"Tidbits From TNT" Sunday 7-31-2022

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Shybaby:  PEOPLE POWER...The people want regime change." Demonstrators chant inside Parliament (video)

Demonstrators from inside the Iraqi parliament demanded, today, Saturday, to "change the political system" in the country.

"The people want regime change," the demonstrators chanted inside parliament.

Today, demonstrators stormed the Green Zone and then the House of Representatives, after which the director of the office of Martyr al-Sadr in Baghdad, Ibrahim al-Jabri, announced an open sit-in inside Parliament; Rejecting the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani for the position of prime minister.

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Harambe:  BBC 1 Minute Video: Muqtada al-Sadr supporters storm parliament again | 7/30/22

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CandyKisses:  Patriarch Sako warns of "a tsunami that may sweep away everyone"

Louis Raphaël I Sako Louis Raphaël I Sako (; born 4 July 1948) is a Chaldean Catholic prelate who has served as Patriarch of Baghdad since 1 February 2013. Pope Francis made him a cardinal on 28 June 2018.

His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, on Sunday, called for calm and for a national dialogue to remedy the blockage of the political horizon.

Sacco said in a statement, "The country is on a hot plate, due to the blockage of the political horizon, and the unemployed and the poor to demonstrate," noting that "the scene is frightening and cannot bear delay, so the political poles in particular and the religious authorities must remedy the matter before a tsunami may sweep everyone away."

He added, "It is imperative to read the situation in depth, evaluate it seriously, and not misread. Politicians should acknowledge the failure of the sectarian and quota approach that brought corruption and injustice, and realize that stubbornness and defamation is not a solution.

They must carefully review their accounts and make concessions in order to save the country by initiating a dialogue." A fraternal and responsible national spirit to find an effective new political approach that builds the state and serves the people, not a specific group.

He continued, "These demonstrations showed high discipline in peace, avoided violence, and protected state property, as well as the gains made by the current government in creating an environment conducive to building the state at the internal and external levels, which is the cornerstone of dialogue in order to find a solution that achieves peace, stability and prosperity for citizens." 

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CandyKisses:  The New York Times: Oil prices may rise to $200 a barrel

The New York Times warned that the situation is about to take a turn for the worse, as new sanctions that the European Union and Britain have agreed to impose on Russia by the end of the year are likely to push up oil prices

The newspaper wrote that the United States and its allies had relied heavily on imposing economic sanctions to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. But it seems that a key element in that strategy, the restrictions on Russian oil exports, often causes hardship and harm to ordinary people in other countries

European countries, in particular, have caused massive damage to their economies without reducing Russian oil revenues

The newspaper stressed that the countries seeking to help Ukraine are aiming at the wrong goal, that is, by focusing on reducing Russian energy exports rather than reducing its export profits, as Russia exports less oil, but in the opposite way, it makes more money, according to the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air in Finland. Sanctions raised prices more than offsetting the decline in exports. In May 2022, Russia earned €883 million per day from oil exports, up from €633 million per day in May 2021

The newspaper warned that the situation is about to take a turn for the worse, as the new sanctions that the European Union and Britain agreed to impose on Russia by the end of the year are likely to push up oil prices

Some analysts warn that the price of a barrel of oil may exceed $200, which could easily push Western economies into recession

Mot:  ... Guess they Really Do Exist!! ~~~~

Mot:  aahh Yes! - Another one of those Things I Wonder about at Night! ~~

Saturday Evening Iraq Parliament News Highlights 7-30-22

Saturday Evening Iraq Parliament News Highlights 7-30-22

Against The Background Of The Escalation Of Protests, Al-Kazemi Holds A Meeting With Security Leaders To Discuss Developments

Shafaq News/ An informed source said, on Saturday, that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi, held a meeting with security leaders against the background of the Sadrist movement's demonstration.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, that Al-Kazemi held an emergency meeting with the leaders of the security forces of all kinds to discuss the demonstration organized by the Sadrist movement's supporters and their briefing in the Green Zone and their progress towards storming it.

This morning, Saturday morning, a mass demonstration of supporters of the Sadrist movement began to express their rejection of the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani to head the next government.    LINK

"After A Jar Of Ear"... Al-Sadr's Supporters Storm Al-Khadra Once Again

Shafaq News / Hundreds of supporters of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, stormed the Green Zone on Saturday, after dropping the concrete blocks and security barriers set up by the Iraqi security forces to prevent their storming.

Al-Sadr's supporters entered the Green Zone from the side of the Ministry of Planning gate, adjacent to the Jumhuriya Bridge, amid chants and slogans condemning the ruling political parties.

Before that, a number of demonstrators placed wires on the pillars to bring them down and secure the entry of the crowds into the Green Zone, despite the fact that security forces continued to spray the demonstrators with water in an attempt to keep them away from the pillars.

The demonstrators demanded, from the riot police behind the concrete blocks, to move away from them, to bring them down. From Friday evening until Saturday, hundreds of supporters of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, flocked to Tahrir Square in the center of the capital, Baghdad, and then to the Green Zone. Supporters of the Sadrist movement seek to prevent the parliament session to elect a president for the republic, whose date has not been officially set yet.

The security forces had quickly placed concrete blocks at the beginning of bridges and roads leading to the Green Zone, to prevent demonstrators from crossing it.

Last Wednesday, hundreds of al-Sadr's supporters stormed the Iraqi parliament building in the Green Zone, in protest against the coordination framework's move towards forming a government and pushing a candidate from the Dawa Party led by Nuri al-Maliki.

Al-Sadr had hinted on more than one occasion to stand against the formation of any government in accordance with the principle of quotas adopted since 2003.

Al-Sadr withdrew from the political process, after months of tug-of-war with the coordination framework to form a government according to the principle of majority, which he confronted with an alliance that included the Kurdistan Democratic Party, and the "Sovereignty" coalition that brought together Muhammad al-Halbousi and Khamis al-Khanjar.   LINK

Al-Kazemi Directs To Protect Protesters And Official Institutions: Political Escalation Increases Tension

Shafaq News/ On Saturday, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi directed the security forces to protect the demonstrators, at the same time calling on the demonstrators to adhere to peace.

In a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, Al-Kazemi stressed that the demonstrators must adhere to peacefulness in their movement, not escalate, and abide by the directives of the security forces whose goal is to protect them and protect official institutions.

He stressed that the continuation of the political escalation increases tension in the street and does not serve the public interests.

Al-Kazemi pointed out that the security forces have a duty to protect official institutions, stressing the need to take all legal measures to maintain order.

This morning, Saturday morning, a mass demonstration of supporters of the Sadrist movement began to express their rejection of the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani to head the next government.   LINK

The Framework Renews Its Call For The Kurds To Agree On The President Of Iraq And Initiate Internal Negotiations

Shafaq News/ The coordination framework, which includes Shiite political forces, except for the Sadrist movement, renewed its call on the Kurdish parties to quickly agree on the nomination of a candidate for the post of President of the Republic of Iraq, at a time when he announced that his negotiating committee will start negotiations with other political parties in order to strengthen the government next federation.

A statement issued by the framework stated that "for months, the coordination framework has been working to correct the course of the political process, which I want it to go in unknown directions away from the people's desire and the votes of the voters."

The statement added that "in continuation of his efforts, the coordination framework is keen to complete the understandings between all political forces and renews the call for the Kurdish forces to hold more serious dialogues in order to reach an agreement on a candidate for the presidency."

And he added, "The framework confirms its desire for all national forces to be consistent in their stance towards completing the constitutional dues before the parliament session devoted to electing the president of the republic."

The statement also indicated that "the negotiating team formed by the coordination framework will begin its dialogues with the political and other parties in order to reach internal understandings that contribute to increasing the strength of the next government and make it able to better perform its service tasks."

This comes after hundreds of al-Sadr's supporters stormed, the day before yesterday, the Iraqi parliament building in the Green Zone, in protest against the coordination framework's move to form a government and push a candidate from the Dawa Party led by al-Maliki.

Al-Sadr had hinted on more than one occasion to stand in the way of forming a government in accordance with the principle of quotas adopted since 2003.

Al-Sadr withdrew from the political process, after months of tug-of-war with the coordination framework to form a government according to the majority principle, which he confronted in alliance with the Kurdistan Democratic Party and a Sunni political coalition that brought together Muhammad al-Halbousi and Khamis al-Khanjar.   LINK

Al-Hakim: We Will Not Stand Idly By In Front Of The Sounds Of Sedition And The Entrapment Of Youth Into Chaos

Shafaq News/ The head of the Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, confirmed on Friday that he will not stand idly by in front of the voices of sedition and plunge young people into chaos, calling at the same time to amend the election law. During the past weeks, many attempts have been made to sow discord and animosity between the components of the people on the one hand, and within the larger social component on the other hand, and they are malicious endeavors that do not want anything but evil in Iraq and its people.

He added, "We bet on the awareness of the Iraqis and their keenness on cohesion and unity... and we salute the proud and responsible national souls that extinguish the fires of strife and look at the country's higher interests, even if they are damaged and wounded from a position here or injustice there, that is only issued by the brave and Al-Hakim continued,

“From here, I call on all national and benevolent forces to transcend previous sensitivities and intersections and open a serious and responsible dialogue in a spirit worthy of Iraq and its position, and open a new page based on mutual trust and joint national action, both its position and effective participation in making Senior strategic decisions.

He said, "We will not stand idly by in front of the attempts of hatred and the voices of strife and the involvement of our youth in conflicts and chaos. Iraqi unity is a red line and we will not tolerate that at all, and we will not allow the soft fingers of war to affect our people or fuel differences, challenges and sensitive conditions that we are going through to achieve its malicious goals." .

Al-Hakim called, for “there to be a clear and public mechanism before the people in choosing the president of the republic and not to keep this in the backstage and closed meetings to get rid of personalizing matters and aggravating positions. It is produced by Parliament in a specific and near time, as happened in the selection of the Prime Minister by the coordinating framework forces with a high level of responsibility and selflessness from the leaders of the first row and a number of leaders of the second row.

He continued, "We also advise the next government to focus on specific and key points to implement and complete them completely during the life of the government," adding, "The presence of first-class leaders in the decision-making position, consultation, and collective support will relieve the government of many burdens, avoided by preoccupation with satisfying parties and tastes." The contrasting moods make the government more concerned with implementation and the field than with balances and processes of appeasement.

Al-Hakim called for "working seriously to amend the electoral law in a way that rid Iraq of the knot of political blockage... while preserving the rights of the components and their fair representation, and the completion of clear and supportive legal legislation for the path of political leaning in alliances and electoral lists, so that electoral volumes are a solution and not a knot in the work and the political path."   LINK

The Coordination Framework Constitutes A Negotiating Delegation To Form The Government

Shafaq News/ The coordination framework held a meeting today, Thursday, to consult on the political issue of Iraq.

A statement by the framework stated, "This meeting resulted in the formation of a negotiating team to discuss with all political forces regarding the formation of the government and the completion of the constitutional entitlements, and the team will start its dialogue rounds tomorrow, Friday."

This comes after movement and calls within the Sadrist movement published on social media threatening to storm the House of Representatives again if the coordinating framework insists on the nomination of Muhammad Shia al-Sudani for the position of prime minister, or a session of Parliament is held next week.

Yesterday, Wednesday, hundreds of al-Sadr's supporters stormed the Iraqi parliament building in the Green Zone, in protest against the coordination framework's move to form a government and push a candidate from the Dawa Party led by al-Maliki.

Al-Sadr had hinted on more than one occasion to stand in the way of forming a government in accordance with the principle of quotas adopted since 2003.

Al-Sadr withdrew from the political process, after months of tug-of-war with the coordination framework to form a government according to the majority principle, which he confronted in alliance with the Kurdistan Democratic Party and a Sunni political coalition that brought together Muhammad al-Halbousi and Khamis al-Khanjar.    LINK

After A Meeting With Fouad Hussein.. Al-Amiri And Talabani Discuss Accelerating The Formation Of The Government

Shafaq News/ The leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, and the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Talabani, affirmed this evening, Thursday, the continuation of political understandings in order to expedite the formation of the expected government.

Al-Amiri's media office said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, that the latter received in his office in Baghdad, the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Paval Talabani, and the two parties discussed the latest developments in the political situation and the speedy formation of the government.

The two sides stressed the need to continue dialogues and understandings to reach realistic and acceptable results that adopt constitutional frameworks.

This comes after a meeting held by the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Jalal Talabani, with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, at the home of the late President Jalal Talabani in the capital, Baghdad.

According to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, the two sides discussed the political situation in Iraq and the region, and the completion of legal and constitutional ways to form the new Iraqi government.

He stressed "unifying efforts, understanding and consensus in accordance with the principle of true partnership, in order to form a government of national services that would bring stability and prosperity to the people."

