Early Thursday Morning Iraq News Highlights 5-12-22
Early Thursday Morning Iraq News Highlights 5-12-22
Postponing The Voting Session On The Food Security Law
Policy 2022-05-11 | 17:14 Source: Alsumaria news 2,018 views The House of Representatives decided, on Thursday, to postpone the voting session on the emergency food security support law until next Saturday.
The media department of the council said in a statement, that "for the purpose of completing the discussions and maturation of the emergency support law for food security and development, and for the need for more time, it was decided to postpone the session to vote on the bill." LINK
The KDP On The National Majority: It Does Not Suit Iraq
Policy 2022-05-11 | 14:45 Source: Alsumaria news 4,967 views The head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party's parliamentary bloc, Vian Sabri, considered, on Wednesday, that the national sectarian majority does not suit Iraq, stressing the existence of a complete disruption of the political process, while noting that the Sinjar file should be resolved by the federal government.
During her speech to the "Oana" program broadcast by Alsumaria satellite channel, Sabri said, "It is important to activate the work of Parliament, and the session for selecting the President of the Republic is very important," noting that "the caretaker government is not a real government."
She added that "the dilemma in activating the blocking third that was from the Federal Court," stressing "the necessity of giving priority to the national interest."
On raising the issue of early elections, Sabri said, "Not all political blocs will be an option," noting that "there is a complete disruption of the political process."
She added that "there is pressure on the independents," noting that "the national sectarian majority does not suit Iraq ."
Regarding what is happening in Sinjar , Sabri said, "The Beh Keke has become a disaster for Iraq and Kurdistan," adding that "the Sinjar file must be resolved by the federal government." LINK
Parliament Grants An Exception To Members Of These Parliamentary Committees
Policy 2022-05-11 | 13:41 Source: Alsumaria news 2,847 views Today, Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted to allow members of seven committees to be present in other parliamentary committees.
In a statement received by Alsumaria News, the Council’s media department said, “The House of Representatives voted to exclude members of the committees below and allow their membership in other parliamentary committees:
- Committee on Women, Family and Childhood
- Committee on Endowments and Clans
- Committee on Migration, Displacement and Community Reconciliation - Committee on Youth and Sports - Committee on Culture, Tourism, Antiquities and Media - Committee on Human Rights.
And the House of Representatives announced, earlier today, Wednesday, the completion of voting on the members of the permanent parliamentary committees. LINK
Al-Zamili Directs The Parliamentary Committees To Hold Their Meetings Starting Next Week
Policy 2022-05-11 | 10:21 Source: Alsumaria news 1,294 views Today, Wednesday, the First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hakim Al-Zamili, directed members of the parliamentary committees to hold meetings starting next week, after completing the formation of the permanent parliamentary committees.
Al-Zamili said in a statement published by his office, received by Alsumaria News, that “today, Wednesday, May 11, 2022, the nomination and formation of all permanent parliamentary committees was completed, by voting on the membership of the representatives nominated for its membership,” calling on members of the parliamentary committees, to “hold their meetings starting from the week Next, and exercising their legislative and oversight functions, after the council has completed the quorum for the committees, and actively working to present the legislation that citizens expect from their representatives.
The First Deputy confirmed, according to the statement, that "the vote came after a series of discussions and meetings with the various heads and members of the parliamentary blocs, to present the names of candidates for membership in the committees, and that the selection came in accordance with the criteria of expertise, competence, professionalism and desire." LINK
Postponing The Vote On The Emergency Support Law Until Next Saturday
Iraq 08:47 - 05-12-2022 The House of Representatives decided to postpone the voting session on the emergency food security support law until next Saturday.
The media department of the council said in a statement, that "for the purpose of completing the discussions and maturation of the emergency support law for food security and development, and for the need for more time, it was decided to postpone the session to vote on the bill."
The statement added that the postponement will be until "Saturday, 5/14/2022."