Iraqi News Friday Afternoon 12-17-21
Iraqi News Friday Afternoon 12-17-21
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Kurdish Leader: Failure To Implement Article 140 Is Tantamount To Protecting "Saddam's Policies"
Posted On 2021-12-17 By Sotaliraq The leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Mullah Bakhtiar, stressed during his meeting with a group of Kakais in the Karmsir region, on Thursday, that pluralism is the basis of strength if there is a healthy democratic system, stressing that the failure to implement Article 140 of the Iraqi constitution is a protection for the Arabization policy followed by the previous regime. headed by Saddam Hussein.
In a statement, Bakhtiar said that he received a group of members of the Kakai sect in the Karmsir region and discussed with them cultural pluralism and coexistence, and considered differences as the basis for development, noting that if there was a government and a healthy democratic system, this pluralism is a basis for strength.
Bakhtiar pointed out that the Kakais, and because of the faith and belief they possess, have been subjected to great pressure throughout history, but they have been able to protect themselves, “and I personally prepare them from the pride of the Kurds, not only the Kakais, but the Yazidis, Shabak, and other doctrinal and ideological schools in Kurdistan who have preserved themselves.”
Bakhtiar said, "Let us seek, not only locally, but also at the regional and international level, to work seriously and more than before, and to prove with documents the great treachery that occurred in those areas. This treachery should not be accepted and must be ended," adding that after the fall of the former regime, the Iraqi government had to end this injustice. “.
Bakhtiar added, "Why are these people now protecting the Saddamist policies toward the Kurds? Why do they protect the policies of Arabization, deportation and displacement, and not implement Article 140 of the Constitution?” He added, “Failure to implement Article 140 means protecting the policies of the Baath and Saddam!”
Bakhtiar stressed that "those decisions were issued on the basis of Baathist chauvinism, and they are a threat to the Kurds and the disputed areas and must be abolished. LINK
Rafidain Bank Determines The Interest Rate On Fixed Deposits And Savings Accounts For Citizens
Friday 17 December 2021 11:26 | economic Number of readings: 372
Baghdad / NINA / - Al-Rafidain Bank has set the interest rate on fixed deposits and savings accounts for citizens.
A statement by the bank stated: “The interest rate on citizens’ fixed deposits for a period of one year is 5 percent, and the interest on savings accounts reaches 4 percent, granted to citizens in return for depositing their money in the bank.”/ https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=945343
Barham Salih Reiterates The Emphasis On Good Governance And The Fight Against Corruption
Friday 17 December 2021 12:28 | political Number of readings: 231
Baghdad / NINA / - The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, reiterated, today, Friday, the emphasis on good governance and the fight against corruption.
Saleh said in a tweet to him on Twitter: "On Kurdistan Flag Day, we relive a long struggle for freedom and dignity, and salute the sacrifices of the Peshmerga made alongside the sacrifices of Iraqis to get rid of tyranny, oppression and terrorism, and ask to live in peace."
He added: "The greatest appreciation and loyalty to the martyrs is to unite the forces of our people to consolidate good governance, achieve justice and combat corruption."/ End
https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=945353
To Increase Trade Exchange Between The Two Countries..Kuwait Announces The Opening Of The Abdali Border Crossing With Iraq
Economie| 09:43 - 17/12/2021 Follow-up - Mawazine News The Kuwaiti Prime Minister, Sabah Al-Khaled, announced the opening of the Abdali border crossing with Iraq, stressing that this decision comes with the aim of increasing trade exchange between the two countries.
Al-Khaled confirmed, according to the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Qabas, in its issue yesterday, Thursday, that "the opening of the Abdali port will start from next week," stressing the need for "continued coordination with Iraq to secure the borders."
The Kuwaiti Prime Minister explained that this decision aims to "increase economic cooperation, trade exchange and mobility between Kuwait and Iraq, which will benefit both countries, in accordance with the health requirements set by the Ministry of Health." https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=178690
Iraq And Bahrain Discuss Cooperation In Development Fields, Especially Electricity
Friday 17 December 2021 13:05 | economicNumber of readings: 309
Baghdad / NINA / - The Chargé d'Affairs for Iraq in Manama, Muayyad Omar Abdulrahman, met with Wael bin Nasser Al-Mubarak, the Bahraini Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs.
The Chargé d'Affairs praised the distinguished relations between the two countries, calling for joint cooperation in various development fields.
In the meeting, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visions and ideas were exchanged on the electricity sector, and its vital importance in the process of development and development, stressing Iraq's readiness to enhance cooperation in the electricity and water sectors to serve the two brotherly countries.
For his part, the Bahraini Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs wished the Chargé d’Affairs success and success in performing his duties, which would contribute to supporting and strengthening distinguished ties and bilateral coordination in all fields. https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=945362
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