"Tidbits From TNT" Wednesday Morning 8-3-2022

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CandyKisses:  United Nations: Iraq desperately needs economic reform

On Wednesday, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq welcomed calls for a national dialogue, while stressing the need for political leaders to prioritize national interests to find urgent solutions to the crisis

The UN mission stated in a statement, "The meaningful dialogue between all Iraqi parties is now more urgent than ever, as recent events have shown the danger of a rapid escalation in this tense political climate

"Iraqi parties stress the importance of democratic fundamentals such as constitutional compliance and respect for state institutions, but these are increasingly not observed, as their failure to move forward has had a clear negative impact on public confidence," she added

And the UN mission continued: “No party or group can claim that the crisis does not enter them or affect them. The need to find solutions through a comprehensive dialogue is clear,” adding: “In its absence, the State of Iraq will continue to be dominated by competing interests, which leads to more of instability with the people paying the price, such a scenario is simply intolerable

The mission reiterated its welcome to the "recent calls for a national dialogue, and commends the expression of support from all political spectrum", at the same time appealing to all actors to "commit, actively participate, and agree on solutions without delay. And she stressed that "the transition from words to deeds has become an urgent necessity, Iraq cannot go to another national dialogue in vain

The UN mission concluded, “Iraq faces a wide list of outstanding internal issues, as it is in dire need of economic reform, effective public services delivery, as well as a federal budget, and it is time for political stakeholders to assume their responsibilities and act in the national interest

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Tishwash:  11 Iraqi political parties call for the dissolution of parliament and the formation of a new government

Today, Tuesday, Iraqi political forces called "change" raised several demands and called on the United Nations to support them, including the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the formation of a new government, revealing their intention to establish an inclusive national conference.

These forces included "the Iraqi Communist Party, the National House, the Social Democratic Movement, the Iraqi Nation Party, the Nazil Take My Right Movement, the Faili Movement, the Iraqi House, the Wa'ad Party, the Sons of Two Rivers Party, the Consultative Council, and the Tishreen Democratic Movement."

The forces said in a statement read by the leaders of those parties, in a joint press conference, seen by Shafak News Agency, "10 months have passed since the October 2021 elections, and the influential political blocs have not been able to address the deepening political crisis for years, and even insist on the approach of sectarian quotas. ethnicity, and a conflict of narrow interests.

She added that "this led to the Parliament's inability to perform its constitutional duties, and the continuation of the state of political obstruction, whose negative effects were reflected on all of our people, and now threatens societal peace."

He continued, "In light of the current political and field developments, the forces of democratic change met today, Tuesday, and discussed the course of the escalating events, and affirmed their firm position on the process of comprehensive change, by peaceful means, that leads to building a civil and democratic state based on citizenship and social justice." The "forces of change" stressed that "they were not and will not be part of any conflicts that do not serve the interests and aspirations of the Iraqis."

She added that out of concern for the path of democratic construction, we call for the dissolution of the current parliament, and for the President of the Republic, independent representatives and national forces to press for this.

It also called for "the formation of a government that enjoys political and popular approval, and whose mission will be to initiate practical steps on the path of change, including holding the killers of the demonstrators accountable, revealing the fate of the disappeared activists, moving major corruption files and bringing the corrupt to justice."

The Forces for Change stressed that one of the duties of this government is also "to take concrete measures to confine arms to the state, and to benefit from the financial surplus to improve the lives of Iraqis."

She stressed that "the government takes it upon itself to work to ensure the fulfillment of the requirements for holding fair and impartial elections, under UN supervision, including: the application of the parties' law, to prevent corrupt parties and parties with armed arms from participating in the electoral process, and to ensure the independence of the High Electoral Commission."

These forces called on the United Nations Mission in Iraq to support the aspirations of the Iraqis to achieve a real democratic political system of government, and to sponsor the dialogues of its national political forces.

And the statement continued, "In this sensitive circumstance, we believe that the peaceful change project requires concrete measures, foremost of which is a review of the interpretations of the Federal Court, regarding (the largest bloc) and the quorum of the presidential election session, and the violation of constitutional timings."

In order to achieve this, the forces’ statement says, “We sincerely call on all forces, parties, national figures, popular protest movements, unions, unions, organizations and social actors, to unite efforts and work to preserve the path of peaceful change that responds to the aspirations of our people, in a stable homeland. and flourishing.”

"We are in the process of preparing for a comprehensive national conference, in order to form a national front for the forces of change," he stressed.  link

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CandyKisses:  After 300 days of blockage... Re-elections or regime change, which is closer to Iraq?

 Iraqis have varied opinions about political calls to dissolve parliament, re-elections, and make constitutional amendments, to end the political crisis in the country, while others believe that the solution lies in changing the system of government from a parliamentary to a presidential one.

And after 297 days of not choosing the country's new prime minister and republic, political differences are still exacerbating, especially between the "Shiite" parties, and as a result, thousands of supporters of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, stormed the parliament building on July 27, 2022 in protest against the trend. The framework for the formation of the new government by the nomination of Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, an ally of former Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki.

Frame VS Mainstream

The political crisis entered a new curve after the Sadrist movement's demonstrations turned into open sit-ins, forcing the other party (the framework) to also take its audience to the street in demonstrations to emphasize "legitimacy and respect for the constitution."

In order to avoid a clash between the framework and the current, political blocs proposed the idea of ​​holding early elections, to break the current political blockage, but this option may face rejection from some political forces, as well as the lack of popular desire to participate in them on the grounds that it "will not change anything", according to citizenship Maryam (from Baghdad), which indicated that "the previous elections were to change the corrupt parties, but this change did not happen. The masses of the parties will elect their candidates again, in light of the timid presence of independents within the government."

Regime

In her interview with Shafaq News Agency, Maryam believes that "the solution lies in changing the system of government to a presidential one," calling on the international community to "intervene to change the system of government and end the chaos in Iraq for 19 years."

As for the citizen Muntazer (from Karbala), he believes that "the citizens' reluctance to participate in the previous elections benefited the parties from the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement in obtaining the largest percentage of votes, and if the elections are repeated, the scenario will be repeated again." Montazer adds to Shafaq News, that "ending the control of parties will be through the active participation of citizens in the elections." The country is in its own interest.

Dissolution of parliament

The call for early elections is not new, as it was raised in earlier times as well. In this regard, the independent deputy, Basem Khashan, states, "I submitted a request to dissolve the Parliament more than once, and also demanded the amendment of the election law, which the Federal Court canceled a number of its articles."

Khashan explains to Shafak News, that "the initiative of the independents has proven in light of the current situation that it was a solution to end the political crisis," noting that many MPs have chosen the side of neutrality at the present time, and these lack courage, as the deputy must have an opinion on important issues. 

