Wednesday Evening Iraq News Highlights 5-11-22
Wednesday Evening Iraq News Highlights 5-11-22
Barzani's Headquarters Official Attacks The Oil Minister: His Statements Are Political Par Excellence
Political | 06:44 - 10/05/2022 Baghdad - Mawazine News Arafat Karam, head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), Massoud Barzani, attacked the statements of Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar, regarding the oil of the Kurdistan region.
Karam said in a tweet via Twitter, "The statements of the Federal Oil Minister regarding the region's oil are political par excellence. He added, "Those who understand the ABCs of politics understand its purposes at this time." Ended 29 / h https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=192685
Masrour Barzani Responds To The Iraqi Oil Minister: Your Data Is Incorrect And We Do Not Know Where You Came From
Posted On2022-05-11 By Sotaliraq The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government responded to the statements of the Iraqi Oil Minister, Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar, about the oil file in the Kurdistan Region, noting that the statements that the Iraqi minister spoke about were “incorrect.”
This came in a press conference held by the Prime Minister of Kurdistan Regional Government, today, Wednesday (May 11, 2022), where Masrour Barzani said that the statements of the Iraqi Oil Minister are incorrect, and we do not know where he came from.
He added, "SOMO knows what the Kurdistan Region is doing. All data is available to the federal government, and there are vigorous attempts by the Iraqi Oil Ministry and SOMO to convince oil buyers in the Kurdistan Region at a lower price."
The head of the Kurdistan Regional Government stated that oil buyers receive threats from the federal government not to buy oil from the Kurdistan Region at the global price, adding that "they say that we are threatened by the federal government so that they have fears."
Masrour Barzani stressed that "if there was an oil and gas law, we would not see these problems," adding: "If the federal government is keen on the people of Kurdistan, it does not threaten these parties."
The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government said: “We followed a reform program in this booth, reduced the differences in selling oil and compared it to the price of SOMO, and I do not know where the Iraqi Oil Minister came from with his information.”
“The cost of oil extraction, marketing, transportation, exploration and development are all in one file,” according to the Prime Minister of Kurdistan Regional Government.
Masrour Barzani said: "We are subjected to continuous treachery, and unfortunately, the Arab street is understood that the Kurdistan region receives money at the expense of the people of Iraq, which is not true.
He explained that "we agreed on 17%, but it was reduced by a decision of one of the prime ministers to 13.6%, and this was not from the Iraqi public revenues, but after deducting the sovereign expenses, which increase by 45% of Iraq's revenues, it went to the Iraqi government and in return, Kurdistan was deprived of it."
Regarding the current relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the federal government in Baghdad, Masrour Barzani said that “our relations are continuing with the federal government, and we are working to solve the accumulated problems between us,” stressing that “adherence to the constitution is a basis for solving problems with the federal government.”
The President of the Kurdistan Regional Government pointed to the ongoing discussions between Erbil and Baghdad, saying: "We sent our responses to the federal government, presented our suggestions, and emphasized the need to rely on the constitution and to stay away from political reactions and politicize the issue."
Masrour Barzani stressed that "our delegations that visit Baghdad always present to the federal government many numbers and accounts, and the result always shows that the Kurdistan Regional Government is right," noting that there are political decisions that want to put pressure on the Kurdistan Regional Government.
Masrour Barzani stressed that "the rights of the citizens of the Kurdistan Region must be equal with the rest of the governorates of Iraq, and we are ready to present all files that prove the rights of the Kurdistan Region."
He pointed out that "the Kurdistan Region has not been compensated for the crimes committed against it, including the destruction of 4,500 villages and 182 thousand Kurdish citizens who were evaded. All of these issues were constitutionally installed, but it was not implemented."
Regarding the bombing of the home of the Kurdish businessman (Baz Raouf Barzanji), he stated that “there is a delegation from the federal government who went to Tehran to request evidence, but did not get evidence, and they concluded that the place belonged to a civilian merchant who had no connection with any Israeli center or spying.” He must be compensated because his house was bombed. He has the right to demand his rights and to file complaints, and this right cannot be retracted. LINK
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Masrour Barzani Is Surprised By Baghdad's Statements About The Regional Government's Lack Of Response To The Oil And Gas File
2022-05-11 03:A-AA+ Shafaq News/ The Prime Minister of Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, expressed on Wednesday his astonishment over statements made by officials in the federal government claiming that the regional government did not respond in dealing with the energy file.