On Wednesday, an informed political source revealed details of talks that took place between the commander of the "Quds Force" in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Ismail Qaani, with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan on the sidelines of his meeting with the coordination framework in Baghdad.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, that the meeting discussed the issue of the candidate for the presidency of the Iraqi Republic, where the dispute between the Union and the Kurdistan Democratic Party.

According to leaks obtained by Shafak News Agency, the settlement candidate who is being talked about is Latif Rashid, a member of the Political Bureau of the National Union, and the late President Jalal Talabani, husband of Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmed.

The dispute revolves between the two main parties in the Kurdistan Region, over the re-nomination of Barham Salih for the post of the presidency.   LINK

This Evening, A New Meeting Of Qaani And The Leaders Of The Framework To Resolve The Fate Of The Parliament Session

Shafaq News/ An informed political source revealed, on Thursday, an upcoming meeting that will be held between the leaders of the coordination framework exclusively and the commander of the Iranian "Quds Force" Ismail Qaani, to discuss political developments.

Qaani, who succeeded Qassem Soleimani with the leadership of the Quds Force, who was assassinated in Iraq in a US air raid, repeated his visits to Baghdad to rearrange the Shiite house again and form a consensual government, but his previous attempts did not achieve his goal.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, "The meeting will be held this evening at the house of one of the leaders of the coordination framework to discuss the repercussions of the political scene, specifically resolving the situation regarding the parliament session for electing the president of the republic and what will follow it."

He added, "The holding of the session on Saturday or not is subject to the recommendations or agreements that will be issued in today's meeting, and it may be postponed to the next Monday."

The source pointed out that "the framework is trying to go towards calm and find a stability equation."

Regarding the departure of the tire's supporters in the demonstrations next Saturday, the source explained, "So far, the matter has not been resolved, and all positions remain subject to the results of this evening's meeting."

Yesterday, Qaani held an extensive meeting with the leaders of the framework in conjunction with the start of the demonstrations by the supporters of al-Sadr who reject the candidate for prime minister, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani.

And earlier today, the Presidency of the Iraqi Council of Representatives denied setting a date for the election of the President of the Republic, stressing that what was published about setting it next Saturday is not true.

Some political blocs and deputies had announced in earlier times that next Saturday, the House of Representatives would hold a session to elect the President of the Republic, who in turn would ensure the largest parliamentary bloc to form the government.

Earlier today, a leading source in the coordination framework that includes Shiite forces except for the Sadrist movement told Shafaq News Agency; "There is fear among the leadership of the coordination framework of holding a session to elect the president of the republic and assigning the framework candidate, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani, to form the government, for fear of storming the parliament by supporters of the Sadrist movement, as happened yesterday, Wednesday."   LINK

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The International Monetary Fund Sets Currency Rates For The SDR Valuation Basket

Saturday 30 July 2022 09:31 | Economic  Number of readings: 55

Baghdad / NINA / - The International Monetary Fund announced the identification of new amounts for the five currencies that will determine the value of the Special Drawing Rights during the new evaluation period that extends from the beginning of August 2022 until July 31, 2027.

The Fund confirmed in a statement, that "the Executive Board decided, starting from August 2022. The value of the Special Drawing Rights shall be the sum of the values of the following amounts for each currency:

US dollar 0.57813,

Euro 0.37379,

Chinese yuan 1.0993,

Japanese yen 13,452, and

Sterling 0.080870,  according to the Saudi News Agency "SPA".

He added, "The Council decided that The SDR basket and the weights assigned to each currency in the basket are

43.38 percent for the dollar,

29.31 percent for the euro,

12.28 percent for the Chinese renminbi,

7.59 percent for the Japanese yen, and

7.44 percent for the pound sterling.

He pointed out, "The interest rate on the Special Drawing Rights, which will be determined on August 5 and applied to the week beginning on August 8, will be the first rate that reflects the new SDR assessment basket." / End 8    https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=990673

Al-Kazemi’s Advisor Sets Priorities For Investing Financial Savings And Increasing Revenue

 Economie    Yesterday, 17:50   Baghdad - INA - Nassar Al-Hajj  , the financial advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, identified, today, Friday, the priorities for investing financial savings and the increase in total revenues.  Saleh said, to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that

"the increase in total revenues, based on oil revenues, is subject when it is outside the limits of financing the expenditures set forth in Law No. 2 of 2022, that is, the Emergency Support Law for Food Security and Development, or exceeds the funding limits set forth in accordance with Provisions of Article (13) / Second of the effective Financial Management Law No. (6) of 2019 disbursing 12/1 of the actual current expenditures realized in the fiscal year 2021.  He added,

"Based on the provisions of the two laws above, and when actual revenues exceed expenditure estimates and after covering the actual deficit, if any in the emergency law as mentioned, the surplus is directed and employed in the budgets of the following years through a (sovereign fund) as stipulated by the provisions of Article 19 of the Financial Management Law.

The aforementioned, provided that legal adaptation is available for the current fiscal year’s conditions because the financial savings that go to the sovereign fund’s account is required under the applicable Federal Financial Management Law to have a law for the annual general budget, which does not exist for the year 2022.  He continued,

"Nevertheless, this means, in all cases, the generation of official reserves that are used for spending in the coming years through a sovereign saving fund inevitably,

and it is managed in accordance with international best practices in managing and investing official reserves and benefiting from the investment returns of these official foreign reserves or disposing of them."

In financing the budgets of the coming years and achieving the so-called financial sustainability, as confirmed by the Central Bank of Iraq in its recent statements about the management of the Fund.  He continued,

"Certainly, the priority will go in an important aspect towards financing investment projects that contribute to the development of national income and the economic prosperity of our country."  He explained,

“If the fiscal year 2022 ends, for example, without approving the general budget, and starting spending at a ratio of 1/12 of the actual current expenditures for the past year 2021, the financial surpluses will go to a fund or reserve account that represents the sovereign wealth, and certainly the priority will go.” Towards the sustainability of financing investment projects that contribute to the development of national income and the economic prosperity of our country.  He concluded by saying:

"Despite the foregoing, there is a fundamental development that came in the effective Federal Financial Management Law that was amended in 2020, whereby governorates that did not benefit from their share of the allocation for investment projects were allowed to keep those allocations in the following year in a trust account to resume the exchange.

The approved investment projects shall do so in the following year without interruption, even in the event of a delay in approving the budget.    https://www.ina.iq/162026--.html

British Report: Iraq Does Not Benefit From Oil Revenues Because Of Its Crises.. And A Senior Official: There Is No Longer A Country

Reports & Analytics    Iraq    breaking    corruption    oil imports   2022-07-29 08:03   Shafaq News/ The "Financial Times" newspaper considered that the demonstrations in the Green Zone in Baghdad reflect the worsening political turmoil in Iraq in light of the failure of the political forces to form a new government, about 10 months after the elections, to run the country,

which means that the second largest country As an oil producer within OPEC, it is not able to benefit from the rise in global oil prices.

The "Financial Times" report, which was translated by Shafak News Agency;

He described the current political stalemate in Iraq as the longest since the first US-sponsored elections were held in 2005.  The report pointed out that

this political crisis prevents Iraq, which is the second largest oil producer in OPEC, from enjoying the gains of high oil prices, which also raises concerns about the prospects of instability in the future, and causes tension among foreign investors as well.

The report quoted a high-ranking Iraqi official as saying, "We are only moving from crisis to crisis, without a clear end to the stalemate."

After the report indicated that Sadr's supporters stormed the Green Zone and the parliament building, as a warning to his political opponents closest to Iran, he pointed out that

Sadr may launch more demonstrations unless his demands are met, and that

even if his opponents succeed in their efforts to form a new government, Sadr will remain a force within the political system. 

Although the report talked about

the years that al-Sadr spent building his political power to become a "king-maker", ambiguity still surrounds the end of his current game after the resignation of his deputies from Parliament.

The report quoted a government official, a veteran of the Iraqi political scene, as saying,

"We don't really know if he has a strategy. Is he honestly withdrawing from the operation, or is he waiting for the Iranian-backed force to make a mistake, so that he can launch his crowds against them?".

In light of this situation, the report mentioned that although state coffers were enhanced with funds through unexpected profits as a result of high oil prices, the 2022 budget is approved, which means that it is not possible to spend most of this financial surplus.

Rather, solutions have been developed. emergency to deal with the shortage of essential commodities such as gasoline and grain.  He noted that

some analysts say that Sadr's popular support base has declined due to his association with rampant state corruption, but he added that others consider

his loyalists to be spread across most state institutions, including the Cabinet, the state-owned oil company, powerful ministries and local authorities.

He also quoted businessmen and analysts as saying that

the primary task of "al-Sadr's agents" is to ensure the financial flows of his movement by evading ministries' contracts, which a government official described as a "creative redirection of resources", while sources say that

al-Sadr's movement needs tens of millions. dollars a month to maintain his strength.  However, the report considered that the

accusations against the Sadrists are also symptoms of a system full of graft and nepotism, and that

all parties are responsible for looting the state to enrich itself and its networks.

After referring to the mechanism of employing thousands of graduates annually in state sectors, he explained that high oil prices have provided some relief to the state that struggled to pay public sector salaries two years ago,

but many are now pessimistic about the long-term prospects.

The report quoted a senior government official and a political veteran as saying that

"there is no longer a state, this country runs only on greed and corruption, so that no one thinks about the future."    Translation: Shafak News Agency

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Babylon's Trade Reveals Obstacles In The "Wholesale" That Face Investors And Provides Advice To Young People

Economy     Babylon's trade    Investment Obstacles   2022-07-29 06:17   Shafaq News/ The Babylon Chamber of Commerce revealed the obstacles facing investors in the province, including factors "related to the formation of the government."

And while it referred to the government's "inaction" to support investment, it pointed out that there are many "successful" projects that are popular in the province.  The Chamber's head, Engineer Sadiq Faihan Al-Maamouri, told Shafaq News Agency,

"The Babylon Chamber of Commerce is a professional organization that represents the private commercial sector in the province, and the number of its affiliates exceeds 90,000 among a merchant, company and factory."  Al-Maamouri added,

"The Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the International Labor Organization and the Babel Labor Directorate, has attracted and hired many young people and supported their projects, and there were several training and rehabilitation programs, in addition to financing with the assistance of the International Labor Organization by opening new projects."  The head of the Babylon Chamber continued,

"Project owners have also been developed and their work expanded, through training and granting them loans to employ additional numbers of unemployed youth, and 1,800 projects have been opened in cooperation with the International Labor Organization, as well as training its youth workers, whose age does not exceed 30 years.".  Al-Maamouri pointed out that

"there are many obstacles facing investors in the province, including those related to laws, regulations, bureaucracy and government routine, the failure to activate the single window, the lack of funding and the lack of infrastructure such as roads, water, electricity and sewage."  The commercial official indicated that

"these obstacles stand in the way of the investor, and prevent them from attracting more investors, so that many owners of large projects and foreign investors are reluctant to come to the governorate, because of these obstacles."  Al-Maamouri stressed that

"finance is an essential element for any project, and the state is laggard and is not interested in the issue of project financing, especially small projects for young people, who have ambition and desire to open small projects."  Al-Maamouri, who holds the position of Vice President of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, explained that

"the economic situation in Babylon is not different from the rest of the Iraqi provinces, as it suffers from a great recession, depression and a rise in prices, due to global conditions and the current situation in the country.

Political stability is currently not available, This reflected negatively on the economic reality in Iraq and the province."  Al-Maamouri added,

"The officials of the Babylon Governorate lack the correct vision to support the private sector, as there is no support from the government side or from private sector organizations, as well as from those that represent the private sector."  The head of the Babylon Chamber of Commerce continued, saying,

"Despite all these suffering and obstacles, there are many successful projects in Babylon, such as the sugar factory project, the edible oil project, and there are food production projects, especially water and juices, and individual small projects for the production of household foodstuffs that The Iraqi table needs it."

Al-Maamouri advised young people to “pay attention to handcraft professions, which are currently popular, and which depend on individual personal skills, in addition to the fact that their financing is simple, so they do not need large financial capabilities and capabilities, for example, shaving, blacksmithing, carpentry, and other handicrafts related to With construction work, the governorate is currently witnessing a good construction movement.”

Al-Maamouri called on young people to “not think about government employment, because the government is unable to find job opportunities in the public sector, which has grown a lot,” noting that

“the real opportunity for young people is to make their way in the private sector, and there are many young people who were able to prove themselves.”

And they achieved their ambition, and they also helped others after the development and expansion of their work, as they employed other numbers of young people.”

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The United States Hands Over New Equipment To The Peshmerga And Affirms Its Commitment To Continuing Support (Photos)

Kurdistan    Peshmerga    breaking    American aid  2022-07-28 01:17  Shafaq News/ The US Consulate in Kurdistan Region announced today, Thursday, the continuation of cooperation and support for the Peshmerga forces.  The consulate said in a statement received by Shafak News Agency;

"The US forces are working closely with the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region, in order to reassure the Peshmerga of the availability of the requirements to confront any threat from the terrorist organization ISIS."  The statement added,

"The Kurdistan Peshmerga forces received, yesterday, a new batch of military aid," confirming the United States' commitment to supporting the stability of the Kurdistan Region.