Amend the constitution

With regard to the transition to the presidential system, the representative says, “Changing the system to a presidential one requires amending the constitution, and amending the latter is a complex issue,” pointing out on the other hand that “Al-Sadr’s call to amend the electoral law is unreal, as the electoral law was established by the current, so Al-Sadr’s call for a change the political system, the constitution and the election law are all false calls,” he said, suggesting that al-Sadr will try to end the crisis and retract his previous positions.

Muqtada al-Sadr, who won the largest number of votes in the October elections, withdrew his 74 deputies from parliament last June, after he failed to form a government that excluded his Shiite rivals (the coordinating framework). After months of negotiations, al-Sadr left to his opponents in the framework the task of forming a government after he took a surprising step by withdrawing his deputies from Parliament.

The framework includes the bloc of former Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and the Fatah bloc representing the Popular Mobilization, and blocs that did not achieve significant results in the elections, such as the Wisdom Movement.

Analysts who spoke to Shafak News believe that holding early elections is the strongest option in the event that no agreement is reached that combines the framework with the current, or one of them concedes to the other the government. And the political analyst, Sabah Al-Agaili, during his interview with Shafaq News Agency, shows that the early elections are "related to the government. 

Will the Al-Kazemi government remain, or will a prime minister be chosen and given a period that may extend for a year in order to call for early elections, and this proposal may suit the political process if we have reached a political closure.

And the path of dissolving parliament and holding early elections is different from changing the regime and the constitution, according to political analyst, Muhammad Nana’, who says that “changing the regime to a presidential one or practicing a coup against the current political class, with a party taking these steps supported by the people, is an undemocratic path, as you certain forces and parties outside the constitutional, parliamentary and democratic contexts adopt rebuilding the state anew according to their vision, as sometimes put forward by the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr.

As for the call for the dissolution of parliament and the elections, Nanaa explains, during his speech to the agency, that "this is within the current system itself, given that the current parliament was shaken by its Sharia with the withdrawal of the Sadrists from it, and the current parties were unable to form a government." He continues: "There is a custom in parliamentary contexts that if elections are unable to form a government within a maximum period of 60 days, then early elections are held to fix the situation, and therefore there is a difference between calls to change the regime from a parliamentary to a presidential one, and calls to dissolve parliament and hold early elections."

In light of this political complexity, the outgoing government of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi continues to "carry out daily business," and if the parties do not agree on a new government, this government may continue for a transitional phase until new elections are held.

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Tuesday Evening Iraq Economic News Highlights 8-2-22

Tuesday Evening Iraq Economic News Highlights 8-2-22

Planning: The Government Is Unable To Provide Job Opportunities For All The Unemployed

Iraq   11:01 - 2022-08-02   The Federal Ministry of Planning said that the government is "unable" to provide job opportunities for all the unemployed, in light of the "absence" of the role of the private sector, while revealing the preparation of a draft law on partnership between the public and private sectors.

The Undersecretary for Administrative Affairs, Azhar Hussein Saleh, stated that "the ministry is working, in addition to preparing the draft law, to educate and raise awareness of the importance of the private sector, and constantly strives to amend laws and reduce the differences between the public and private sectors."

Saleh added, "The percentage of work in the private sector has reached 88 percent, so the country is still among the developing countries, as developed countries have a percentage of work in this vital sector to 96 percent."

He continued, "The country is currently suffering from an increase in the trend towards public jobs, due to the lack of laws and the lack of real job opportunities in light of the challenges it has faced during the past years."

She indicated that "the government cannot provide job opportunities for everyone according to the current development standards, so the private sector must participate, which should be supported by the state to create a healthy society and increase its positive repercussions in general."

She pointed out, "the need for supporting laws that give workers in the private sector credibility and reassurance, especially the Social Security Law that guarantees the worker his rights in the event of an injury that causes him to lose the ability to work, in addition to the Home Employment Security Law issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to guarantee the rights of the domestic worker as ( Servant)". https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/7951

The Stability Of The Dollar Exchange Rate For The Third Day In A Row

Economie| 10:05 - 02/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, the dollar exchange rates stabilized today, Tuesday, on the Iraqi Stock Exchange.

Selling price: 148,700 dinars per 100 dollars, buying price: 148,600 dinars per 100 dollars

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US Agency: Weak Deterioration Of Basra Port Docks Weakens Oil Revenues

Posted On2022-08-02 By Sotaliraq     Translation: Hamed Ahmed

A US agency reported that the weak carrying capacity of the Basra Port's loading docks and the deterioration of pipelines prevent Iraq from earning more money by exporting oil in conjunction with the increase in its prices, and bulges that appeared in recent months at the ends of the lines revealed fears of their explosion and causing an environmental disaster at sea.

A report by the US Energy Agency (Platts) quoted Iraqi officials as saying that "the chances of increasing the quantities of crude oil pumped into the facilities of platforms loading platforms at the port of Basra in the near term appear bleak."

[size=45]The report added, "This prevents any benefit gained for the country from increasing production amid the escalation of oil prices."

[size=45]He pointed out, "The old, dilapidated pumping pipes that connect the station and the loading docks pose a great risk of an environmental disaster."

The report confirmed, “The (Platts) agency index of the movement of goods in the global market and the quantities of oil shipments from the oil-producing member countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, showed that the quantities of crude oil produced by Iraq in the month of June amounted to an average of 4.38 million barrels per day, including the quantities of oil produced from fields Kurdistan Region”.

He pointed out, "This quantity is slightly more than the quantities of oil produced for the month of March, which amounted to 4.34 million barrels per day."

The report stressed that "the southern port of Iraq for the export of oil was often seen as a narrow and obstructive outlet that is not commensurate with the large quantities of crude oil that the country produces." And he reported, "The information of the Iraqi Oil Ministry confirmed that oil exports from Basra port for the period from March to June amounted to an average of 3.231 million barrels per day."

The report noted, "This quantity is almost equal to the oil export rates for April 2020, which amounted to 3.351 million barrels per day, when (OPEC) and its allies abandoned the ceilings of production quotas for a limited period due to a disagreement over the production strategy amid the outbreak of the Corona pandemic and allowing producing countries to pump the amount that they you want it.” And he went on to say that "the flow of oil at the port of Basra is being hindered due to the poor condition of two marine lines feeding the pumping docks at the station."

In addition, sources familiar with the situation said, "Swellings have appeared in recent months at the ends of these lines, and there are fears that they may explode and cause an environmental disaster by spilling oil into the sea."

The report continues, “The data of the agency (Platts) indicator of the daily movement of freight says that this matter forced the Basra Oil Company to reduce the pumping rates of the loading docks by 25%, i.e. at a rate of 54,000 barrels per hour, compared to the previous pumping rates, which were around 70,000 barrels per hour.”

And he added, "The marine pumping pipelines were installed in the late 1970s and were hoping to be replaced decades ago, despite that, no replacement or maintenance work was carried out due to financing and political problems, as well as other obstacles."

