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Iraqi News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
The Ministerial Council Discusses Ongoing Preparations for Hosting the Arab Summit
Baghdad-INA The Ministerial Council for National Security discussed on Wednesday the ongoing preparations for hosting the Arab Summit, scheduled to be held in Baghdad on May 17th. The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Sabah al-Numan, said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): that "Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, chaired the regular meeting of the Ministerial Council for National Security, during which the overall security situation in the country and a number of topics on the agenda were discussed, and the necessary decisions and recommendations were made." The meeting included a discussion on the ongoing preparations to host the Arab Summit, scheduled to take place in Baghdad on May 17. The National Security Ministerial Council reviewed the latest developments in preparations for this significant event. The National Security Ministerial Council approved the Iraqi National Security Strategy (2025–2030), along with its implementation plan. The National Security Ministerial Council also reviewed the progress of the Criminal Justice Data Integration Project, discussed the work of the technical committee overseeing the project, and emphasized the need to achieving rapid digital transformation to complete transactions. They also addressed the distribution of responsibilities among criminal justice institutions and the adoption of a unified crime classification system, which will support Iraq's international standing through compliance with relevant United Nations resolutions."
Rudaw Net
07-04-2025
- Business
- Rudaw Net
Iraqi army, Peshmerga cooperate to upgrade Turkey border security
Also in Iraq Faili Kurds in Mandali lament neglect decades after genocide Iraq releases 1,000 detainees under general amnesty law Iraqi PM lays out trade strategy to mitigate US tariffs KDP reopens Kirkuk office closed since 2017 A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq is bolstering security on its border with Turkey through increased cooperation with the Peshmerga forces and the deployment of advanced technology and logistical support, an army spokesperson said on Sunday. 'Iraq now prioritizes protecting its territory by enhancing security infrastructure and implementing advanced surveillance systems,' Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for Iraq's Joint Operations Command, told Rudaw, adding that the measures aim to secure the country's 384-kilometer frontier with Turkey. Numan confirmed that the measures are being carried out through coordination with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)'s Peshmerga forces to 'strengthen security along the border with Turkey.' He also highlighted efforts to fortify the Turkish border with 'new outposts equipped with cutting-edge technology and logistical systems,' as well as the establishment of additional border stations tailored to the region's strategic importance and difficult terrain. Iraq's border with Turkey runs through the northern provinces of Erbil and Duhok, both under the KRG's jurisdiction. The area's rugged, mountainous landscape poses significant challenges for border security operations. Sections of the Iraqi-Turkish border are loosely controlled by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a Kurdish group engaged in conflict with Turkey since the 1980s. The PKK's presence has been cited by Ankara as justification for military incursions into Kurdish territory, including the establishment of bases, airstrikes, and artillery shelling. In March 2024, Baghdad banned the PKK, a move welcomed by Turkey. However, despite pressure from Ankara, Iraq has not designated the group as a terrorist organization. In August 2024, Iraq and Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding on security cooperation, partly aimed at addressing the PKK. Turkey has designated the PKK as a terrorist group. 'We aim to translate our growing counter-terrorism understanding with Iraq into concrete on-the-ground actions,' Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated at the time. As of March 2025, clashes between the PKK and Turkish forces have led to the full or partial displacement of 1,190 villages and resulted in 721 civilian deaths, according to the Community Peacemaker Teams (CPT), a US-based human rights organization monitoring the conflict.
Iraqi News
20-03-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
PM's spokesman Denies Forming a Security Crisis Cell Regarding Developments and Borders with Syria
Baghdad - INA The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief, Sabah al-Numan, denied on Thursday the formation of a security crisis cell regarding developments and border issues with Syria. In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), al-Numan said, "Some social media and news websites have circulated reports about (the existence of a decision by the Iraqi government to form a security crisis cell headed by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to monitor developments and control the Iraqi-Syrian border. This is within the framework of continuing cooperation between neighboring countries to establish a strategic center to ensure security in the region)."
Shafaq News
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Syria voices outrage: attacks on nationals in iraq must Stop
Shafaq News/ Syria's Foreign Ministry condemned on Wednesday the recent attacks against Syrian nationals in Iraq, describing them as violations of human rights and international law. In a statement published on its Telegram channel, the ministry said, "We reaffirm our full support for our people and call on the esteemed Iraqi government to hold the perpetrators of these crimes accountable and take all necessary measures to ensure the security and safety of Syrians residing in Iraq." The statement added that Syrian authorities were in contact with their Iraqi counterparts to closely coordinate efforts in addressing the violations and to implement swift and effective measures to prevent further incidents. "We trust in the Iraqi government's ability to uphold the rule of law and protect all communities within its territory," the ministry said. The condemnation comes amid heightened tensions following the circulation of a video showing a masked group assaulting Syrian workers in Iraq. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has ordered security forces to pursue those responsible, emphasizing that such actions contradict Iraq's values and legal principles. Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for the commander-in-chief, said in a statement that the Prime Minister had 'immediately directed the formation of a specialized security team to pursue those responsible for these acts, which are entirely contrary to Iraqi values and morals.' Iraqi security forces have recently begun monitoring social media accounts and have arrested Syrians accused of promoting terrorism, amid a surge in violence along Syria's coastal region.
Asharq Al-Awsat
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Al-Sudani Orders Crackdown after Acts of Violence Against Syrians in Iraq
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ordered the formation of a security team to pursue those responsible for "committing disgraceful acts of violence" against a number of Syrians working in the country, the PM's office said in a statement on Tuesday. 'A video circulating on social media shows a masked group from a faction calling itself 'Ya Ali Popular Formations' carrying out reprehensible acts of violence against Syrian workers in Iraq,' the PM spokesman, Sabah al-Numan, said in a statement. 'Al-Sudani immediately directed the formation of a specialized security team to pursue those responsible for these illegal acts, which have nothing to do with Iraqi morals,' the statement said. 'We strongly condemn these acts, which violate all human and moral values. They also constitute a violation of human dignity and rights,' it added. The spokesman then affirmed that the law will be fully enforced without leniency or discrimination against anyone proven to be involved in these attacks.