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Al-Kazemi: Comprehensive National Dialogue Is The Only Way To Solve Our Crises

Political | 09:37 - 30/07/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News   Today, Saturday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi stressed the need to see a comprehensive national dialogue and solution to resolve the crises in Iraq.

The Minister of Culture, Hassan Nazim, gave a speech to the Prime Minister during his participation on his behalf in the ceremony to receive the remains of the Barzanis Anfal victims, in which he said:

"I stand with great pride in the values of martyrdom, and the meanings of nations being proud of their history of struggle, and transforming the sacrifices of their people into action and achievement."  He added,

"The people of Iraq have made great and precious sacrifices throughout their history in the face of oppressive dictatorial authorities, mismanagement, injustice, discrimination, and prejudice for what?

For the sake of human, national and moral dignity, and in order to build life opportunities for future generations, and not for political gain.".  He continued,

"When I stand here in the presence of the Anfal martyrs, I am overwhelmed with true human feelings.

I was among the first to give live international testimonies about that horrific crime committed by the dictatorial regime against our people.

I lived among this good people in the mountains of Kurdistan and my eyes were fixed on the eyes of children and women."

And men who were executed for no reason other than that they wanted to live in dignity.”  He added,

"Our people sacrificed in Basra, Dhi Qar, Najaf, Baghdad, Anbar, Mosul and Kurdistan, and bled pure Iraqi blood, not for the sake of shedding tears today.

Rather, our people sacrificed and lost the best of their youth in their honorable struggle, in the absurd wars, in confronting terrorism, and in demanding their legitimate rights. For the sake of the state of justice and citizenship, and for its leaders to be at the level of responsibility, and not to repeat the mistakes of the past, and not to underestimate the value and meaning of blood, and its weight in the human conscience.”

The Prime Minister added,

“I feel sorry that some of them forget all these lofty values, and that some even forget their personal history of struggle, and accept to race for chairs, positions, quotas, nepotism, and try to turn the rule of Iraq into a booty, and I feel ashamed in front of these sacrifices.

The grave consequences of our people as they witness the continuous and repeated political inability for years to translate the election results into political action on the ground, and into an occasion for convergence and cooperation to build the country, and not an occasion for discord, discord, and division.

In 2020, the pure Iraqi blood that was shed in October is an extension of all the sacrifices of our people, and that the

historical duty requires everyone to put solutions to social crises by addressing political crises first, and not to allow differences between people or trends to become a cause in any social crisis New".  He added,

"Unfortunately, some of them who lack historical credibility, and who look themselves at others, doubted from the first moment every noble purpose, and believed that politics is an adventure, bullying the loyal, and flexing muscles, and was unable to understand politics as a heavy responsibility before it." The people, their sacrifices, their history and the future of their generations.  He added,

"That is why I told my brothers that we will not respond to slander and false smear campaigns except with honest work, and we will not be drawn into rhetoric and childish accusations, and we will not care about those who try to bring down their personal, partisan or political crises on the government and on me personally.

And we have no time to waste in arguments, frenzy parties, personal parades, and narrow calculations, and we have enough room after we have completed our mission and handed over the trust to the next government produced by elections.  He pointed out that

"the national responsibility makes it imperative for everyone, in this sensitive circumstance, to open the door to frank and transparent dialogue to resolve the current political impasse.

We need to see a solution, not a recipe for conflict, clash and setbacks.

We need wisdom to take precedence over whims and emotions, and comprehensive national dialogue is the way."

The only way to solve our crises, and to restore confidence between political forces, is a prelude to restoring our people's confidence in democracy and elections."  He stressed that

"our people are concerned about the current political tension and attempts to drag state institutions and security institutions into the arena of political debate, accusations and slanders between politically different parties, and the time for political disagreement is short, no matter how long it takes, and no matter how painful the results are.

However, the time of the state is long, and the state and its institutions must be preserved.".  He pointed out that

"Iraq and the future of this people are entrusted to us..

We are responsible to all the sacrifices made by this people, and in this good and benevolent land that has suffered and made precious sacrifices for many decades, and the love of freedom and justice was rooted in the conscience of its people, whose people did not succumb to a tyrannical dictator." Nor for dark thoughts, they are mountains and valleys watered with pure blood, whose children must find the fruit of these sacrifices freedom, justice and rights.

These remains are not forgotten and do not die,

rather they remain as lofty as the mountains of this land, mercy and eternity for the martyrs of Anfal, and all the martyrs of Iraq.” Ended 29 / p. 87       https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=201011

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Saturday AM Iraq Economic News Highlights 7-30-22

Saturday AM Iraq Economic News Highlights 7-30-22

Oil towards the highest level in 3 weeks  Economie  2022-07-29 | 10:37     2,377 views  Oil prices rose, during trading today, Friday, by more than 3% above the level of 110 dollars, for the first time since July 5.

By 16:25 local timeMoscowUS West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 3.69% to $99.98 a barrel.

Meanwhile, Brent crude futures rose 2.82% to $110.16 a barrel, according to trading data.

The rise in oil prices today comes in light of fears of a decline in the supply of black gold in global markets. LINK

The Dollar Stabilizes In The Iraqi Market

Economie| 10:36 - 30/07/2022  Baghdad - Mawazine News  The dollar exchange rates witnessed stability, today, Saturday, in the local markets.  Selling price: 148,500 dinars per 100 dollars,  purchase price: 148,400 dinars per 100 dollars    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=200921

Work Begins On The Construction Of The Modern Architecture Market With European Support

Reconstruction and building   Economy News-Baghdad  Today, Saturday, Maysan Governor Ali Douai announced the start of work to establish the modern architecture market, stressing that the project will provide many job opportunities and activate the commercial movement in the governorate .

Douai told the Iraqi News Agency that "the work of the modern architecture market was started through the cooperation agreement that was signed between the Maysan Governorate and the Association of Municipalities and implemented by the United Nations Development Program and funded by the European Union ."

He pointed out that he "directed attention to the works and their implementation according to the required specifications," stressing "the need to intensify efforts and redouble the work in order to complete it on time ."

Douai stressed "the importance of the modern architecture market project, which will provide many job opportunities and stimulate commercial movement in the province ."

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Iraq Is The Fourth Largest Importer From Turkey In June  

Shafaq News/ The Turkish Statistics Authority announced, on Saturday, that Iraq came as the fourth largest importer from Turkey last June, indicating an increase in Turkish exports and imports by 18.7% and 39.7%, respectively.

The authority stated in a report, seen by Shafak News Agency, that "Turkey's exports for the month of June amounted to 23 billion and 428 million dollars, registering an increase of 18.7 percent, compared to the same month of the year 2021."

She added that "Turkey's imports in June amounted to 31 billion and 595 million dollars, recording an increase of 39.7 percent, compared to the same period in 2021."

She pointed out that "Iraq came fourth in Turkish exports to the countries of the world last June with a value of 1 billion and 206 million dollars, while Germany was the main partner country for exports with 1 billion and 875 million dollars, followed by the United States of America with 1 billion and 555 million dollars, and from Then the United Kingdom came third with 1 billion and 209 million dollars and Italy fifth with 1 billion and 150 million dollars," noting that "the proportion of the first five countries of the total exports amounted to 29.9% in June 2022."

The authority pointed out that "from January to June 2022, Germany was the main partner country for exports, with a value of 10 billion and 642 million dollars, followed by the United States of America with 8 billion and 658 million dollars, Italy 6 billion and 612 million dollars, and the United Kingdom 6 489 billion dollars, Iraq 6 billion 362 million dollars, and the first five countries accounted for 30.8% of total exports in the period from January to June 2022.

Iraq imports most of its goods and foodstuffs from neighboring countries, especially Turkey and Iran, and to a lesser extent from the Arab Gulf states and Jordan.   LINK

Gold Prices Rise In Baghdad Markets

Shafaq News/ "Foreign and Iraqi" gold prices rose in the local markets in the capital, Baghdad, today, Saturday.

Shafak News Agency correspondent said that gold prices in the wholesale markets on Al-Nahr Street in the capital, Baghdad, recorded this morning, the selling price of one weight of 21 karat of Gulf, Turkish and European gold amounted to 363,000 dinars, and the purchase price of 359 thousand, while the selling prices for yesterday, Thursday, were 358 One thousand dinars for one weight.

Our correspondent indicated that the selling price of one 21 carat weight of Iraqi gold also increased at 323,000 dinars, and the purchase price reached 319 thousand.

With regard to gold prices in the goldsmiths’ shops, the price of selling the weight of Gulf gold 21 carat ranged between 365 thousand and 375 thousand dinars, while the selling price ranged from the weight of Iraqi gold between 325 thousand and 335 thousand dinars.   LINK

The Ministry Of Electricity Announces The Achievement Of The Highest Energy Production

Iraq   10:02 - 2022-07-30  The Ministry of Electricity in the Federal Government announced the achievement of the highest production of the electrical system.

And the ministry’s media stated in a statement, that “under direct supervision and field follow-ups from the Minister of Electricity, Adel Karim, and the advanced staff, despite all the challenges facing the work of the ministry and its staff, such as the lack of financial allocations, the failure to approve and pass budgets, the decline in gas emissions, and despite the security problems and the targeting of energy transmission lines and towers.

On the other hand, and the large number of slums and agriculturally separated areas that are unstudied loads that were not reported to the Ministry in order to prepare for them, and in light of the withdrawal of additional loads from some governorates, and the growing demand, the Mujahideen and heroes of the Ministry of Electricity continue to work day and night in order to serve the country and citizens.

He added, "The ministry announces that it has reached the highest production achieved by the Iraqi electrical system since the date of its establishment, which is (22680) megawatts, and with high stability. Thousands of new megawatts.

He explained, "It is hoped in (the coming days) to achieve a higher increase in production after entering a number of stations to work, such as Salah El-Din Thermal, crutch station, and other stations," stressing that "the ministry is proceeding with its plans to introduce combined cycles and cooling systems, in all gas stations, In addition to proceeding with the projects of solar power plants, waste recycling, and electrical interconnection projects, which will achieve high reliability and great stability for the electrical network. https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/7863

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Iraq Calls For The Launch Of A Common Market And A Unified Agricultural Calendar Among Arab Countries

Shafaq News/ The Iraqi Minister of Agriculture, Muhammad al-Khafaji, called on Friday to launch a common market and a unified agricultural calendar among the Arab countries in order to improve trade exchanges between them to fill the food shortage due to the crisis the world is witnessing.

This came during his meeting today with the President of the Lebanese Republic, Michel Aoun, on the sidelines of his participation in the Quartet Agricultural Meeting in Beirut, according to a statement issued by the Minister's office.

The statement stated that Al-Khafaji stressed the importance of concerted Arab efforts to confront food security and secure food and agricultural products for our peoples, calling for the need to launch the Arab Common Market to improve trade exchanges and address food shortages in order to achieve food integration.

The statement quoted the minister as saying, "Our ambition is to include the largest number of Arab countries in this alliance and to strengthen relations at the agricultural level," noting that "when we can reach a unified agricultural calendar between countries, an added value will be achieved for farmers, as well as consumers in terms of easing cost".   LINK

The Collapse Of The “Agricultural Tools And Materials” Market In An Iraqi Province

Posted On2022-07-30 By Sotaliraq   The Agricultural Tools Market Association in Diyala confirmed, on Friday, the collapse of a market that has been a point of activity for many decades.

A member of the agricultural tools market link, Abdul Hamid Al-Azzawi, said in an interview, “The agricultural tools market, which includes mechanisms, pesticides, seeds and other materials that enter the world of agriculture in Diyala, has lost 95% of its activity at the present time, meaning that we are on the cusp of a major collapse.”

Al-Azzawi added, "Diyala has been deprived of 3 agricultural seasons and may not give a green signal for the return of agriculture in the near term," stressing that "the activity of offices and companies concerned with agriculture is almost halted, especially at the present time."

He pointed out that "the market for agricultural tools and materials has been the source of livelihood for thousands of families for decades, pointing to the need to change farming patterns to be able to face challenges in all fields."

The Ministry of Agriculture had decided to postpone agricultural plans in Diyala for more than one season due to the inability to provide irrigation water   LINK

Saturday AM Iraq Parliament News Highlights 7-30-22

Saturday AM Iraq Parliament News Highlights 7-30-22

In Conjunction With The Demonstrations, Al-Kazemi Issues An Important Directive To The Security Forces - Urgent

Policy    2022-07-30 | 04:42   8,262 views   Alsumaria News – Politics The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, today, Saturday, directed the security forces to protect the demonstrators, while he called on the protesters to remain peaceful in their movement, not to escalate, and to abide by the directives of the security forces whose goal is to protect them and protect official institutions.