The report spoke of “the addition of four mono-berths to support and supplement these marine lines, which increased the flow of oil in them, compensating for the decline in the pumping stations by a small percentage.”

For his part, the deputy director of SOMO Oil Marketing Company, Ali Al-Shatri, says, "Iraqi officials hope that the oil export capacity from the Basra port will reach 3.35 million barrels per day by September."

Al-Shatri added, "With regard to the present time, taking into account not only the limitations of export capacity but also the activities of rehabilitation operations that may cause interruptions at times, this is what we expect that we can achieve."

Al-Shatri indicated, "The possibility of achieving a higher number than that, but I have some reservations about this possibility until I see plans to develop export facilities in full swing."

Al-Shatti added that "SOMO expects that the quantity of shipments of the Basra Heavy crude category will be 1.1 million barrels per day in July, and Basra Medium crude will be 2.2 million barrels per day."

The report stated, "The analyzes of the agency (Platts) indicate that the quantities of exported oil will be limited at that maximum rate for the rest of the months of the year, with production quantities remaining at 4.54 million barrels per day."

He pointed out, "There are fears of low quantities of equipment resulting from maintenance and rehabilitation work for pumping facilities or for reasons related to security and political instability."

The report continues, "The current environment of high oil prices is an opportunity for Iraq to ensure the allocation of funds required to replace dilapidated marine shipping pipes, which may take two years to replace from the date of signing the contract, according to people who studied the project to develop and rehabilitate the pumping station."

And the report went on, "This would increase the capacity of the Basra port terminal for export by 700 thousand to two million barrels per day, in addition to 4 single berths for loading with a capacity of 2.2 million barrels per day."    For: Platts Agency    LINK

More Than Two Million Unemployed Persons Are Registered In The Database Of The Ministry Of Labor

Today, Tuesday, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs counted the number of unemployed people registered in its database since 2003, while announcing the soft loans granted to them .

The Director-General of the Department of Labor and Vocational Training in the Ministry, Raed Jabbar Bahed, told the Iraqi News Agency that "the ministry waited for the results of the labor market survey to prepare a national policy for employment in all of Iraq," noting that "the plans exist and are ongoing through the provision of grants and loans to the unemployed who wish to In establishing small projects, in addition to training the unemployed and acquiring new skills to qualify them to enter the labor market through the vocational training centers located in the ministry, in addition to cooperating with some international organizations to provide programs that would provide job opportunities for the unemployed .Bahed added, "Since 2003 until now, the ministry has registered more than two million unemployed people in its database, granted 60,000 soft loans to the unemployed, and trained more than 200,000 unemployed people in our training centers ."

He explained that "the ministry noticed that many of the loans given to the unemployed were not used to establish a small project to find a job, but rather pour into procedures other than the desired goal ."

And he stressed, "The ministry is following up on the loans and the mechanism for disbursing them by the beneficiary and referring the violators to the law to pay what they owe ."

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Sumo: We Received Positive Responses From European Companies To Import Iraqi Oil

Energy Economy News-Baghdad  Today, Wednesday, the National Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) of the Ministry of Oil announced a movement to increase Iraqi oil sales in the European market, while indicating Iraq's ability to cover the needs of this market.

The director of the company, Alaa Khader Al-Yasiri, told the Iraqi News Agency that "SOMO has valid contracts for oil processing with European companies with a total quantity of about 600,000 barrels per day of Basra Medium, Basra Heavy and Kirkuk crude oil," noting that "these companies possess liquidation capacities. A total of about 60% of the total liquidation capacity in the continent of Europe.”

He added that "Sumo Company is constantly searching for available opportunities for marketing and approaching European companies that do not have contracts with them," noting that "it has recently received a number of positive responses from some companies that may lead to new contracts and lead to an increase in Iraqi oil sales in the European market." .

He pointed out that "Iraq is able to cover the European market," noting that "the current situation in this market requires companies to find suitable oils that are not subject to international sanctions, as Basra crude oil is considered one of those suitable oils."

He continued, "The acidic average of Basra oil can feed European refineries, despite the difference in some quality specifications from the oils consumed in those refineries currently, which to some extent constitutes an obstacle to European buyers' complete dependence on Iraqi oil."

He stressed, "In terms of the level of demand for crude oil in the European market, the total quantities received for this market of medium-sour oils reached 2.5 million barrels per day, and in light of the political tensions that afflict Europe, which may affect the supply of crude oil in the market."

The European Union may have a deficit of up to one million barrels per day of medium-sour crude oil, and this is an opportunity for Iraqi oil away from the Asian market, as it is the most promising market in the long term, which achieves a greater return for the Iraqi round and ensures the stability of demand for Iraqi oils.

Al-Yasiri pointed out that "Iraq is committed to the decisions of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, which always aims to strive for the stability of global oil markets and the balance of supply and demand," noting that "any quantities that are allocated to a specific market are within the agreed production ceiling."

And he indicated that "the Oil Marketing Company adopts a mechanism for the official price announced for all markets in selling quantities of oil, and this price is determined for each market and for each type of oil on a monthly basis according to the data and variables of the global oil markets, and this is a continuous context in which to work."   Views 619   Added 06/22/22 - 1:13 PM  Update 08/01/2022 - 6:17 PM

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Basra Oil: Selling 10% Of Exxonmobil's Stake Is Contingent On A Single Action 

Energy    Economy News _ Baghdad   Today, Tuesday, the Basra Oil Company clarified the details of selling 10% of ExxonMobil's stake in the West Qurna 1 field, indicating that this depends on a single procedure.

The Deputy Director-General of the Basra Oil Company, Hassan Muhammad Hassan, said in an interview with the Iraqi News Agency and followed by "Economy News", that "the Indonesian Oil and Gas Company (Pertamina) will buy 10% of ExxonMobil's share in the West Qurna 1 oil field in southern Iraq."

He continued, by saying: "This is what was agreed upon between the joint parties, and its implementation is subject to the signing of the settlement agreement with the Basra Oil Company."

Earlier, the Council of Ministers agreed that the National Oil Company would acquire ExxonMobil’s stake in the West Qurna/1 field.   Views 13   Added 08/02/2022 - 1:59 PM   Update 08/02/2022 - 2:52 PM

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Qatar Signs An Agreement With The Gulf Cooperation Council Electricity Interconnection Authority To Supply Iraq With Energy

Energy         Economy News – translation   The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed an agreement with the Electricity Interconnection Authority of the Gulf Cooperation Council to develop the Gulf Electricity Interconnection System and link it to the southern Iraq network .

According to the Khaleej Times website, the agreement aims to contribute to covering part of the demand for electricity, in addition to improving the performance and stability of the electricity network in the southern region of Iraq through the construction and connection of a new 400 kV substation in the Wafra region in Kuwait. The Gulf electrical interconnection system and the Iraqi electricity network through the Al-Faw transformer station in southern Iraq .