Barzani said in a press conference held today and followed by Shafak News Agency, "Unfortunately, there is talk about issues about the regional government's lack of commitment in exchange for reaching a solution regarding the oil and gas file in the region," stressing the continuation of relations between Erbil and Baghdad to reach a conclusion on this file in accordance with the constitution. permanent for the country and in the interest of the Iraqis in general.
The Prime Minister strongly refused to take individual decisions that violate the constitution, stressing that no person or entity has the right to issue a decision on behalf of the people of Kurdistan. We have a constitution and it cannot be violated.
He noted that the regional government is in constant contact with Baghdad to address the oil and gas file, and we have responded to the federal government regarding this file.
Masrour Barzani continued by saying: I am surprised by the talk that the regional government does not cooperate or respond with the federal government regarding the settlement of the energy file, and we have answered it according to the law and the constitution with the aim of reaching a solution that is in the interest of all of Iraq.
And about filing a lawsuit with the Federal Court regarding the unconstitutionality of sending 200 billion dinars per month, the head of the regional government said: We do not know who filed this lawsuit, stressing that the rights of the people of Kurdistan were approved by the constitution and the draft public financial budget law.
He added, "As for the legality or illegality of sending sums of money to the region, the fact is that this is a conundrum, why is there talk about securing the constitutional rights of the region," stressing that it should not act in such a way with the people of Kurdistan, and we are ready to discuss with the federal government the statistics on revenues.
He expressed his regret that some of the decisions issued by Baghdad are political, expressing his hope that the current and future federal government will respect the rights of all the Iraqi people, including the Kurdistan Region. LINK
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The Kurdistan Government Announces That The Elections Will Be Held On Time And Confirms The Continuation Of Negotiations With Baghdad
Erbil - conscious - Evan Nasser Today, Wednesday, the Kurdistan Regional Government announced that the elections will be held on time, while confirming the continuation of negotiations with Baghdad.
The head of the regional government, Masrour Barzani, said during a press conference held in Kurdistan and attended by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "The elections in the Kurdistan region must take place on time," stressing "the need to adhere to the democratic process and the parties must abide by that."
He added that "there are some non-oil internal imports, including fees, taxes and crossings that do not fully reach the region."
Regarding the talks with Baghdad, Barzani said that "negotiations with the government in Baghdad are continuing and we have given them all the required information," noting that "the governmental or party negotiating committees who went to Baghdad provided all the information."
Political Anticipation For A New Initiative Tomorrow To Form The “Consensus” Government
POLITICIAN 11/05/2022 |The Information/Baghdad.. Independent MP Yasser Al-Husseini revealed, on Wednesday, the readiness of the independent parliamentary forces to announce their own initiative tomorrow, Thursday, indicating that the initiative will ensure the formation of a government of “agreement” among all components without exclusion.
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Al-Husseini said in a statement to "Al-Maalouma", that "the independent parliamentary forces are serious in their interaction with all political initiatives, and an initiative will be announced tomorrow morning, Thursday, to end the political blockage."
He added that "the independent initiative will bring together the various opposing political forces for the sake of reunification and shaping a national agreement, as well as ensuring the representation of all while rejecting bias for any party at the expense of the other."
Al-Husseini indicated that "the best solution is to form a government of agreement and empowerment in order to stabilize the political situation and prevent slipping into new chaos due to conflict and squabbling through the media to no avail." finished/25 d https://almaalomah.me/2022/05/11/597291/
Deputy: An Upcoming Roadmap To End The Political Blockage
Political | 10:10 - 11/05/2022 Baghdad - Mawazine News Independent member of the House of Representatives, Adnan Al-Jabri, confirmed today, Wednesday, that there are no signs of agreement on a single vision, while indicating the imminent presentation of a road map to end the political blockage.
Al-Jabri said, "The independents have special visions, by going to the elections, and the emerging powers also have special visions with regard to forming the government and ending the current state of political closure," noting that "the independents will present a roadmap or a solution initiative that may differ with the proposed initiatives or You may share certain areas with it.
Al-Jabri continued, "So far, there have been no signs of agreement on specific visions or a single vision, but meetings, consultations and meetings are continuing between the independents and the emerging powers, and we hope that within a few days the findings of the independents will be presented."
He pointed out that "the independents are concerned with all reform in Iraq to correct the course of the political process, through the criteria that are set for the prime minister and cabinet as well on the implementation apparatus and the presidency, and also extends to the presidency of Parliament." Ended 29 / p. 87 https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=192834