Al-Kazemi said, according to a statement by his media office received by Alsumaria News, that "the continuation of the political escalation increases tension in the street and does not serve the public interests."

He added, "The security forces have a duty to protect official institutions," stressing "the need to take all legal measures to maintain order."

Earlier in the day, the demonstrators tried to bring down the concrete barriers in front of the Green Gate, on the part of the Ministry of Planning, after they crossed the concrete barriers on Al-Jumhuriya Bridge in the center of the capital, Baghdad.

And on Wednesday, supporters of the Sadrist movement stormed the parliament headquarters in the capital, Baghdad, to reject the Sudanese candidacy for the position of prime minister, while the differences between the political forces that prevent the formation of a new government continue since early parliamentary elections were held on October 10, 2021.    LINK

The Sadrist Movement: A Hosseini Majlis Will Be Established Inside The Parliament Building - Urgent

2022-07-30 | 05:41  2,703 views    Alsumaria News – Baghdad   The Sadrist movement announced today, Saturday, that it decided to establish a Hosseini council inside the parliament building, on the occasion of the holy month of Muharram.

And the media stated in a statement, that "a Hussaini council will be established, in the parliament building, on the occasion of the holy month of Muharram."

A short while ago, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, directed the security forces to protect the demonstrators, while he called on the protesters to adhere to the peacefulness of their movement, not to escalate, and to abide by the directives of the security forces whose goal is to protect them and protect official institutions.

Earlier in the day, the demonstrators tried to bring down the concrete barriers in front of the Green Gate, on the part of the Ministry of Planning, after they crossed the concrete barriers on Al-Jumhuriya Bridge in the center of the capital, Baghdad.   LINK

Al-Sadr Minister: We Hold The Political Blocs Responsible For Any Attack On Peaceful Demonstrators

2022-07-30 | 05:03   4,948 views   Alsumaria News – Politics   Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, nicknamed Minister al-Sadr, held today, Saturday, the political blocs any attack on peaceful demonstrators.

Al-Iraqi said in a Facebook post, which was followed by Alsumaria News, "We hold the political blocs any attack on peaceful demonstrators, for the security forces are with reform and reform with them."

He continued, "You stole Iraq's money, so it is enough for you to trespass against pure blood."

A short while ago, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, directed the security forces to protect the demonstrators, while he called on the protesters to adhere to the peacefulness of their movement, not to escalate, and to abide by the directives of the security forces whose goal is to protect them and protect official institutions.

Earlier in the day, the demonstrators tried to bring down the concrete barriers in front of the Green Gate, on the part of the Ministry of Planning, after they crossed the concrete barriers on Al-Jumhuriya Bridge in the center of the capital, Baghdad.    LINK

Deputy: The Coordination Framework Negotiating Committee Will Not Exclude Any Party From Its Discussions

Iraq   11:38 - 07-30-2022  The representative of the State of Law coalition affiliated with the coordinating framework, Aref Al-Hamami, confirmed that the negotiating committee formed by the framework will not exclude any party from its discussions.

Representative Aref Al-Hamami said in a press statement, "The committee has not yet announced its plan, but it will certainly not exclude any political party from its discussions, especially if there is a willingness to negotiate from those parties."

Al-Hamami added, "We expect that matters will lead to solutions, especially since the Kurdish parties will be at the forefront of the negotiating parties."      https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/7868

Renewed Demonstrations Near The Green Zone In Central Baghdad

Iraq    10:17 - 2022-07-30   Demonstrations renewed today, Saturday, in front of the Green Zone gate near Al-Jumhuriya Bridge in the capital, Baghdad.

The demonstrators flocked to Tahrir Square and the surrounding areas near the Green Zone gate, amid strict security measures to secure the demonstrations.

Local media reported that the demonstrators reached the Green Zone gate from the Ministry of Planning, after they managed to cross the concrete barriers on the Jumhuriya Bridge.

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President of the Republic: We have great entitlements that will only be accomplished by unity[/size]

Iraq    21:35 - 07-29-2022  The President of the Republic, Dr. Barham Salih, affirmed, today, Friday, that Iraq has great entitlements that will only be accomplished by unity.

The President of the Republic said in a tweet on the occasion of the new Hijri year, "My heartiest congratulations and blessings to our people on the occasion of the new Hijri year, which overlooks us and before us are great entitlements that will not be accomplished and serious challenges that will only be faced by unity of the ranks to protect our country and our people and to consolidate civil peace."

The President of the Republic added: "It is necessary to work hard to meet the citizens' requirements and aspirations for reform and services."    https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/7861

Anticipation Of The Sadrist Demonstrations In Iraq, And No Parliament Session

Posted On2022-07-30 By Sotaliraq   Security tension in Baghdad after protests in support and opposition to the formation of the government

SATURDAY 30 JULY 2022   iraqi security forces close a road leading to the green zone on july 29, 2022 (afp)

Today, saturday, the political and popular circles in  iraq are anticipating the demonstrations of the sadrist movement in conjunction with news of the intention of the “coordinating framework” to hold a session of the iraqi council of representatives to choose its candidate, muhammad shia’a al-sawadni for prime minister, after calling on the kurds to nominate their candidate for the presidency.

The iraqi capital witnessed security tension after tahrir square and al-sinak bridge witnessed massive demonstrations, one of them in support of the formation of the government and the second against its formation for the supporters  of the sadrist movement .

The  security forces  opened the roads leading to the bridges in central baghdad, after massive demonstrations by supporters of the sadrist movement and the "coordinating framework" separately.

The general official of the “peace brigades” abu mustafa al-hamidawi, and one of the assistants of the leader of the sadrist movement muqtada al-sadr, awn al-nabi, was present in tahrir square in the center of the capital.

And the sadrist media published a picture of the aforementioned while they were in tahrir square.

There is no parliament session

At the same time, the parliamentary legal committee confirmed that there will be no session of the house of representatives today, saturday, while setting a condition for the parliament to return to session.

The head of the legal committee, mohamed anouz, said in a press statement that "10 months have passed since the electoral process, and there are still political overlaps regarding the file of government formation, and we are waiting for the results of the current negotiations."

He added, "there is paralysis that has affected the parliament's sessions as well because of the political situation, as we are supposed to witness 8 sessions per month, while the total of its sessions in this legislative session did not exceed 12 since its first session last january."

He added that "there is no session today, and holding the session requires the candidates to come to hold the presidential election session, and the kurdish brothers have not yet agreed to nominate a candidate."[/size]

The framework intends to conquer the sadrist movement

Meanwhile, the leader in the "coordination framework", rafiq al-salihi, confirmed the impossibility of changing his candidate, muhammad shia' al-sudani with another candidate, indicating that despite the demonstrations, the framework will continue to support al-sudani.

Al-salihi said in a press statement, "the framework cannot change its candidate for prime minister because it was unanimously agreed upon by the framework forces and with the support of most of the political blocs of sunnis and kurds."

He continued, "the framework will proceed with its candidate despite what happened from the sadrist movement's demonstrations and their rejection of the candidate whose efficiency and integrity are witnessed by everyone."

He added, "the framework is waiting for the kurds to agree on one candidate to pass the presidents of the republic and the ministers during the next week."

In turn, a member of the al-fateh alliance, ali al-fatlawi, said in a press statement, "the cabinet of the expected government of muhammad shia al-sudani, all political parties will participate in it, and no political party will be marginalized."

He added that "the framework intends to approach the sadrist movement if it wishes to present candidates for some positions," noting that "the expected government of muhammad shiaa al-sudani, will be a service government working to solve the crises that the iraqi people have suffered over the past years, foremost of which is the file of services, electricity and health." as well as preserving the sovereignty of iraq in a true manner in a way that preserves the prestige of iraq and the iraqis.

Big benefits

In addition, the president of the republic, barham salih, affirmed that iraq faces major entitlements that will only be accomplished by unity.

Saleh said in a tweet to him, "we have before us major entitlements that will not be accomplished, and serious challenges that will only be faced with unity in order to protect our country and our people and to consolidate civil peace."

It is necessary to work hard to meet the citizens' requirements and aspirations for reform and services," he added.

Parliament speaker muhammad al-halbousi also called for taking national responsibility to preserve the interests of the people and the country.

Al-halbousi said in his tweet, "by the new hijri year, we ask god almighty to preserve our country and grant us the grace of security and harmony, and to be a year of understanding and cooperation for the sake of iraq."

He called on "everyone, and we are the first of them, to work sincerely to prevent the situation from slipping and to assume national responsibility to preserve the interests of the people and the country." he concluded by saying, "whoever does not care about the iraqis is not one of them." LINK

Al-Tamimi Clarifies The Legality Of Holding The Parliament Session Outside The Capital

Posted On2022-07-30 By Sotaliraq   The legal expert, Ali Al-Tamimi, explained the extent of the possibility and legality of the parliament session to be held in a place outside the capital and the building of the House of Representatives, pointing out that the parliament’s internal system was clear in this matter.

Al-Tamimi said that "Article 21 of the parliament's internal system authorized the convening of the parliament session in another province, as it was stated in this article (parliament sessions are held in Baghdad and can be held in other places when necessary)."

He added that "the legal text in the internal system, when Baghdad specified a place for parliament sessions, allowed them to be held in another governorate, and the word places in it included all governorates, even the governorates of the Kurdistan region."

And he indicated that "the internal system is clear, and in sum, it allowed for the parliament session to be held, whether in Baghdad or in other provinces, when it was necessary to move in order to hold it in another place." finished 25    LINK

Al-Sadr's Minister Holds The Political Blocs Responsible For Any Attack On The Demonstrators

Shafaq News / The "Minister of the Leader" page on social media, which is close to the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, held the political blocs responsible for any attack on the demonstrators in the Green Zone in central Baghdad and its surroundings.

The page stated, "The security forces are with reform and reform with them, addressing the political parties by saying: "You stole Iraq's money, so it is enough for you to transgress against pure blood."

This morning, Saturday morning, a mass demonstration of supporters of the Sadrist movement began to express their rejection of the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani to head the next government.

On Saturday, followers of the Sadrist movement stormed the Green Zone, after they surrounded it and removed the concrete barriers set up by the security forces to obstruct the intrusion.   LINK

KTFA Members "News and Views" Saturday Afternoon 7-30-2022

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Samson:  Press Release – IMF Determines New Currency Amounts for the SDR Valuation Basket

29th July, 2022

The IMF Executive Board approved today new amounts for the five currencies that will determine the value of the Special Drawing Right (SDR) from August 1 onward for a five-year period.

This completes the final step in implementing the results of the latest review of the method of valuation of the SDR.

Washington, DC: Today, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced the new amounts for the five currencies that will determine the value of the SDR during the new valuation period that runs from August 1, 2022 until July 31, 2027.

The Executive Board has decided that, effective August 1, 2022, the value of the SDR will be the sum of the values of the following amounts of each currency: [1]

U.S. dollar 0.57813

Euro 0.37379

Chinese yuan 1.0993

Japanese yen 13.452

Pound sterling 0.080870

Today’s Board’s decision on the amount of each currency in the SDR valuation basket is the final step implementing the results of the latest review of the method of valuation of the SDR, concluded on May 11, 2022.

At that review, the IMF determined that the composition of the SDR basket and the weights assigned to each currency in the basket will be 43.38 percent for the U.S. dollar, 29.31 percent for the euro, 12.28 percent for the Chinese renminbi, 7.59 percent for the Japanese yen, and 7.44 percent for the pound sterling (See Press Release No. 22/153).

The SDR interest rate that will be determined on August 5 and applied for the week of August 8, 2022 will be the first one that reflects the new SDR valuation basket. It will be based on the exchange rates and interest rates that will prevail at the time of its determination, and the above currency amounts.

The change in the SDR interest rate relative to the previous week will reflect the changes in the shares of currencies in the SDR valuation basket, as well as the changes in the interest rates on each financial instrument in the interest rate basket.

[1] The currency amounts approved by the Executive Board have been calculated such that the value of the SDR in U.S. dollar terms is the same under the new basket as the value of the SDR prevailing today, and that, at the average exchange rates for the three-month period ending today (May 2 through July 29, 2022), the share of each currency in the value of the SDR corresponds to the weight approved by the IMF Executive Board on May 11, 2022.

IMF Communications Department

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced the new amounts for the five currencies that will determine the value of the SDR during the new valuation period that runs from August 1, 2022 until July 31, 2027.

"Today’s Board’s decision on the amount of each currency in the SDR valuation basket is the final step..." WONDER WHY EXACTLY 5 YEARS? August 1, 2022 until July 31, 2027.

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Samson:  A leader in the Sadrist movement announces the start of an open sit-in inside the Iraqi parliament

The leader of the Sadrist movement, Ibrahim al-Jabri, announced on Saturday that an open sit-in was organized by supporters of the movement inside the parliament building.

Al-Jabri wrote in a post on his social media page, which was followed by Shafak News Agency; "The people choose the open sit-in in Parliament, may God protect you."