Khalifa bin Jassim al-Kuwari, Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development, said: "Together, we seek, in partnership with the Electricity Interconnection Authority of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, to deliver electricity to our brothers in southern Iraq, where electricity support will play a fundamental and pivotal role in strengthening and supporting vital basic sectors such as the health sector.

Which in turn will provide health services to a large number of patients, in addition to strengthening the education sector, and this initiative will have a pivotal role in economic development and infrastructure development .”

The CEO of the Gulf Electricity Interconnection Authority, Ahmed bin Ali Al-Ibrahim, said that the electrical connection has achieved economic savings for the Gulf Cooperation Council countries by about 3 billion dollars since the full operation of the project, while avoiding major interruptions in the Gulf networks since the start of operation in 2009, which has had a significant impact on The continuity of electricity and its significant impact on society and the economic and industrial sector in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council .

The project is being implemented by the GCC Electricity Interconnection Authority, which owns and operates the Gulf Electricity Interconnection Network, and is one of the most important infrastructure interconnection projects approved by the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Among the benefits achieved by the project are reducing the required reserves in each country, mutual coverage in case of emergency, benefiting from the surplus, and reducing the cost of producing electric power among the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council .

In 2001, the Gulf Cooperation Council was established, and the interconnection project was completed in 2009 .

The authority considers that the signing of the interconnection agreement with the electricity grid in southern Iraq, which coincided with the Jeddah Summit for Security and Development on July 15, 2022, is one of the most important strategic projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries that will begin. Implementation works during this month, hoping to be completed in the summer of 2024 .

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Tuesday Afternoon Iraq Parliament News Highlights 8-1-22

Tuesday Afternoon Iraq Parliament News Highlights 8-1-22

Al-Halbousi Supports Al-Kazemi's Call For Dialogue And Hints At Early Elections

Shafaq News/ Today, Tuesday, Parliament Speaker Muhammad Al-Halbousi expressed his support for Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi's call for all political parties to sit at the dialogue table, pointing to the possibility of organizing early "parliamentary and local elections".

"We support the initiative of the Prime Minister to find a solution formula regarding the events taking place in the country," the Speaker of the House of Representatives said in a tweet on Twitter, followed by Shafak News Agency.  Al-Halbousi stressed, "the importance of everyone sitting at the dialogue table and taking practical steps to solve the current crisis, leading to parliamentary and local elections according to specific timelines."

In a statement, the Prime Minister called on "all parties to calm down and reduce escalation, to start an initiative for a solution on national grounds, and not to be drawn into accusations, the language of treason, and the eruption of hostility and hatred between the Brotherhood in the one country."

He also called on "all parties to sit at the table of a national dialogue to reach a political solution to the current crisis, under the roof of Iraqi synergy and the mechanisms of national dialogue."

A source in the Iraqi Council of Ministers revealed, on Tuesday, that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi is moving to hold a round table meeting, to gather the parties in the political process.

The political scene in Iraq has undergone serious developments since supporters of the Sadrist movement led by prominent Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the parliament building in the fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad, and protested against the nomination of the coordination framework, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, for the position of Prime Minister for the next federal government.

On Monday, demonstrations against the Sadrist movement took place near the suspension bridge leading to the Green Zone, after an invitation from the "Organizing Committee to Support Legitimacy and Preserve State Institutions."

The Sadrist bloc had obtained the highest votes in the early legislative elections that took place in October of 2021, but the efforts of the leader of the current failed to form the new federal government due to the Shiite coordination framework standing in its way by obtaining a fatwa from the Federal Court with the so-called blocking third in a contract The session for electing the President of the Republic, which paves the way for naming the Prime Minister.

The three-way alliance between the Kurdistan Democratic Party led by Masoud Barzani, the Sovereignty Alliance headed by Khamis al-Khanjar, and the Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr was broken following the resignation of the Sadrist bloc's deputies, and the movement's withdrawal from the political process by order of al-Sadr.

The political scene is living in a crisis situation and a dead end unprecedented in the history of Iraq, as more than 300 days have passed since the early elections without being able to form a new government in the country, and the survival of the caretaker government headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi.

On the tenth of last October, Iraq held early legislative elections to get out of a political crisis that swept the country after large demonstrations in the central and southern regions in 2019 in protest against the widespread unemployment in society, the spread of financial and administrative corruption in government departments and institutions, and the deteriorating reality The service and the livelihood, which prompted the former prime minister, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, to resign under popular pressure.

As soon as the preliminary results of the elections were announced, the voices of political forces and actors rose in their rejection of losing many seats, accusing them of major fraud in the ballot, which was denied by the executive and judicial authorities, at a time when the United Nations and international organizations praised the integrity of the electoral process.   LINK

A Political Movement That Supports Changing The Regime In Iraq And Distances Itself From The Struggle Of The Current And The Framework

Shafaq News/ The "Extension" movement, emanating from the popular movement in Tishreen, called on Tuesday to change the system of government in Iraq from parliamentary to presidential or semi-presidential to get out of the current political crisis plaguing the country.

The movement said in a statement today, that among the most important principles that have been codified by (Extension) since its establishment are: amending the constitution, changing the form of the system to a presidency or semi-presidential, direct election of governors, and abolishing provincial councils.

And the statement added, "We will stick to our pledge, and we will seek to do so by all peaceful and legal means."

Referring to the current political crisis in Iraq, which is represented by the two Shiite poles, the Sadrist movement, and the coordination framework, the movement said in the same statement, "We will not be a party to a conflict between the corrupt power parties, and we do not trust those who were partners in government over the previous years."

The political scene in Iraq has undergone serious developments since supporters of the Sadrist movement led by prominent Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the parliament building in the fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad, and protested against the nomination of the coordination framework, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, for the position of Prime Minister for the next federal government.

On Monday, demonstrations against the Sadrist movement took place near the suspension bridge leading to the Green Zone, after an invitation from the "Organizing Committee to Support Legitimacy and Preserve State Institutions."

The Sadrist bloc had obtained the highest votes in the early legislative elections that took place in October of 2021, but the efforts of the leader of the current failed to form the new federal government due to the Shiite coordination framework standing in its way by obtaining a fatwa from the Federal Court with the so-called blocking third in a contract The session for electing the President of the Republic, which paves the way for naming the Prime Minister.

The three-way alliance between the Kurdistan Democratic Party led by Masoud Barzani, the Sovereignty Alliance headed by Khamis al-Khanjar, and the Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr was broken following the resignation of the Sadrist bloc's deputies, and the movement's withdrawal from the political process by order of al-Sadr.

The political scene is living in a crisis situation and a dead end unprecedented in the history of Iraq, as more than 300 days have passed since the early elections without being able to form a new government in the country, and the survival of the caretaker government headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi.

