mission was established in 2003 in response to the US-led coalition invasion, at Iraq's request and with the approval of the UN Security Council. The mission's principal function has been to provide advice, support, and help to Iraq's government and residents in different fields.
Iraqi News
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq condemns Israel's starvation tactic in Gaza
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi government denounced on Tuesday Israel's intentional starvation strategy against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. According to the spokesperson for the Iraqi government, Basem Al-Awadi, Israel has clearly and unequivocally violated all humanitarian and legal norms by employing siege strategies and preventing the delivery of food and humanitarian aid to the civilians in Gaza to exacerbate their suffering. Al-Awadi stated that Israel has used hunger as a weapon, describing the situation in the Gaza Strip as painful and terrible, the state-run news agency (INA) reported. The Iraqi official urged Arab and Islamic countries, as well as international organizations, to accept responsibility and apply maximum pressure to assure the delivery of critical aid to Gaza's inhabitants, accusing Israel of seeking total war and driving the enclave to hunger. Israel has prevented the UN and other international organizations from delivering humanitarian supplies to Gaza, aggravating the humanitarian crisis caused by its three-month blockade.