This morning, a massive demonstration of the Sadrist movement began in Tahrir Square in the center of the capital, Baghdad, and the demonstrators headed to the Green Zone, whose walls they managed to storm, to reach the House of Representatives, which they entered again after they stormed it last Wednesday, for their rejection of the candidate of the coordination framework for prime minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani.  LINK

Banbi:  Yes it looks like things are getting way out of control!

ATPInfinity:   I wonder how mad they will be when Parliament is dissolved, new elections are ordered, the coordo's run to Iran for cover...oh, and You're International now!

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Samson:  Parliamentary Legal : There will be no session of the House of Representatives tomorrow (today)

The Parliamentary Legal Committee confirmed, today, Friday, that there will be no session of the House of Representatives tomorrow, while it has set a condition for the parliament to return to session.

The head of the Legal Committee, Muhammad Anouz, told Al-Iraqiya News, and the Iraqi News Agency (INA) followed it, that "10 months have passed since the electoral process, and there are still political overlaps regarding the file of government formation, and we are waiting for the results of the current negotiations."

He added, "There is a paralysis in the parliament's sessions as well because of the political situation, as we are supposed to witness 8 sessions per month, while the total of its sessions in this legislative session has not exceeded 12 since its first session last January."

He added that "there is no session tomorrow, and holding the session requires the candidates to come to hold the presidential election session, and the Kurdish brothers have not yet agreed on naming one agreed candidate."   LINK

ATPInfinity:  Remember, "Handwriting is on the wall",originates in Babylon. Book of Daniel
"There is a paralysis in the parliament's sessions..."

Samson:  The people want regime change." Demonstrators chant inside Parliament (video)

30th July, 2022

Demonstrators from inside the Iraqi parliament demanded, today, Saturday, to "change the political system" in the country.

"The people want regime change," the demonstrators chanted inside parliament.

Today, demonstrators stormed the Green Zone and then the House of Representatives, after which the director of the office of Martyr al-Sadr in Baghdad, Ibrahim al-Jabri, announced an open sit-in inside Parliament; Rejecting the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani for the position of prime minister.

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Samson:  The United Nations Mission in Iraq calls for calm: the escalation is very worrying

30th July, 2022

The United Nations mission in Iraq called on Saturday, July 30, 2022, to stop the escalation.

A statement by the United Nations mission stated that "the ongoing escalation is deeply worrying, and that voices of reason and wisdom are necessary to prevent further violence and encourage all actors to de-escalate for the benefit of all Iraqis."   LINK

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Samson:   Al-Halbousi: Parliament sessions suspended until further notice

30th July, 2022

Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi decided on Saturday to suspend Parliament sessions until further notice, calling at the same time, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa al-Kazemi, to take the necessary measures to protect institutions and protect demonstrators.

Al-Halbousi said in a statement received by Shafak News Agency, "Here we are living in difficult and sensitive times that require all of us to hold back, to show the highest degree of dream and sincere national responsibility, in which everyone bears the results alike, no matter what and which direction they go."

He added, "Differences in viewpoints, even between the parties, are a normal condition in the most advanced countries and among the most powerful democracies in the world, and whatever its climax, dialogue is the solution. The consequences of matters and their catastrophic outcomes if this tension and tension continues.”

He continued, "In terms of national, political and functional responsibility, and in compliance with the constitutional oath of Article 50 of the Constitution, which obligated us to preserve the interests of the people, and based on Article 62 of the House of Representatives Law and its formations No. 13 of 2018, and Article 34/eighth of the bylaws of the House of Representatives, it was decided to suspend Parliament sessions will be held until further notice.

Al-Halbousi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, called for "taking the necessary measures to protect institutions and protect the demonstrators, whom I call on to maintain their peace and preserve state property."

The Speaker of Parliament also called on leaders and political blocs to "an urgent national meeting; to achieve an effective and responsible national dialogue, the outcomes of which will be for the sake of the country, and to give priority to its interests over all partisan and factional interests, and to meet on one opinion that preserves the country and the capabilities of the people, and expresses us from this long and prolonged crisis." Waiting for the people to solve it."   LINK

DCDriver:   Real change only happens when the people rise up. We would be waiting forever if we had to depend on slug politicians with their rhetoric and timeframes. Maybe now we will see something actually change IMO.

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Samson:  Al-Kazemi calls on the political blocs to dialogue and understanding, and to stay away from the language of treason and exclusion

07/30/2022 16:24:35

*Text of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi’s speech regarding developments in current events*

 In the name of of Allah the Merciful
Our great Iraqi people..
My sisters, brothers and sons... My good family..
May peace, mercy and blessings be upon you..

I address you in this very sensitive circumstance, with all sincerity and love, and in this holy and Muharram month, and we are a people known for believing in lofty and noble values ​​and principles.
This patient and sacrificial people, who have never been stingy for the sake of Iraq from its northernmost to its southernmost, and from its east to its west, deserves from us a response befitting the scale of these sacrifices... 

Our people yearn for life, and they do not like strife, blood, strife, revenge, and strife, and they do not like malice and hatred, and they look forward to a future equal to the size of the sacrifices and suffering they went through.

Accordingly, the political blocs must sit down, negotiate and reach an understanding for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis, and the language of treason and exclusion must be avoided, and a high and inclusive patriotic spirit must be displayed. A thousand days of quiet dialogue is better than a moment in which a drop of Iraqi blood is shed.

I call on everyone to be calm, patient and rational, and not be drawn into confrontation, and I call on citizens not to clash with the security forces and to respect state institutions. We must all cooperate to stop those who accelerate this sedition, and everyone must know very well that the fire of sedition will burn everyone. 
The circumstance is very difficult, and this is a bitter reality with great regret, and we must cooperate and unite all, so as not to push ourselves into the abyss. We have to govern our minds, consciences and conscience, and rally around Iraq and the Iraqis, not around narrow interests
Everyone bears the responsibility... the parties, the political class, the social forces and other influencers.. We have to say it, yes, everyone, and everyone must act according to the rules of wisdom and insight for the sake of Iraq, so that we do not lose again.

Iraq is a trust, so let's not lose this trust... 
This is a word I say honestly, and I hear what is said in secret and in public, and we are honest, but we hope that others will be honest this time for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis...

We will bear the responsibility, and we are ready to do anything for Iraq, without hesitation.. The dilemma is political, and its solution is political, and the solution is possible through sincere and constructive dialogue, and making concessions for the sake of Iraq and the Iraqis. 

There are enough wise men and men in Iraq, but beware of the continuation of political tension, lest the mines that we have sought for the past two years to quietly dismantle...
I lived.And Iraq lived as a homeland for us and our children
Peace, mercy and blessings of God
Mustafa Al-Kazemi 
Prime Minister
Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces 
30th July 2022   LINK

ATPInfinity:  "We will bear the responsibility, and we are ready to do anything for Iraq, without hesitation.. The dilemma is political, and its solution is political,..."THIS GUY HAS A PLAN.

Friday Evening Iraq Parliament News Highlights 7-29-22

Friday Evening Iraq Parliament News Highlights 7-29-22

The US State Department: The Formation Of The Iraqi Government Is An Internal Matter And We Will Not Interfere In It

Follow / Al-Mawred News   The US State Department said, on Friday, that it "will not interfere" in the issue of forming the new Iraqi government.

US State Department spokesman Ned Price said that his country is communicating with its Iraqi partners, "but it will not interfere in the issue of forming a government," stressing that it is an "internal issue."

Price expressed Washington's readiness to work with any Iraqi government that "puts the sovereignty of its country and the interests of its people at the center of its agenda," calling on the political parties in Iraq to "exercise restraint and not resort to violence in the demonstrations." LINK

Learn About The Decisions Of The Judicial Council For Today

Baghdad/   Today, Thursday, the Supreme Judicial Council held its eighth session headed by the President of the Federal Court of Cassation, Judge Faiq Zaidan.

A statement of the Judicial Council stated, "During the meeting, a plan for distributing graduates of the Judicial Institute session (42) was approved according to the needs of the presidencies of appeal and the assignment of some judges and members of the public prosecution according to the requirements of work."

He added, "The Council also approved the promotion of a number of judges and members of the public prosecution, and granting a number of them judicial positions that require approval of formations in some federal appeal presidencies according to the proposal submitted by the Presidency of Appeal."

He continued, "The council also approved the proposals submitted by the joint committee for cooperation in addressing the problems between the center and the region in the legal cases before the various courts." https://almawrid.news/contents/view/details?id=52541

Al-Hakim Announces The "Framework" Adherence To The Sudanese And Criticizes The Way Al-Sadr Supporters Entered The Green Zone

Shafaq News/ The head of the Al-Hikma Movement, Ammar Al-Hakim, confirmed that the coordinating framework forces are sticking to their candidate for the position of Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, despite the fact that the Sadrist movement's supporters stormed the Iraqi parliament headquarters yesterday, rejecting his candidacy.

Al-Hakim said in an interview with the BBC that the Sadrist movement may object to any other candidate if Al-Sudani is changed.

Al-Hakim criticized the government security forces' handling of the demonstrations by supporters of the Sadrist movement and allowing the demonstrators to enter the Green Zone.   LINK

Iraq: The Political Crisis To The Street

Arabic reports    Baghdad   fair deputies   29 July 2022  The Iraqi crisis moved to the street after the leader of the "Sadr movement" Muqtada al-Sadr demonstrated his popular strength, yesterday, Wednesday, by storming the Green Zone in central Baghdad and controlling the parliament building in it, in rejection of the "coordinating framework" candidate for prime minister, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani . This tense reality raises fears of friction between the Sadrists and the "coordinating framework", which represents the camp allied to Iran and whose political blocs are linked to armed factions, especially since statements from both sides confirmed the escalatory trend.

In view of Wednesday's developments, the task of the "coordinating framework" to form the new government has become very difficult, amid expectations that the option of dissolving parliament and going to early elections will return.

The storming of the Iraqi parliament by Sadr's supporters

On Wednesday, hundreds of members of the "Sadr movement" stormed the Green Zone in central Baghdad , which is fortified with security, which includes official government headquarters and diplomatic missions, and entered the parliament building and stayed there for more than 3 hours, and raised slogans and chants rejecting the formation of the new government from He accepted the "coordinating framework" and its candidate, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani, before al-Sadr instructed them to withdraw from it.

It became clear that there was a political decision not to escalate or engage with the protesters, which allowed them to reach the Green Zone without their objection from the security services.

Yesterday, tension remained between the two parties, and with leaders in the "coordinating framework" confirming their adherence to Al-Sudani as a candidate to form the government, and following the publication of pictures of the leader of the "State of Law" coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, carrying weapons among a number of his protection elements, and roaming inside the Green Zone, the Sadrists were On the other hand, they warn that what happened is "just the beginning."

The leader of the "Coordination Framework" coalition, MP Aref Al-Hamami, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that "storming parliament will not affect our efforts to form a government." He explained that "the candidate for the coordination framework for the prime minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, does not intend to apologize for the nomination, and the framework does not think about the issue of changing its candidate."

A leader in the "Coordination Framework": storming Parliament will not affect our efforts to form a government

But sources familiar with the course of the dialogues within the "Coordination Framework" alliance in Baghdad told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that the leader of the Iranian Quds Force, General Ismail Qaani, who visited Baghdad on Wednesday with the aim of achieving an agreement within the coalition on forming the government, listened to two opinions within the "framework". ".

She explained that one of the two views supports a transitional government working to prepare early elections, and the second insists on proceeding with the formation of the government and not succumbing to Al-Sadr's dictates.

The sources added that "the Iranians do not want any intervention by the leaders of the armed factions in the crisis to avoid provoking the Sadrists further and so as not to consider an Iranian alignment against one Shiite camp over another."

On the other hand, Salih Muhammad al-Iraqi, known as al-Sadr's minister, who is in charge of issuing the positions and directives of Muqtada al-Sadr, said: "Disciplined masses, peaceful demonstrations, rapid and sudden storming of the (Green Zone) courage and strength of heart, obedience to the leader, high level understanding of his taste and wishes."

He added, "Today is a jar, then... and tomorrow? This is a message received by the parties and understood by the judiciary." He added in a statement yesterday, quoting Al-Sadr, that "if the corrupt continue their greed, stubbornness, corruption, injustice, subordination and hatred of the homeland, then the people, if they are disciplined, will deserve to be the leader and decide their fate."

In this context, a prominent member of the Sadrist movement, who asked not to be mentioned, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, "What happened in the Green Zone is just the beginning, and they must understand how things will go if the coordination framework does not retreat from the process of forming a consensus government and nominating A preacher party figure (from the Dawa Party) for the position of prime minister.

A prominent member of the Sadrist movement: What happened in the Green Zone is just the beginning

He considered that "proceeding with dissolving the parliament and heading towards early elections is one of the solutions to this crisis," adding: "We will not allow the losing framework in the elections to form a government, and the survival of Mustafa Al-Kazemi's government will manage the affairs of the state better than that."