On the tenth of last October, Iraq held early legislative elections to get out of a political crisis that swept the country after large demonstrations in the central and southern regions in 2019 in protest against the widespread unemployment in society, the spread of financial and administrative corruption in government departments and institutions, and the deteriorating reality The service and the livelihood, which prompted the former prime minister, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, to resign under popular pressure.

As soon as the preliminary results of the elections were announced, the voices of political forces and actors rose in their rejection of losing many seats, accusing them of major fraud in the ballot, which was denied by the executive and judicial authorities, at a time when the United Nations and international organizations praised the integrity of the electoral process.   LINK

Al-Kazemi Moves To Gather The Teams At A Round Table

Shafaq News/ A source in the Iraqi Council of Ministers revealed, on Tuesday, that Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi is moving to hold a round table meeting, to bring together the parties in the political process.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, that Al-Kazemi will call for a round table meeting within days to gather the parties in the political process to discuss developments in the Green Zone and the recent demonstrations to come up with a road map to contain the current situation.

He added that there are intensive contacts about determining the time and place of the meeting and the political forces that will participate in the meeting.

In a statement yesterday, Monday, Al-Kazemi called on all political forces for a national dialogue by forming a committee that includes their representatives to sit at the dialogue table and develop a "road map for the solution."

Al-Kazemi stated that "Iraq is witnessing a great political tension that threatens if wise people do not interfere with dire consequences," adding: "While we have taken all necessary measures and measures to control the situation, maintain security, and prevent the wasting of Iraqi blood, we call on all parties to calm down and reduce escalation; to begin initiative for a solution on a national basis.

The political scene in Iraq has undergone serious developments since supporters of the Sadrist movement led by prominent Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the parliament building in the fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad, and protested against the nomination of the coordination framework, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, for the position of Prime Minister for the next federal government.

On Monday, demonstrations against the Sadrist movement took place near the suspension bridge leading to the Green Zone, after an invitation from the "Organizing Committee to Support Legitimacy and Preserve State Institutions."

The Sadrist bloc had obtained the highest votes in the early legislative elections that took place in October of 2021, but the efforts of the leader of the current failed to form the new federal government due to the Shiite coordination framework standing in its way by obtaining a fatwa from the Federal Court with the so-called blocking third in a contract The session for electing the President of the Republic, which paves the way for naming the Prime Minister.

The three-way alliance between the Kurdistan Democratic Party led by Masoud Barzani, the Sovereignty Alliance headed by Khamis al-Khanjar, and the Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr was broken following the resignation of the Sadrist bloc's deputies, and the movement's withdrawal from the political process by order of al-Sadr.

The political scene is living in a crisis situation and a dead end unprecedented in the history of Iraq, as more than 300 days have passed since the early elections without being able to form a new government in the country, and the survival of the caretaker government headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi.

On the tenth of last October, Iraq held early legislative elections to get out of a political crisis that swept the country after large demonstrations in the central and southern regions in 2019 in protest against the widespread unemployment in society, the spread of financial and administrative corruption in government departments and institutions, and the deteriorating reality The service and the livelihood, which prompted the former prime minister, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, to resign under popular pressure.

As soon as the preliminary results of the elections were announced, the voices of political forces and actors rose in their rejection of losing many seats, accusing them of major fraud in the ballot, which was denied by the executive and judicial authorities, at a time when the United Nations and international organizations praised the integrity of the electoral process.   LINK

A Leader In The Patriotic Union Talks About The Scenario Of The "Massacre" In Baghdad And Calls On The Kurdish Forces To Be Prepared 

Shafaq News/ The leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Mullah Bakhtiar, said on Monday that the Iraqi situation is heading towards an abyss, and this poses a threat to the Kurdistan Region, calling on the Kurdish parties to prepare for any emergency.

Bakhtiar told Shafaq News Agency, "Iraq is heading towards the abyss, and we are not confident that Kurdistan Region addresses its stability with Baghdad or not. Unfortunately, the trends taken by the Kurdish forces in Baghdad after the elections by going to it with four different agendas; none of them was sincere in unification of the Kurdish forces.

He added that "the National Union and the Democratic Party insisted unrivaledly on their decision, and even after Baghdad reached the political stalemate, neither of them changed its policy," pointing out that Iraq lives in a dangerous situation and can no longer speak about democracy, freedom and civility easily again. And that the Iraqi situation has made the risks to the Kurdistan region relatively less, since any international agreement at the expense of the Kurds will not happen or be delayed under the current circumstance.

Bakhtiar indicated, "In the event that a civil war erupts in Iraq, this will lead to an increase in the disintegration of the Kurdish forces and the government of the two administrations will appear as a reality, stressing the need for" democracy and the Patriotic Union and other forces to think about how to find a common program and prepare for any eventuality. Moqbel, and this is the duty of the Kurds (the national spirit)."

He pointed out that he supports "radical change, but this path will not proceed because the tax will be heavy. The current situation has shown that Iraq at this stage also and after the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, and like the royal and Qasimi era, Abdul Salam and Abdul Rahman Aref, could not become a homeland for all."

Bakhtiar continued: "Even during the era of the Baathist regime, Iraq changed towards fascism, and after the fall of the Baath changed to sectarianism. This time, the sectarian orientation prevailed and exposed the situation of Iraqis to many possibilities. If the collapse and sectarian conflict occurred, Iraq would turn into a massacre! Al-Maliki's leak, which was the speech of the military program."

On Monday afternoon, the capital, Baghdad, witnessed a demonstration by the audience of the coordination framework, which includes a group of Shiite parties near the suspension bridge leading to the Green Zone, after an invitation from the "Organizing Committee to Support Legitimacy and Preserve State Institutions", which came in response to the open sit-in of supporters of the Sadrist movement in Parliament and Sadr's call to change the political system.

The Iraqi street is awaiting what will happen to the situation in the capital, Baghdad, after counter calls from the leader of the Sadrist movement on the one hand, and the forces of the Shiite coordination framework on the other hand, to demonstrate in front of and inside the green walls.

The dispute is intensifying between the Sadrists, who are holding a sit-in at the Iraqi parliament's headquarters in the Green Zone, and the coordination framework that called on its supporters to demonstrate near it.

Yesterday, large numbers of supporters of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, stormed the Iraqi parliament building, in the second incursion within days, and announced an open sit-in until those they described as "corrupt" were expelled.

Supporters of the Coordination Framework demonstrated in Baghdad today, Monday, and tried to storm the Green Zone before the law enforcement forces confronted them, only to withdraw later.

