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Shafaq News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq's Parliament Speaker urges UN to intervene in Gaza war
Shafaq News – Baghdad On Friday, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani called on UN Secretary-General António Guterres to take immediate action to halt what he described as the "genocidal annihilation" of civilians in Gaza. In a letter, al-Mashhadani condemned the international community's inaction, accusing Israel of systematically targeting unarmed civilians—particularly children killed while waiting in food lines. 'The world watches in silence as this massacre unfolds,' he wrote, calling the crisis 'a humanitarian disgrace.' He urged the UN to uphold its founding principles, citing the Charter's pledge to defend human dignity and prevent the horrors of war. 'If the UN fails to act,' he warned, 'it risks becoming complicit through silence.' The appeal comes as Gaza's Health Ministry reports more than 59,000 killed and 143,000 wounded since the war began. Aid remains blocked, medical systems are overwhelmed, and entire neighborhoods lie in ruins. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts have faltered. Repeated attempts at the UN Security Council to pass binding resolutions have been vetoed, despite urgent warnings from humanitarian organizations and rights groups.
Shafaq News
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi Parliament to reconvene Wednesday as leadership row ends
Shafaq News – Baghdad A heated dispute that paralyzed Iraq's Parliament has ended with a 'brotherly reconciliation' and a formal apology, a parliamentary source revealed on Tuesday, clearing the way for the legislature to resume work. The row erupted Monday during a closed-door session when Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani's recent remarks on the Iraqi political process and elections triggered a verbal altercation with First Deputy Speaker Mohsen al-Mandalawi and several lawmakers from the Shiite Coordination Framework. The clash forced an abrupt postponement of that day's parliamentary meeting. The source told Shafaq News that al-Mandalawi apologized to al-Mashhadani during a meeting mediated by Second Deputy Speaker Shakhwan Abdullah in Baghdad. The three leaders, he added, agreed to put the recent tensions behind them, restore cooperation, reactivate parliamentary proceedings, and insulate parliament from 'political rivalries and electioneering.' Following the reconciliation, the Council of Representatives published its agenda for Wednesday's session, scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. The agenda includes votes on two draft laws and debates on four additional legislative proposals.
Shafaq News
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi lawmakers to resume work with full agenda
Shafaq News – Baghdad Iraq's Parliament will resume sessions on July 12, following the end of its legislative recess, with a vote on three key bills topping the agenda, according to the agenda released on Wednesday. Lawmakers will vote on the draft laws for mental health, tobacco harm prevention, and a proposal to establish a syndicate for Iraqi programmers. The session is set to begin at 1:00 p.m. Baghdad time. جدول اعمال الجلسة رقم (١) السبت ١٢/ تموز /٢٠٢٥ — مجلس النواب العراقي (@Parliament_iq) July 8, 2025 Earlier, Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani urged all members 'to fulfill their responsibilities by attending the upcoming sessions to ensure the passage of legislation.'
Shafaq News
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq Parliament reconvenes for critical final term
Shafaq News - Baghdad On Tuesday, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani urged all lawmakers to resume attendance as the final term of the current parliamentary cycle begins. Addressing political blocs, their leaders, members, and independent deputies, al-Mashhadani emphasized the urgent need for unity and cooperation. 'It is our national duty to work together and ensure the passage of important laws that serve the interests of the Iraqi people,' he noted, stressing the importance of a stable legislative process during this critical phase. He also called on lawmakers to prioritize the country's broader interests, setting aside political differences to support Iraq's democratic path ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 11, 2025. Earlier today, a parliamentary source informed Shafaq News that the Council of Representatives plans to hold its next session on Saturday, July 12, marking the start of the final legislative term. The source also added that this session follows the end of the parliamentary recess on Wednesday, July 9, with lawmakers expected to pass several key laws, including securing a quorum to vote on repealing the Khor Abdullah agreement.
Rudaw Net
08-07-2025
- Business
- Rudaw Net
Erbil-Baghdad oil, salary deal excluded from Iraqi cabinet agenda
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - An Iraqi Council of Ministers meeting on Tuesday began without the long-awaited agreement between Erbil and Baghdad over oil exports and salary disbursements on its agenda, despite reports of progress in negotiations. According to the official meeting schedule seen by Rudaw, the oil and salary issue does not appear among the topics for discussion. The session began before any indication that the item would be added. However, a source from the Council of Ministers in Baghdad told Rudaw on the condition of anonymity that if the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) delegation and federal authorities reach a last-minute deal before the session ends, it could still be proposed as a resolution. Cabinet rules allow for urgent items to be introduced at the end of a meeting by either a minister or the prime minister's office. Salary payments to more than 1.2 million KRG public employees have been suspended since late May after Baghdad halted budget transfers, citing Erbil's failure to deliver its share of oil to the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) and alleging the KRG exceeded its 12.67 percent allocation in the 2025 federal budget. The crisis has been exacerbated by the ongoing halt in Kurdistan Region oil exports through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, which has been offline since March 2023 following an international arbitration ruling. Despite the item's absence from Tuesday's agenda, Iraqi state newspaper al-Sabah reported earlier in the day that negotiations between the two sides had made significant progress and were 'close' to reaching a resolution. The paper said progress had accelerated in recent days to finalize a deal based on the constitution. On Monday, a senior KRG delegation arrived in Baghdad to resume talks with federal officials. A breakthrough would mark a major step forward in resolving the protracted financial dispute that has led to repeated salary delays across the Region. Iraq's parliament announced on Sunday that 'solutions have been reached' on key disputes and said they would be discussed 'in the coming days.' The statement followed meetings between Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani and top Kurdish officials, including Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani and Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) leader Masoud Barzani. A key sticking point in the oil negotiations remains the volume Erbil must commit to SOMO. Baghdad has demanded 400,000 barrels per day (bpd), while Erbil has offered 280,000 bpd as a starting point, according to informed sources. Hastyar Qadir contributed to this report.