Other sources spoke of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazemi and Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi's prior knowledge of the Sadrists' intention to storm the Green Zone, which prompted the two to head to Anbar Governorate on the same day (Wednesday) to lay the foundation stone for a new electrical station, in a manner that was not previously announced, in reference to Avoid them being in the green zone.

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Arabic reports    Iraq: Al-Sadr's supporters' demonstrations confuse the "Coordination Committee" and threaten a new "revolution"

Additional difficulties in forming an Iraqi government

The independent deputy in the Iraqi parliament, Hadi Al-Salami, told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that "the political situation in Iraq and the recent developments of the entry into parliament by Sadrist demonstrators confirm the difficulty of any political party being able to form the new Iraqi government."

Al-Salami indicated that "the Sadrist demonstration was a clear message of the popular escalation to prevent the formation of a government by the coordination framework, and this is what pushes everyone towards the option of going to the early parliamentary elections again."

He added, "Going to new early elections takes a long time, up to a year and a half, and this process needs to provide large funds to support the electoral process, in addition to political and security stability, and perhaps this is the closest to the scene during the next stage, after the Sadrist movement's supporters descended into the street." powerfully."

But the expert in political affairs, Ahmed Al-Nuaimi, considered in an interview with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that the scenario of Al-Sudani's apology for being assigned to head the government will be strongly proposed in the event that the Sadrists return to the street.

He added, "Al-Sudani has not yet issued any statement about his candidacy for the position, and no political movement has been made towards other forces, which makes the issue of his apology, similar to the 2019 scenario when Muhammad Tawfiq Allawi apologized, a strongly raised issue in the coming days."

For his part, the head of the "Political Thinking" Center in Baghdad, Ihsan al-Shammari, said that the insistence of the "coordinating framework" to proceed with the formation of a consensual government, in addition to its adherence to his Sudanese candidate, is understood as declaring a confrontation with al-Sadr and his supporters.

In an interview with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Al-Shammari indicated that "what is currently going on is a political battle to break the wills and show the political and popular strength of the Sadrist movement and the coordinating framework, and who will have the ability to prove his political presence during the next stage."

He added that "the coordination framework proceeding with its adherence to the formation of the consensus government, will push the Sadrist movement to more escalation steps during the next stage, to prevent the holding of any session of the Iraqi parliament, and the matter may reach a sit-in inside the parliament building by the Sadrists, as the matter may develop into civil disobedience."   LINK

The Legality Of Parliament Is Discussing The Passage Of More Than 20 Laws.. Some Of Them Need Political Consensus

07/29/2022  Earth News/ The Parliamentary Legal Committee indicated today, Friday, that important laws need political consensus to be passed.

A member of the Legal Committee, Aref Al-Hamami, told Earth News that "his committee is studying many of the laws that came to it, including the civil service, the law to address housing abuses, the draft mineral investment law, in addition to the draft law of the National Authority for Nuclear and Radiological Control and others.

He pointed out that there are “approximately 20 laws currently in the Legal Committee, where we take into account the importance of projects that affect the lives of the Iraqi citizen,” noting that “the Social Security Law is very important in addition to the Service Law and the Child Protection Law, as all of these are now in the repository of the Legal Committee.

Al-Hamami added, "There are very important laws such as the oil and gas law, but these require political consensus and agreements between the blocs.    https://earthiq.news/archives/119787

A New Clarification From The Coordination Framework Regarding The Negotiating Team

Policy  2022-07-29 | 08:23   Source:   Alsumaria news    3,315 views  Alsumaria News – Baghdad   The coordination framework said, today, Friday, that the negotiating team will begin its dialogues with the political and other parties with the aim of reaching internal understandings.

The framework said in a statement received by Alsumaria News, "For months, the Shiite framework has been working to correct the course of the political process, which I want it to go in unknown directions away from the people's desire and the votes of the voters."

He added, "In continuation of his efforts, the coordination framework is keen to complete the understandings between all political forces and renews the call for the Kurdish forces to hold more serious dialogues in order to reach an agreement on a candidate for the presidency."

Al-Attar affirmed his "desire for all national forces to be in harmony in the position regarding the completion of the constitutional dues prior to the parliament session devoted to electing the President of the Republic."

The statement explained, "We point out that the negotiating team formed by the coordination framework will begin its dialogues with the political and other parties in order to reach internal understandings that contribute to increasing the strength of the next government and make it able to better perform its service tasks." LINK

Al-Dari: The Current Events Stress The Importance Of Reformulating The Political Process And Amending The Constitution

Policy   2022-07-29 | 04:28   776 views   Alsumaria News-Baghdad  The Secretary-General of the Iraqi National Project, Jamal Al-Dari, said that the current events emphasize the importance of reformulating the political process and amending the constitution.

Al-Dari said in a post on his Facebook pageTwitter: “More than six years ago, we confirmed in The Iraqi National Project The need for a comprehensive national dialogue to reformulate the political process, write a new social contract, and amend the constitution.

He added, "Here are the events, confirming the importance and urgency of our call, after the political process reached a dead end that seriously threatens the stability of the country." Iraq and his unity.  LINK

Including Al-Maliki And Al-Amiri.. The Coordinating Framework Forms A "Five-Year" Committee To Form The Government

Shafaq News/ An informed source revealed the members of the negotiating committee formed by the coordination framework, to discuss with the political forces, in order to form the government.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, that it consists of Nuri Kamel Al-Maliki, Hadi Al-Amiri, Faleh Al-Fayyad, Ahmed Al-Asadi, Abdul-Sada Al-Fariji.

The Coordination Framework held a meeting on Thursday evening to consult on the political issue of Iraq.

A statement by the framework stated, "This meeting resulted in the formation of a negotiating team to discuss with all political forces regarding the formation of the government and the completion of the constitutional entitlements, and the team will start its dialogue rounds tomorrow, Friday."

This comes after movement and calls within the Sadrist movement published on social media threatening to storm the House of Representatives again if the coordinating framework insists on the nomination of Muhammad Shia al-Sudani for the position of prime minister, or a session of Parliament is held next week.

Yesterday, Wednesday, hundreds of al-Sadr's supporters stormed the Iraqi parliament building in the Green Zone, in protest against the coordination framework's move to form a government and push a candidate from the Dawa Party led by al-Maliki.

Al-Sadr had hinted on more than one occasion to stand in the way of forming a government in accordance with the principle of quotas adopted since 2003.

Al-Sadr withdrew from the political process, after months of tug-of-war with the coordination framework to form a government according to the majority principle, which he confronted in alliance with the Kurdistan Democratic Party and a Sunni political coalition that brought together Muhammad al-Halbousi and Khamis al-Khanjar.   LINK

"Tidbits From TNT" Saturday AM 7-30-2022

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Tishwash:  Hundreds of Iraqi demonstrators head from Tahrir Square to Al-Jumhuriya Bridge

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Tahrir Square before heading to Al-Jumhuriya Bridge in the center of the capital, Baghdad.

The demonstrators crossed the concrete barriers placed on the Jumhuriya Bridge, and reached the outskirts of the Green Zone, which prompted the security forces to open water hoses from behind the concrete blocks to confront the storming attempts  link

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Tishwash:  Here's some of demonstrators being sprayed with water https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KkkeI5qUOE&t=33s&ab_channel=omarketo

Skinman:  CharlieOK what’s it going to take to get Kazemi to dissolve parliament. And Malik is wandering around with an AK-47 and happens to hear about this what’s to stop him from taking out Kasemi To save his neck?

CharlieOK:  As I understand it, by Iraqi law, or else it is in the Constitution, if the Parliament doesn't vote for a PM or a Pres. to run Iraq within so many days of being elected to Parliament, the PM and Pres. HAVE to disband the Parliament. This is put into the gazette. At that point, the PM and the Pres. then rum the administration of the govt. until Parliament finally does agree om a PM and Pres. What I am unclear on is when or if there has to be another election for Parliament,

CharlieOK:  On the Maliki thing, I read an article I think tish brought in yesterday, where it was looking more like Maliki needs to find his safe house than the other way around. But the point is, it is looking like Iraq is again, the Wild, Wild West….And while this chaos is going on, who is in charge of the BILLIONS a month going into Iraq?

Skinman:  The biggest thing is when is enough enough you’re looking at 10 months since the election if we haven’t reached the qualifying number of days yet they have to be getting pretty close…..I agree for us them dissolving parliament is the best move and then rescheduling elections for later this year if not next year….I just pray they hurry up and do it because I can see them losing all the progress they’ve made and the countries so falling into major turmoil

CharlieOK:   My understandng is that Tony has said on the calls that a Caretaker govt. iHopefully, the crooks are trapped by their own laws/constitution, and the Caretaker govt. process can begin. As that begins to happen, Maliki will be executing his escape plan s probably the most secure situation for Iraq now. Hopefully the cbi will agree and pull the trigger,  

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CandyKisses:   After Parliament... followers of the Sadrist movement enter the building of the Supreme Judicial Council

Shafaq News Agency correspondent reported on Saturday that the Sadrist movement's demonstrators stormed the building of the Supreme Judicial Council in the Green Zone in the center of the capital, Baghdad.

Our correspondent said that the Sadrist movement's demonstrators went to the building of the Supreme Judicial Council and surrounded it and stormed it despite the attempts of the security forces charged with protecting the building to prevent them from entering.

He was close to the leader of the Sadrist movement, Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, nicknamed "Minister al-Sadr", tweeted earlier today, and Shafaq News Agency followed him, saying, "If you want to convey your voice (to the Iraqi judiciary), we do not accept their infringement, the integrity of the judiciary is our demand, the independence of the judiciary." Our demand."

This morning, a massive demonstration of the Sadrist movement began in Tahrir Square in the center of the capital, Baghdad, and the demonstrators headed to the Green Zone, whose walls they managed to storm, to reach the House of Representatives, which they entered again after they stormed it last Wednesday, for their rejection of the candidate of the coordination framework for prime minister, Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani.

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CandyKisses:  Deputy: Holding A Session Of Parliament Is Subject To Achieving This Matter

 On Saturday, Representative of the State of Law Coalition, Muhammad Al-Shammari, denied holding a presidential election session today, pointing out that holding the session and assigning the Sudanese framework candidate depends on calming the street.

Al-Shammari said in a statement to “Information” that “the Presidency of the House of Representatives has not sent any official notification of the holding of the parliament session to choose the President of the Republic so far,” stressing that “the coordinating framework is still sticking to his candidate for prime minister, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani.”

He added that "the session of electing the President of the Republic and assigning a candidate for the coordination framework for the Prime Minister cannot be held in such a circumstance," noting that "the holding of any session is subject to calming the street and to valid security conditions."

Yesterday, Friday evening, the head of the Parliamentary Legal Committee, Muhammad Anouz, denied holding a parliamentary session today, Saturday, to vote on the President of the Republic because the Kurdish House has not reached an agreement so far. 

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Friday Afternoon Iraq Parliament News Highlights 7-29-22

Friday Afternoon Iraq Parliament News Highlights 7-29-22

This Evening, A New Meeting Of Qaani And The Leaders Of The Framework To Resolve The Fate Of The Parliament Session

Shafaq News/ An informed political source revealed, on Thursday, an upcoming meeting that will be held between the leaders of the coordination framework exclusively and the commander of the Iranian "Quds Force" Ismail Qaani, to discuss political developments.

Qaani, who succeeded Qassem Soleimani with the leadership of the Quds Force, who was assassinated in Iraq in a US air raid, repeated his visits to Baghdad to rearrange the Shiite house again and form a consensual government, but his previous attempts did not achieve his goal.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, "The meeting will be held this evening at the house of one of the leaders of the coordination framework to discuss the repercussions of the political scene, specifically resolving the situation regarding the parliament session for electing the president of the republic and what will follow it."

He added, "The holding of a session on Saturday or not is subject to the recommendations or agreements that will be issued in today's meeting, and it may be postponed to the next Monday."

The source pointed out that "the framework is trying to go towards calm and find a stability equation."

Regarding the departure of the tire's supporters in the demonstrations next Saturday, the source explained, "So far, the matter has not been resolved, and all positions remain subject to the results of this evening's meeting."

Yesterday, Qaani held an extensive meeting with the leaders of the framework in conjunction with the start of the demonstrations by the supporters of al-Sadr who reject the candidate for prime minister, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani.

And earlier today, the Presidency of the Iraqi Council of Representatives denied setting a date for the election of the President of the Republic, stressing that what was published about setting it next Saturday is not true.

Some political blocs and deputies had announced in earlier times that next Saturday, the House of Representatives would hold a session to elect the President of the Republic, who in turn would ensure the largest parliamentary bloc to form the government.