On Monday, a number of Iraqi provinces witnessed demonstrations in support of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, and his call to demonstrate in the provinces, with the exception of Najaf province, while Nineveh province joined the demonstrations in support of the Sadrists for the first time.  LINK

For This Reason.. The Demonstrators Close The Media Department Of The House Of Representatives - Urgent

Policy   2022-08-02 | 07:48   Closing the media department of the House of Representatives by the demonstrators for organizational matters, and preventing entry to it except by journalists after verifying their identities   LINK

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Al-Sadr's Office In Baghdad: We Will Not Vacate Parliament, And The Protesters Must Stay

Political | 04:05 - 02/08/2022  Baghdad - Mawazine News  Al-Sadr's office in Baghdad issued, on Tuesday, a comment on the statement of the Minister of the Leader regarding the evacuation of the protesters to the parliament building.

The director of al-Sadr's office said in a press interview that was followed by "Mawazine News", that the eviction intended by the Minister of al-Sadr includes the parliament hall only.

He added, "The sit-in demonstrators must continue to be present inside all the corridors of the Parliament building without any withdrawal."

Earlier today, Tuesday, Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, Minister of the Sadrist Movement's leader Muqtada al-Sadr, directed the evacuation of the parliament building and the shift of the sit-in in and around parliament and its approaches.

Al-Iraqi said in a statement posted on his accounts on social media, that “after the liberation of the parliament and its transformation into a parliament for the people, thanks to God Almighty and the efforts of the heroic revolutionaries, the following was decided:

First: the parliament building was evacuated and the sit-in in and around the parliament and its approaches within a maximum period of 72 hours from the date of this The leaflet

Second: If there are other places to sit in front of, instructions will come to you accordingly

Third: The viability of the sit-in is very important to achieve your demands, which we will provide you with later,

so the sit-in must be organized in the form of meals with the momentum of numbers remaining at specific times.

Fourth: Holding the unified Friday prayer for the combined prayers of Baghdad, Babylon, Kut, Karbala and Najaf Al-Ashraf in the Celebrations Square at the end of this week.

Fifth: We are in the process of forming a committee by the protesters to manage and organize the protests and take care of all that is needed.”    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=201292

Planning: Unable To Provide Job Opportunities For All The Unemployed

Economie| 09:52 - 02/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, the Ministry of Planning said that the government is "unable" to provide job opportunities for all the unemployed, in light of the "absence" of the role of the private sector, while revealing the preparation of a draft law on partnership between the public and private sectors.

The Undersecretary for Administrative Affairs, Azhar Hussein Saleh, stated in an interview with the official "Al-Sabah" newspaper, followed by Mawazine News, that "the ministry is working, in addition to preparing the draft law, to educate and raise awareness of the importance of the private sector, and constantly strives to amend laws and reduce the differences between the public and private sectors." .

Saleh added, "The percentage of work in the private sector has reached 88 percent, so the country is still among the developing countries, as developed countries have a percentage of work in this vital sector to 96 percent."

He continued, "The country is currently suffering from an increase in the trend towards public jobs, due to the lack of laws and the lack of real job opportunities in light of the challenges it has faced during the past years."

And she indicated that "the government cannot provide job opportunities for everyone according to the current development standards, so the participation of the private sector, which should be supported by the state, is necessary to create a healthy society and increase its positive repercussions in general."

She pointed out, "the need for supporting laws that give workers in the private sector credibility and reassurance, especially the Social Security Law that guarantees the worker his rights in the event of an injury that causes him to lose the ability to work, in addition to the Home Employment Security Law issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to guarantee the rights of the domestic worker as ( Servant)". https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=201253

Oil prices are falling again, and Brent is below $100 a barrel

Economie| 08:27 - 02/08/2022   Mawazine News: Oil prices fell again on Tuesday as investors digested a bleak outlook for fuel demand with data pointing to a decline in global manufacturing as major crude oil producers meet this week to decide whether or not to increase supply.

Brent crude futures fell 77 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $99.26 a barrel.

As for West Texas Intermediate crude futures, they fell 67 cents, or 0.7 percent, to $93.22 a barrel. Ended

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With Preliminary Statistics, Oil: Revenues Last July Amounted To 10.608 Billion Dollars

Monday 01, August 2022 17:32 | Economic Number of readings: 275  Baghdad / NINA / - The Ministry of Oil announced the total exports and revenues achieved for the month of last July, according to the preliminary statistics issued by the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company "SOMO", where the total amount of exports of crude oil reached 102 million (385) thousand and (49) barrels, Revenues amounted to (10.608) billion dollars.

The statistics indicated, according to a statement by the ministry, that "the total quantities exported of crude oil for the month of July from oil fields in central and southern Iraq amounted to (99) million and (965) thousand and (94) barrels, while from the Kirkuk fields through the port of Ceyhan, it amounted to (99) million (965) thousand and (94) barrels.

The exported quantities are two million (344) thousand and (536) barrels, and it continued that the average daily quantities amounted to (3) million and (303) thousand barrels per day, and the average price per barrel amounted to more than (103.60) dollars./ End

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The Increase In “Central Bank” Sales Of Foreign Remittances To More Than 230 Million Dollars

Tuesday, 2 August 2022 3:56 PM   National News Center / Baghdad The Central Bank of foreign remittances sales rose today, Tuesday, through its daily auction, to more than 230 million dollars.

Today, during its auction of buying and selling US dollars, the Central Bank sold 274 million and 936 thousand and 260 US dollars, which were covered by the bank at a base exchange rate of 1460 dinars per dollar.

Most of these sales went to enhance balances abroad in the form of remittances and credits, amounting to 231 million and 86 thousand and 260 dollars, while the rest went in the form of cash sales, which amounted to 43 million and 850 thousand dollars.

And 33 banks fulfilled requests to enhance balances abroad, and 23 banks to meet cash requests, in addition to 234 mediating companies.     https://nnciraq.com/145011/

US Agency: Weak Deterioration Of Basra Port Docks Weakens Oil Revenues

Posted On2022-08-02 By Sotaliraq    Translation: Hamed Ahmed    A US agency reported that the weak carrying capacity of the Basra Port's loading docks and the deterioration of pipelines prevent Iraq from earning more money by exporting oil in conjunction with the increase in its prices, and bulges that appeared in recent months at the ends of the lines revealed fears of their explosion and causing an environmental disaster at sea.

A report by the US Energy Agency (Platts) quoted Iraqi officials as saying that "the chances of increasing the quantities of crude oil pumped into the facilities of platforms loading platforms at the port of Basra in the near ter appear bleak."

The report added, "This prevents any benefit gained for the country from increasing production amid the escalation of oil prices."

He pointed out, "The old, dilapidated pumping pipes that connect the station and the loading docks pose a great risk of an environmental disaster."

The report confirmed, “The (Platts) agency index of the movement of goods in the global market and the quantities of oil shipments from the oil-producing member countries of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, showed that the quantities of crude oil produced by Iraq in the month of June amounted to an average of 4.38 million barrels per day, including the quantities of oil produced from fields Kurdistan Region”.

