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Iraqi News
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
UN Special Representative for Iraq visits Karbala
Baghdad ( – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Mohamed Al-Hassan, visited the province of Karbala in central Iraq on Saturday and met with its governor, Nsayif Jassim Al-Khatabi. The governorate's growth and the possible role of the United Nations through its specialized agencies were among the topics of discussion at the meeting with the governor of Karbala, according to a statement released by UNAMI. Al-Hassan praised the governorate's accomplishments and their value on a national scale. Al-Hassan stated during a press conference that the UN is interested in promoting growth and service enhancement across Iraq, notably in the province of Karbala. The UN official underlined the need for ongoing collaboration between the UN and the Iraqi government. At the request of the Iraqi government, UNAMI was created in 2003 as a special political mission by UN Security Council Resolution 1500. The mission is tasked with coordinating the UN agencies' development and humanitarian initiatives in collaboration with civil society and government partners. Despite not providing humanitarian or development programs directly, UNAMI connects Iraqi partners with the technical expertise of the UN's network in Iraq and increases awareness of humanitarian and development challenges in the country. The mission in Iraq currently employs about 648 people, including 397 Iraqi staff members and 251 international staff members.
Iraqi News
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Al-Sudani Meets the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Iraq
Baghdad-INA Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today, Wednesday, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Iraq, Mr. Mohamed Al-Hassan. The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received - today, Wednesday - the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Mohammed al-Hassan, and during the meeting, they discussed developing cooperation between Iraq and the international organization to confront challenges and achieve common goals." The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation between Iraq and the United Nations to address challenges and achieve shared goals. Discussions also covered the latest regional developments, highlighting the importance of the UN's role in mitigating the effects of war and assisting the Palestinian and Lebanese peoples. Additionally, the meeting emphasized the necessity of cooperation and coordination to support Syria in organizing an inclusive political process that ensures the participation of all components and preserves its territorial integrity.
Shafaq News
05-02-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Amid protests, UN highlights humanitarian concerns of Kurdistan salary crisis
Shafaq News/ The United Nations confirmed, on wednesday, it is closely monitoring the humanitarian situation of protesters demanding the payment of their overdue salaries. However, the UN emphasized it does not interfere in financial and administrative matters, as these are governmental affairs. The organization stated that it would convey the protesters' demands to the relevant authorities in both Erbil and Baghdad. A source told Shafaq News, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Iraq, Mohamed Al-Hassan, met with Delshad Mirani, one of the protesters. The source explained, the UN shows respecting the sovereignty of governments and does not have the authority to intervene in their financial decisions, but it is concerned with following up on the humanitarian situation of the protests and the protesters themselves. Al-Hassan expressed understanding of the suffering faced by the protesters due to the delayed salaries, noting that the UN is monitoring the humanitarian consequences of the financial crisis. For her part, the head of the Independent High Commission for Human Rights, Mona Yuhanna, called on the federal government in Baghdad to listen to the voices of the protesters and the citizens affected in the Kurdistan Region. She emphasized that salaries are a legitimate right that cannot be compromised. During a press conference held at the protest tents in Al-Sulaymaniyah, Yuhanna stressed that salaries constitute the primary source of income for citizens, and it is the responsibility of the federal government to respond to the demands of the protesters and citizens who are demanding their legitimate rights. She expressed hope 2025 would mark the end of the suffering of the region's citizens, who have faced repeated delays in receiving their monthly salaries, the reasons for which have not yet been clearly identified. Yuhanna emphasized the Iraqi government must take urgent measures to ensure that financial entitlements are delivered on time, considering this an "essential commitment to citizens." The head of the Independent High Commission for Human Rights concluded her statements by calling for serious attention to the issue of salaries for Kurdistan Region employees, underscoring that providing salaries on time is both a legal and humanitarian right that should be a top priority for the Iraqi government. Al-Al-Sulaymaniyah has witnessed ongoing protests by employees demanding the payment of their overdue salaries, with protesters setting up tents as a symbol of their dissatisfaction with the financial crisis. These protests come amid economic and political challenges that have strained the relationship between the regional government and the federal government, affecting the regular payment of employees' financial entitlements.
Shafaq News
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraq receives 81 ISIS families from Syria
Shafaq News/ On Friday, a new batch of families linked to ISIS arrived at the Al-Jadaa camp in southern Mosul from Syria's Al-Hol. An Iraqi security source told Shafaq News that Iraqi forces received the 20th batch of ISIS families, comprising 81 families with a total of 360 individuals. The source explained that 60% of these families are originally from Nineveh province, while 20% hail from Al-Anbar, and the remaining 20% are from areas around Baghdad, Kirkuk, and Saladin. Earlier this month, a security source in Nineveh told Shafaq News that 191 families—totaling 710 individuals—linked to ISIS arrived at Al-Jadaa camp in Qayyarah, south of Mosul. This transfer is part of an agreement between the Iraqi government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to repatriate Iraqi citizens from Al-Hol camp in Syria. The families are transported via the Rabia border crossing and undergo security screening at Al-Jadaa camp before being cleared to return to their areas of origin. These latest transfers are part of a broader repatriation effort, with Iraq bringing back 706 individuals in October 2024, 185 families in April 2024, and 173 families in June 2024. The government ultimately aims to close the camp entirely as part of efforts to reduce cross-border security risks. However, the relocation of these individuals has sparked fears of extremist ideologies spreading, as many residents, including children, may have been indoctrinated and could pose long-term security risks. Over 60% of Iraqi nationals in the camp are children under 17, and 20% are under five, many of whom have been deprived of basic rights, including education. Al-Hol has been described as a highly securitized, harsh environment, often likened to a prison due to its restrictive conditions. Additionally, efforts to repatriate camp residents have faced numerous obstacles, including widespread stigma and local resistance, complicating the reintegration process. Yesterday, The United Nations announced the official launch of the second phase of the ONE UN Plan, titled 'New Beginnings' in collaboration with the Iraqi government, a comprehensive framework designed to support the safe, voluntary, and dignified return, rehabilitation, and reintegration of Iraqi nationals from Al-Hol and Al-Roj camps. Speaking at the ceremony, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq and Head of UNAMI Dr. Mohamed Al-Hassan stated, 'It is time to close this file and turn the page on ISIS threats. It is a challenging project and solving it in accordance with international standards and in a manner that commensurate with the level of this country that has shaped the civilization of humanity is evidence of Iraq's recovery.' The ONE UN Plan builds on Iraq's ongoing efforts since 2021 to repatriate and reintegrate its citizens, with a focus on women and children who have endured harsh and unstable conditions in Al-Hol camp. Acknowledging the worsening humanitarian and security situation in Al-Hol, the Iraqi government has accelerated repatriation efforts, despite significant challenges, the UN indicated.