Earlier today, a leading source in the coordination framework that includes Shiite forces except for the Sadrist movement told Shafaq News Agency; "There is fear among the leadership of the coordination framework of holding a session to elect the president of the republic and assigning the framework candidate, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani, to form the government, for fear of storming the parliament by supporters of the Sadrist movement, as happened yesterday, Wednesday."    LINK

Does Iraq's Political Crisis Lie In The Prime Ministerial Candidate Only?

Posted On2022-07-29 By Sotaliraq

Al-Kazemi said that "the accelerating events in light of the current disputes represent a worrying indicator of the stability and social peace that the government has worked to perpetuate.

A demonstrator holds a picture of al-Sadr and his late father, Muhammad al-Sadr, while others storm the Iraqi parliament building in the Green Zone (AP)

The political crisis in Iraq witnessed a dangerous curve, during the past two days, after the supporters of the leader of the Sadrist movement and who had withdrawn from the political process,  Muqtada al-Sadr , stormed the Iraqi parliament  building  in the Green Zone, where government and diplomatic headquarters are located, in response to the nomination of the " coordinating framework ", which seeks to The formation of the new government, MP Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani to the prime ministership. Al-Sadr, whose parliamentary bloc led before its resignation from Parliament, described the results of the early elections that took place on October 10, the storming of the Green Zone as “a jar of permission.”

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Despite the political wrangling between the “coordinating framework” and the Sadrist movement and its transformation into the street because of the Sudanese candidate, the differences between them are deep and prevent clear political progress due to the government formation mechanism that the Sadrist movement wants a national majority, while the “coordinating framework” aspires to form a consensual government that guarantees The participation of everyone, as has been the norm since the formation of the political process in Iraq, and the “Framework” affirmed its adherence to its candidate for prime minister, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani.

The leader in the "framework", Aid al-Hilali, said, in press statements, that "the coordinating framework is in the process of forming the new Iraqi government, and it adheres to its candidate for the Sudanese prime ministership and does not intend to change it with any other candidate," and revealed that "the political and parliamentary majority is currently with the formation of the Iraqi government."

We will proceed to complete this task as soon as possible.” He explained that “what happened from the demonstrations will not affect the progress of the process of forming the next government.”

Al-Sudani ended the political blockage

In turn, the spokesman for the Political Bureau of the “Sadiquon” movement, Mahmoud al-Rubaie, confirmed that the step to nominate the Sudanese “Shiite framework” ended the political blockage. He stressed that "the step of nominating the Sudanese Shiite framework ended the political blockage," and Al-Rubaie added that "the Sudanese have an economic and service plan that represents the real need of the Iraqi people, as well as his experience in managing the state," noting that "the Sudanese are among the Iraqis inside, and this is an advantage that makes him know the extent of the people's suffering." Al-Rubaie indicated that “the Sudanese are from a family that gave martyrs for the sake of the homeland, and the martyr’s blood is a beacon for those who assume a responsible position to fulfill this blood.”

The Sadrist Movement is a major player

Fadel Al-Fatlawi, a member of the “Al-Fateh” coalition, called on the Sadrist movement to clarify its demands after storming the Green Zone and the parliament building. Al-Fatlawi said in a press statement that “the Sadrist movement is a key player in the political process, even if it withdrew from it and is able to move the street, so it must clarify what it wants in the political process.

The next stage in terms of dissolving Parliament, dissolving the government or nominating a certain person for prime minister, stressing that “all these matters can be resolved by sitting around the dialogue table,” adding, “If the situation remains as it is today and there is no confidence, this matter will be reversed.” negatively on the general situation of the country, and we will not witness any progress in various fields, but on the contrary, there will be a deterioration, which not everyone wants.”

Al-Kazemi appeals

In addition, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi appealed to the political forces not to drop the causes of the crises on the government, and said in a statement that “the accelerating events that Iraq is witnessing in light of the current political differences represent a worrying indicator of the stability and social peace that the government has worked to perpetuate and consolidate since taking over in May ( May) 2020, that the government has drawn a calm and patriotic pattern over the past two years in dealing with various political crises and has placed the public interest over private interests, and has focused its professional efforts on preserving people’s security and interests, and avoiding engaging in political polemics,

and from this standpoint, the government expresses its astonishment at the continued Attempts to include it in the details of political crises even after entering the stage of conducting business, and its announcement, since the day after the elections, to take all measures to hand over the duty and responsibility to the government that is formed according to constitutional contexts, and considered that “the government renews its appeal to all political forces not to drop political crises.”Rather, it should adopt a constructive dialogue approach to address differences and get the country out of a state of obstruction.

It calls on everyone to understand the critical and sensitive situation in which Iraq stands today, and to prevent the country from being plunged into a security or social crisis amid complex regional and international circumstances. Iraq has been able to recover After great suffering and sacrifices, everyone must preserve what has been achieved, and support the government and its institutions, and the security and military forces to carry out their duties in ensuring security stability.”

Al-Kazemi continued, "We carried the slogan of silence and not to engage in political confrontations and refused to respond to the unjust accusations and smear campaigns, and we preserved the government's independence in political and electoral competition by not participating in the elections that took place in October 2021 to protect the elections from any accusation.

Or interpretation, however, the accusation and misinformation machine did not stop trying to distort this national role, and to challenge the government’s impartiality and credibility on every occasion, and without objective reasons. Being wise in interpreting events, and not building on assumptions, theories and assumptions that have nothing to do with the truth, the security of Iraq and the safety of its people is a trust that must be preserved.    The Independent Arabic     LINK

The Dagger To The Owners: We Will Not Join You With A Government Unless These Conditions Are Met

Shafaq News/ The head of the Sovereignty Alliance, Khamis al-Khanjar, informed the Shiite Coordinating Framework Alliance, on Thursday, that the Sovereignty's deputies would not attend the next parliament session until after meeting a number of conditions.

Al-Khanjar said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, that the Sovereignty's representatives will not attend the next session, unless a "binding agreement and an official signature on the paper of the Sovereignty Alliance, guaranteeing the rights and demands of its audience, as well as after agreeing with the Kurdistan Democratic Party and ensuring its political entitlements."

He stressed the need to "find a comprehensive national understanding before entering into any details related to the shape of the next government or its entitlements," stressing the importance of including "the coordination framework initiative real steps to demonstrate goodwill with everyone, and respect for the orientations of the Sadrist movement."

The head of the Sovereignty Alliance, Khamis al-Khanjar, concluded his statement by noting that "the logic of exclusivity will only bring more instability and chaos to Iraq."

A short while ago, the Presidency of the Iraqi Council of Representatives denied setting a date for the election session of the President of the Republic, stressing that what was published about setting it next Saturday is not true.

Some political blocs and deputies had announced in earlier times that next Saturday, the House of Representatives would hold a session to elect the President of the Republic, who in turn would ensure the largest parliamentary bloc to form the government.

Earlier today, a leading source in the coordination framework that includes Shiite forces except for the Sadrist movement told Shafaq News Agency; "There is fear among the leadership of the coordination framework of holding a session to elect the president of the republic and assigning the framework candidate, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani, to form the government, for fear of storming the parliament by supporters of the Sadrist movement, as happened yesterday, Wednesday."   LINK

The Presidency Of The Iraqi Parliament Denies Setting A Date For The Session To Elect The President Of The Republic

Shafaq News/ The presidency of the Iraqi parliament denied, on Thursday, setting a date for the election of the president of the republic, stressing that what was published about setting it next Saturday is not true.

A source in the Presidency of the Council told Shafaq News Agency, "The Presidency of the Council of Representatives has not yet set a new date for the parliament session or the election of the President of the Republic."

He added, "What is published about setting Saturday as the date for holding the presidential election session is incorrect."

Some political blocs and deputies had announced in earlier times that next Saturday, the House of Representatives would hold a session to elect the President of the Republic, who in turn would ensure the largest parliamentary bloc to form the government.

Earlier today, a leading source in the coordination framework that includes Shiite forces except for the Sadrist movement told Shafaq News Agency; "There is fear among the leadership of the coordination framework of holding a session to elect the president of the republic and assigning the framework candidate, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani, to form the government, for fear of storming the parliament by supporters of the Sadrist movement, as happened yesterday, Wednesday."

The source, who requested anonymity, added; "Sunni and Kurdish parties are also afraid of holding the presidential election session, especially since the parliament door has become permissible and the Sadrists can storm it and disrupt the presidential election session and assign the framework candidate to form the government."

Meanwhile; Shafak News Agency monitored; Movement and calls within the Sadrist movement, published on social media, threaten to storm the House of Representatives again if the coordinating framework insists on the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani for the position of Prime Minister.   LINK

The Frameworks Are Afraid Of Storming Parliament In The Assignment Session.. And The Sadrists: We Will Return Again

Shafaq News/ A leading source in the coordination framework that includes Shiite forces, except for the Sadrist movement, revealed on Thursday, fears of holding a session to assign the prime minister next Saturday.

The source, who is a leader in the coordination framework, told Shafak News Agency; "There is fear among the leadership of the coordination framework of holding a session to elect the president of the republic and assigning the framework candidate, Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani, to form the government, for fear of storming the parliament by supporters of the Sadrist movement, as happened yesterday, Wednesday."

The source, who requested anonymity, added; "Sunni and Kurdish parties are also afraid of holding the presidential election session, especially since the parliament door has become permissible and the Sadrists can storm it and disrupt the presidential election session and assign the framework candidate to form the government."

He added, "The leadership of the coordination framework will try to communicate directly with Muqtada al-Sadr to calm the situation before proceeding with the holding of the presidential election session and assigning the Sudanese to form the government."

Meanwhile; Shafak News Agency monitored; Movement and calls within the Sadrist movement, published on social media, threaten to storm the House of Representatives again if the coordinating framework insists on the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani for the position of Prime Minister.    LINK

Barham And Zidane Urge Political Forces To Find Constitutional And Legal Solutions

The President of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Dr. Faiq Zeidan, discussed with the President of the Republic, Dr. Barham Salih, the turbulent reality that the country is going through.

In a brief statement, the two sides called on all political forces to hold a joint dialogue to find agreed solutions within the constitutional and legal framework.   LINK

The Second Storming Of The Iraqi Parliament And Muqtada Al-Sadr Turns The Tables | A Report  LINK

The US State Department On The Storming Of The Iraqi Parliament: We Are Monitoring The Situation

Baghdad / Obelisk: US State Department spokesman Ned Price announced, on Thursday, that the United States is monitoring the current situation in the capital, Baghdad, following the storming of the Green Zone and the Iraqi parliament.

He said, "The United States does not have anything that it can offer to Iraq at the moment, other than just monitoring the situation."

This came in an exclusive statement to Al-Hurra news channel, after massive demonstrations broke out, storming the Iraqi parliament and the fortified Green Zone in the capital, Baghdad.

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Friday Afternoon Iraq Economic News Highlights 7-29-22

Friday Afternoon Iraq Economic News Highlights 7-29-22

Oil: There is an increasing demand by citizens to connect car gas systems

Local | 12:17 - 29/07/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, The Gas Filling Company of the Ministry of Oil confirmed today, Friday, that it recorded an increasing demand for car gas after the success of its systems, while it set the date for opening new outlets for filling in all governorates.

The director of the Baghdad Gas Filling Branch, Sinan Nabil Aref, told the official news agency, "Car gas systems have succeeded greatly, and there is an increasing demand by citizens to connect them," noting that "the gas system allows the vehicle to enjoy high efficiency because gas is purer than gasoline and is considered economical compared to its price." And its low consumption, as the price of a liter of it is 200 dinars.

He pointed out that "the Minister of Oil and the Gas Distribution Company are seeking to open outlets for filling gas for vehicles," noting that "the company will start opening those outlets successively, starting next month, to fill car gas in all governorates." Ended 29/N33    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=200836

Chinese Ambassador: Cooperation In The "Belt And Road" Has Achieved Fruitful Results

Posted On2022-07-29 By Sotaliraq    Baghdad: Omar Abdul Latif

The Chinese ambassador to Iraq, Cui Wei, described Iraqi companies as an "important partner" in the project to build the 1,000 schools, and that cooperation in building the "Belt and Road" is achieving fruitful results.

Wei said: "The Chinese side has full confidence and ability to complete the (1,000 schools) project alone, but it will not monopolize interests, but rather wants more local companies to participate in building the project, providing job opportunities for locals, and helping Iraqi companies enhance their capacity. , by sharing with it the benefits of cooperation,” expressing his wishes that “Iraq will continue to develop to become stronger, and thus (the cake of cooperation) between the two countries will be bigger and bigger.”

He added that "Iraq is one of the first Arab countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, and it is an important cooperation partner for China in the Middle East, since the establishment of the strategic partnership relations between the two countries in 2015, where mutual political trust has been constantly strengthened, and cooperation is achieved in building ( The Belt and Road) has produced fruitful results, and human and cultural exchanges are steadily deepening.”