He pointed out, "This quantity is slightly more than the quantities of oil produced for the month of March, which amounted to 4.34 million barrels per day."

The report stressed that "the southern port of Iraq for the export of oil was often seen as a narrow and obstructive outlet that is not commensurate with the large quantities of crude oil that the country produces." And he reported, "The information of the Iraqi Oil Ministry confirmed that oil exports from Basra port for the period from March to June amounted to an average of 3.231 million barrels per day."

The report noted, "This quantity is almost equal to the oil export rates for April 2020, which amounted to 3.351 million barrels per day, when (OPEC) and its allies abandoned the ceilings of production quotas for a limited period due to a disagreement over the production strategy amid the outbreak of the Corona pandemic and allowing producing countries to pump the amount that they you want it.” And he went on to say that "the flow of oil at the port of Basra is being hindered due to the poor condition of two marine lines feeding the pumping docks at the station."

In addition, sources familiar with the situation stated, "Swellings have appeared in recent months at the ends of these lines, and there are fears that they may explode and cause an environmental disaster by spilling oil into the sea."

The report continues, “The data of the agency (Platts) indicator of the daily movement of freight says that this matter forced the Basra Oil Company to reduce the pumping rates of the loading docks by 25%, i.e. at a rate of 54,000 barrels per hour from the previous pumping rates, which were about 70,000 barrels per hour.” .

And he added, "The marine pumping pipelines were installed in the late 1970s and were hoping to be replaced decades ago, despite that, no replacement or maintenance work was carried out due to financing and political problems, as well as other obstacles."

The report spoke of “the addition of four mono-berths to support and supplement these marine lines, which increased the flow of oil in them, compensating for the decline in the pumping stations by a small percentage.”

For his part, the deputy director of SOMO Oil Marketing Company, Ali Al-Shatri, says, "Iraqi officials hope that the oil export capacity from the Basra port will reach 3.35 million barrels per day by September."

Al-Shatri added, "With regard to the present time, taking into account not only the limitations of export capacity but also the activities of rehabilitation operations that may cause interruptions at times, this is what we expect that we can achieve."

Al-Shatri indicated, "The possibility of achieving a higher number than that, but I have some reservations about this possibility until I see plans to develop export facilities in full swing."

Al-Shatti added that "SOMO expects that the quantity of shipments of the Basra Heavy crude category will be 1.1 million barrels per day in July, and Basra Medium crude will be 2.2 million barrels per day."

The report stated, "The analyzes of the agency (Platts) indicate that the quantities of exported oil will be limited at that maximum rate for the rest of the months of the year, with production quantities remaining at 4.54 million barrels per day."

He pointed out, "There are fears of low quantities of equipment resulting from maintenance and rehabilitation work for pumping facilities or for reasons related to security and political instability."

The report continues, "The current environment of high oil prices is an opportunity for Iraq to ensure the allocation of funds required to replace dilapidated marine shipping pipes, which may take two years to replace from the date of signing the contract, according to people who studied the project to develop and rehabilitate the pumping station."

And the report went on, "This would increase the capacity of the Basra port terminal for export by 700 thousand to two million barrels per day, in addition to 4 single berths for loading with a capacity of 2.2 million barrels per day."   LINK

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The Parliamentary Legal Committee proposes a way to the current crisis

Iraq   22:14 - 2022-08-01   The head of the Parliamentary Legal Committee, Muhammad Al-Anouz, confirmed today, Monday, that adopting the decision of early elections is the only way to resolve the crisis.

Al-Anouz said in a statement to the official agency, "The people's supreme interest is in peaceful expression and the adoption of the early elections decision, as this is the safest way to resolve the current crisis."

He added, "With this, the rights of all parties will be guaranteed and democracy will be upheld as a means to address crises."     https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/7947

Al-Halbousi Clarifies His Position On Al-Kazemi’s Initiative – Urgent

Policy    2022-08-02 | 04:56   Source:   Alsumaria news   7,398 views   Alsumaria News – Baghdad    Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi stressed today, Tuesday, the importance of everyone sitting at the dialogue table and taking practical steps to solve the current crisis.

Al-Halbousi said in a tweet, which was followed by Alsumaria News, "We support the initiative of the Prime Minister to find a formula for a solution regarding the events taking place in the country."

 He added, "We stress the importance of everyone sitting at the dialogue table and taking practical steps to resolve the current crisis, leading to parliamentary and local elections according to specific timelines."

Al-Halbousi clarifies his position on Al-Kazemi’s initiative – urgent Photo https://www.alsumaria.tv/uploadImages/ExtImages/Images1/photo_2022-08-02_11-57-34-637950277408393647.jpg

And Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi considered, that Iraq is witnessing great political tension, calling on all parties to sit at the table of a national dialogue, and also called on the demonstrators to cooperate with the security forces, respect state institutions and evacuate them.   LINK

For The Fourth Consecutive Day.. Alsumaria Lens Documents The Sit-In Of Protesters In Parliament

2022-08-02 | 04:23   Source:   Alsumaria news   2,040 views   Alsumaria News – Baghdad  Today, Tuesday, Alsumaria lens toured the parliament building, documenting the sit-in of the demonstrators for the fourth consecutive day.

The pictures showed the continuation of the sit-in of the demonstrators in various parts of the parliament building, raising banners bearing demands for reform.

The demonstrators entered the parliament building, last Saturday, after the concrete barriers that were standing between them and between them were brought down the green Zone .

Description of the leader Sadrist Movement  Muqtada al-Sadr  The arrival of the demonstrators to the parliament building, as a "liberation" of the Green Zone, which is fortified by security.

Last Sunday, al-Sadr called for a radical change of the political system, the constitution and elections, stressing that the tragedy of missing the first golden opportunity in 2016 would not be repeated.   LINK

Coordinating Framework: We Thank The Iraqi Masses Who Defend The State And Its Institutions

Iraq   22:18 - 2022-08-01   The coordination framework issued a statement regarding the "state support" demonstrations near the suspension bridge in central Baghdad.

The framework stated in a statement, "The coordination framework extends its thanks and gratitude to the Iraqi masses defending the state and its institutions, as today they set a wonderful example of expressing peaceful protest and announced their readiness to defend the state, its legitimacy and its institutions, and to defend the rights and interests of citizens."

He added, "While we renew our thanks to you for your commitment to the directives of the Organizing Committee, we call on you to be ready and ready to defend the state, the constitution and the order whenever necessary."

The framework addressed the masses by saying: "Just as Iraq has won through you, it will preserve its federal democratic system with your awareness, your foresight, and your constant readiness to defend and protect it. https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/7948

Al-Abadi Announces His Support For Al-Kazemi's Statement On The Current Crisis

Iraq   21:44 - 08-01-2022  The head of the victory coalition, Haider al-Abadi, announced his support for the contents of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi's statement on the current crisis.