He added that "Chinese companies actively participate in the reconstruction process in Iraq, and have made important contributions to advancing the economic and social development of Iraq," stressing "the Chinese side's keenness to work with the Iraqi side together, in order to further deepen the friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries, and help it to Improving people’s livelihood, re-industrialization, and moving forward with achieving economic transformation, in a way that pushes the strategic partnership relations between the two countries to achieve greater development.”

He stressed that "the Chinese side has always viewed the field of education as an important component of bilateral cooperation," expressing his wishes that "the (1000 schools) project, after its completion, provides broader educational horizons and a better environment for school-age children and youth, and helps in their formation and enabling them to contribute to achieving prosperity and development. Iraq".

Disclaimer: All published articles represent the opinion of its authors only     LINK

“Border Guards” Establish Military Points On The Borders With Iran And Turkey

Posted On2022-07-29 By Sotaliraq    The Iraqi border guards have established 6 permanent military points in the border areas with Turkey and Iran, where no forces have been deployed for 31 years.

A commander in the Iraqi border guards said, "The purpose of establishing these permanent military points is to monitor the borders, prevent illegal armed groups from infiltrating, reduce smuggling operations, and secure stability and security for the people of the region."      LINK

The commander of the 2nd Brigade of the Border Guard, Goran Saleh, said in a statement to Kurdistan 24 TV channel: "With our arrival to the border areas, we have established several roads with a length of 6-8 kilometers, to connect all the military points of the border guards with each other," adding, "After we established our points Military here, no one can cross the border illegally.”

Goran Salih added, "On the heights of Haj Omran, the military posts of the Iraqi border guards meet the Iranian border guards. These areas were not safe before, but now the borders are safe, in addition to providing security and peace for the people of the region from villagers, farmers and Bedouins, unlike the years previous.”

Fakhruddin Rasoul, a farmer from the region, told Kurdistan 24, "Now we are free. In the past, we were not able to approach the borders to plant our fields and graze our livestock, but now the area is stable and security is stable, and we are very happy."

Two months ago, border guards have been working to establish permanent military points, three of which are on the Iraqi-Iranian border in the town of Haj Omran, and the others are in the Barzan area on the Iraqi-Turkish border.   LINK

Gold Is Heading For The Best Week In 5 Months With The Weak Dollar

Shafaq News/ Gold prices rose on Friday, as the dollar and bond yields continued to decline in the wake of US economic data, making the yellow metal set for its best week in nearly five months.

By 0616 GMT, gold in spot transactions increased 0.6 percent to $1766.08 an ounce. It has risen about 2.3 percent since the start of the week, its best performance since early March.

US gold futures rose 0.7 percent to $1,780.70.

Geoffrey Haley, chief analyst at OANDA, said gold remains inversely correlated with the dollar and yields, and their recent declines gave it some support this week.

Despite the good weekly performance of gold, it is still on track to record the fourth consecutive monthly decline, which is the worst series of monthly losses since November 2020.

For most of July, the dollar hovered around 20-year highs, undermining demand for gold priced in US currency among holders of other currencies.

Also affecting gold prices, major central banks adopted a tough approach of raising interest rates and tightening monetary policy in their attempt to combat inflation, as well as the strong performance of US Treasury yields earlier in July.

Higher interest rates and bond yields increase the opportunity cost of holding gold. But US 10-year Treasury yields fell on Friday.

The US economy unexpectedly contracted in the second quarter, which raised the risks of an economic slowdown, contributing to a more than one percent jump in the price of safe-haven gold on Thursday.

As for other precious metals, silver increased in spot transactions by one percent to $ 20.18 an ounce, while platinum rose 1.5 percent to $ 901.08.

Palladium fell 1.5 percent to $2,046.16, but has risen by about 5.8 percent this month, its best performance since February.    Reuters    LINK

A Decrease In The Price Of The Dollar With The Closure Of The Baghdad Stock Exchange

Shafaq News/ The exchange rates of the dollar decreased against the Iraqi dinar, today, Thursday, with the closure of the main stock exchange in Baghdad.

Shafak News Agency correspondent said that the Al-Kifah and Al-Harithiya Central Stock Exchange closed in Baghdad at 148,450 Iraqi dinars, compared to 100 dollars.

While the prices this morning were 148,500 Iraqi dinars for $100.

Our correspondent indicated that the buying and selling prices in banking shops in the local markets in Baghdad stabilized, as the selling price amounted to 149,000 Iraqi dinars, while the purchase prices amounted to 148000 dinars per 100 dollars.    LINK

Oil Stabilizes With Tight Supplies And Eyes Turn To The OPEC + Meeting

Shafaq News/ Oil prices stabilized at a high level in Asian transactions on Friday, supported by supply concerns and with the focus shifting to the next meeting of the OPEC + bloc, although recession fears limited the gains.

By 0330 GMT, West Texas Intermediate crude futures for September delivery increased 38 cents, or 0.4 percent, to $ 96.80 a barrel, to offset losses incurred in the previous session, and is heading towards recording a weekly increase of about three percent.

Brent crude futures for September delivery, which expire on Friday, settled at $107.14 a barrel. Brent crude futures for October delivery jumped eight cents, or 0.1 percent, to $101.91 a barrel.

The next meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, or the grouping known as OPEC +, on August 3 will be an important factor in the market.

OPEC + sources said the cartel would consider keeping the production level unchanged for September, but two sources in the cartel told Reuters that a slight increase in production would be discussed.

The decision not to increase production will disappoint the United States after US President Joe Biden visited Saudi Arabia this month in the hope of reaching an agreement on oil production.

A senior US administration official said on Thursday that the government is optimistic about the OPEC + meeting, adding that increased production may contribute to stabilizing the market.  Reuters    LINK

Oil prices stabilize at $ 107 per barrel, and Brent crude at $ 101

Oil  prices   Oil prices settled at a high level in Asian transactions, at one hundred and seven dollars per barrel, and Brent crude futures jumped to one hundred and one dollar per barrel.

Experts in the field of oil and energy attributed the fluctuation of oil prices to the Russian-Ukrainian war, and the interruption of Russian gas supplies to Europe, while European countries are looking for new sources of energy before the coming winter, in an attempt to reduce the need for Russian gas.   LINK

Iraq Discovers New Oil Wells In Anbar

Energy    Baghdad  Ahmed Eid    29 July 20   The discoveries contain large quantities of oil, gas, phosphate and sulfur (AFP)

The local government in Anbar Governorate, in western Iraq,  announced the discovery of several new oil wells in separate areas of the province, which contain large quantities of oil, gas, phosphate, sulfur and other important minerals.

And in the middle of this week, Anbar Governor Ali Farhan al-Dulaimi announced that his governorate seeks to invest in natural resources to improve the economic and electricity reality, by investing gas and oil fields in coordination with the cadres of the Oil Exploration Company and the Seismic Survey Directorate of the ministry.

He confirmed the discovery of new oil wells and reservoirs in Tharthar and west of Ramadi, without revealing any other details related to the size of those discoveries or whether he would start extraction from them.

Al-Dulaimi added, in statements to reporters, that the engineering and technical efforts of the province began with actual steps to refer the fields to investment, indicating that the regions of western Iraq are characterized by the availability of minerals and phosphates.

He added that the Ministry of Oil needs to take steps to complete the new oil discoveries in Anbar Governorate, whose area constitutes 34% of Iraq's total area.   LINK

MilitiaMan Friday Afternoon "Crazy Times-Exciting Too!" 7-29-2022

KTFA:

MilitiaMan:  In other words we are going to bring purchase power with a concerted effort into the region. All will be on the same page with regional trade exchanges. They are using terms like added value and easing costs.. All timed into a calendar. All interlinking at the same time.. imo.. A shoulder to shoulder on the matter.. lol ~ MM

Samson:  Iraq calls for the launch of a common market and a unified agricultural calendar among Arab countries

29th July, 2022

The Iraqi Minister of Agriculture, Muhammad al-Khafaji, called on Friday to launch a common market and a unified agricultural calendar among the Arab countries in order to improve trade exchanges between them to fill the food shortage due to the crisis the world is witnessing.

This came during his meeting today with the President of the Lebanese Republic, Michel Aoun, on the sidelines of his participation in the Quartet Agricultural Meeting in Beirut, according to a statement issued by the Minister's office.

The statement stated that Al-Khafaji stressed the importance of concerted Arab efforts to confront food security and secure food and agricultural products for our peoples, calling for the need to launch the Arab Common Market to improve trade exchanges and address food shortages in order to achieve food integration.

The statement quoted the minister as saying, "Our ambition is to include the largest number of Arab countries in this alliance and to strengthen relations at the agricultural level," noting that "when we can reach a unified agricultural calendar between countries, an added value will be achieved for farmers, as well as consumers in terms of easing cost".  LINK

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Samson:  Al-Tamimi Clarifies The Legality Of Holding The Parliament Session Outside The Capital

29th July, 2022

The legal expert, Ali Al-Tamimi, explained the extent of the possibility and legality of holding the parliament session in a place outside the capital and the building of the House of Representatives, pointing out that the parliament's internal system was clear in this matter.

Al-Tamimi told Al-Maalouma, "Article 21 of the parliament's internal system authorized the convening of the parliament session in another governorate, as it was stated in this article (parliament sessions are held in Baghdad and can be held in other places when necessary)."

He added that "the legal text in the internal system, when Baghdad specified a place for parliament sessions, allowed them to be held in another governorate, and the word places in it included all governorates, even the governorates of the Kurdistan region."

And he indicated that "the internal system is clear, and in sum, it allowed for the parliament session to be held, whether in Baghdad or in other provinces, when it was necessary to move in order to hold it in another place."    LINK

MilitiaMan:  Interesting stage they seem to be setting. Didn't Halbousi and Kahdimi meet in Ramadi the Capitol of Anbar Wednesday prior to Kahdimi getting back into the Dome same day? Saleh popped his head in with statement on "GREAT ENTITLMENTS" for the citizens? He sure did.

The four amigos all had something to say that day. Kahdimi, Sadr, Saleh and Halbousi were vocal and in support for peace and the citizens.. Now we watch for the dissolution imo anyway.. They have secured the green zone and even the Supreme Justice Council building..

 That is where the "Constitutional Entitlements" (Great)  are born.. Sure seems to be a HOT weekend for EVENTS to take place.. imo ~ MM

Samson:  In conjunction with the mobilization of my chest.. more green gates closed

29th July, 2022

The Sadrist movement continues to mobilize its supporters to hold a demonstration tomorrow, Saturday, in the event of the Parliament session scheduled to elect the President of the Republic, while the security forces tightened their procedures in the Green Zone.

And media outlets affiliated with the Sadrist movement published a picture of Aoun Al-Nabi, who is close to Muqtada al-Sadr, and the general official of the Peace Brigades, Tahsin al-Hamidawi, while they were in Tahrir Square in central Baghdad. As the leaders of the movement mobilized for tomorrow's demonstration, the security forces closed more gates of the Green Zone and the surrounding roads.

A security source said in an interview with Mawazine News that "the security forces closed the green gate leading to the Supreme Judicial Council with concrete blocks." He added, "The planning gates leading to the Presidency of the Republic were also closed, as were the Muallaq, Al-Sink and Al-Gomhoria bridges."

Today, Friday, the Baghdad Operations Command held a security meeting to discuss a plan to secure protection for the demonstrations tomorrow, Saturday. And the leadership stated in a statement received by Mawazine News, a copy of it, that "Lieutenant-General, Commander of Baghdad Operations, Ahmed Salim, chaired an expanded security conference attended by the leaders of the advanced headquarters on the Karkh and Rusafa sides, team leaders and directors of security services operating within the sector of command responsibility." She added, "The conference was held to discuss the security plan for securing protection for the peaceful demonstration to be launched on Saturday." 

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MilitiaMan:  There is the security being put in place. Demonstrations set for tomorrow. Lets see if they have a vote or not in the Dome or not and or even elsewhere.. They talked about that being legal to do constitutionally.. Crazy times, exciting too.. imo ~ MM

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Samson:  Parliamentary Integrity: Billions are being stolen, and we have sent several corruption files to the commission

 The Parliamentary Integrity Committee revealed that it had sent several corruption files to the Integrity Commission in order to work on them.

A member of the committee, Alia Nassif, told {Euphrates News}, "The Parliamentary Integrity Committee works separately. There is a collective and individual work, and each deputy works alone."

And she added: "Despite the reluctance in the Parliamentary Committee due to political differences, the deputies send files to the Integrity Commission and we hope that it will interact with us, because the capabilities of the Commission are higher and greater than the capabilities of the representative, especially in the aspect of obtaining information."

And she continued: "We have sent many files regarding corruption files in the Ministry of Transport and Electricity, as well as interrogations of the corrupt, and there are billions being stolen from the country under pretexts and names."  LINK

MilitiaMan:   So many things that are flowing all at the same time. Imagine the dissolution of Parliament.. Who will be clean and with no immunity?.. We may be about ready to find out. lol ~ MM