Al-Abadi said in a statement today, Monday, "I announce support for the contents of the Prime Minister's statement on the current crisis," noting that "these contents meet with our initiative and our calls for dialogue and agreement on a map for a solution to the current crisis."

Al-Abadi called on all parties to respond to it and start serious and honest dialogues in the service of the people and the state.    https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/7946

Al-Kazemi Calls For A National Dialogue By Forming A Committee That Includes Representatives From All Parties

Iraq    21:26 - 2022-08-01  The Prime Minister, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, called for a national dialogue by forming a committee that includes representatives from all parties to develop a road map for a solution.

Al-Kazemi said in a statement, that the demonstrators must cooperate with the security forces, respect state institutions, evacuate them, and abide by public order, stressing at the same time that the security forces must defend public and private properties, and official institutions, and prevent any attack on them by all legal means.

The following is the text of the statement: The honorable

Iraqi people...

Honorable Iraqi leaders...

Our heroic security forces...

Brothers demonstrating... I address you as we have entered the sacred month of Muharram... The month of sacrifice, patience, wisdom and rationality.

At the outset, I remind everyone of the words of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (peace be upon him):

"Resist your anger, go beyond when you are able, dream when you are angry, and pardon with the state, it may be yours."

Our dear Iraq is witnessing a great political tension that may threaten - God forbid, if the wise do not interfere - with dire consequences. While we have taken all necessary measures and measures to control the situation, maintain security, and prevent Iraqi bloodshed, we call on all parties to calm down and reduce escalation; To start an initiative for a solution on a national basis.

I call on everyone not to be drawn into accusations, the language of treason, and the erection of hostility and hatred between the Brotherhood in the same country.

I invite all parties to sit at the table of a national dialogue; To reach a political solution to the current crisis, under the roof of Iraqi synergy, and the mechanisms of national dialogue.

I say to the protesting brothers: Your message is clear, and your commitment to calm and organization is a duty and is appreciated. It is now time to discuss the mechanisms of launching a reform project agreed upon by the various national parties. I am sure that Iraq has enough rationality and courage; To move forward with a national project that will bring the country out of its current crisis.

The political forces must bear their national and legal responsibility. The caretaker government has carried out all its duties despite exceeding the time limit set by the constitutional timings to form a new government. Which is a constitutional breach, and with all that we were and are still ready to provide all assistance; To reach a solution formula satisfactory to all, and in a manner that preserves social peace, the stability of state institutions and the interests of the people.

From this point of view and out of concern for the state and its institutions, and to spare the Iraqi blood, and out of respect for the sanctity of these days; I call on all parties to adopt an atmosphere of calm and support state institutions through the following:

1- The protesting brothers must cooperate with the security forces, respect state institutions, evacuate them, and abide by public order.

2- The security forces must defend public and private properties, and official institutions, and prevent any attack on them by all legal means.

3- Calling for a national dialogue through the formation of a committee that includes representatives of all parties to draw up a road map for a solution.

May God protect Iraq and the Iraqis, and may God grant success.

Mustafa Al-Kazemi, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces

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Al-Halbousi Announces His Support For Al-Kazemi’s Initiative

Political | 11:58 - 02/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, Speaker of Parliament, Muhammad Al-Halbousi, announced today, Tuesday, his support for the initiative of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi regarding the events in the country.

"We support the Prime Minister's initiative to find a formula for a solution regarding the events taking place in the country," Al-Halbousi said in a tweet followed by Mawazine News, stressing "the importance of everyone sitting at the dialogue table."

He stressed, "to take practical steps to resolve the current crisis, leading to parliamentary and local elections, according to specific timelines."     https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=201267

Al-Hakim Supports Al-Kazemi's Statement

Political | 11:11 - 01/08/2022     Baghdad - Mawazine News   The head of the National Wisdom Movement, Ammar Al-Hakim, announced his support for the statement of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi regarding the recent events taking place in the country.

In a statement received by Mawazine News, Mr. Al-Hakim said, "We announce our support for what was stated in the statement of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi regarding the recent events taking place in the country, in which we have adopted a lot of what was stated in its provisions several times to prevent the situation from sliding into unimaginable consequences, especially what It is related to the fact that the parties and partners of the Iraqi scene sit at a dialogue table that adopts a comprehensive national initiative that leads to ending the political impasse in the country."

"We also support the demand of all demonstrators to adhere to peace, respect and evacuate state institutions, preserve public and private property, and cooperate with security forces to maintain order and not break the law," he added.

He concluded by saying: "May God protect Iraq and the Iraqis from all evil and unite their word on goodness and righteousness."

Earlier, the Prime Minister, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, called today, Monday, for the formation of a committee that includes representatives from all parties to develop a road map for a solution.    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=201240 

Al-Federah Responds To A Lawsuit Against The Communist And The Iraqi Nation Against Al-Halbousi

Posted On2022-08-02 By Sotaliraq   The Federal Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit brought by the Iraqi Communist Party and the National Umma Party against the Speaker of Parliament, Muhammad al-Halbousi, regarding the election of the President of the Republic.

A document issued by the Federal Supreme Court stated that the court considered a lawsuit filed by Raed Fahmy, Secretary of the Iraqi Communist Party, and Muhammad Hussein Reda, Secretary-General of the Iraqi Ummah Party, against Speaker of Parliament Muhammad al-Halbousi.

The document added that the two plaintiffs requested to oblige Al-Halbousi to implement the text of Article (72/Second/B) of the Constitution of the Republic of Iraq, which states that “the President of the Republic shall continue to exercise his duties until after the elections and meeting of the new House of Representatives, provided that a new President of the Republic is elected within thirty days.”

From the date of the first meeting of the Council. She pointed out that Fahmy and Reda confirmed that the failure to elect a new president of the republic led to delaying the formation of the government and the consequent obvious damages, most notably the failure to ratify the state's general budget, and that the members of the House of Representatives by boycotting the session of electing the president of the republic had perjured their oath.

The document indicated that the court found that the plaintiffs' lawsuit was obligatory to respond in the form of a prior ruling on its subject based on the decision issued by the Federal Supreme Court No. (23 and its unit 25 / Federal / 2022), according to which the issue of exceeding the constitutional periods was addressed and the non-implementation of what was stated in Article (72 /). Second / b) of the Constitution.

The document indicated that the previous court decision stressed the election of the President of the Republic within a short period that is commensurate with the will of the constitutional legislator and the supreme interest of the people, which necessitates completing the formation of the federal authorities within the benefits stipulated in the Constitution, and since this ruling was related to the application of Article (72 / second / b) This means that the plaintiffs’ lawsuit is obligatory to respond in the form of a prior ruling on its subject matter.”

The Federal Supreme Court had previously confirmed that the presidential election session requires two-thirds of the total number of members of the House of Representatives to attend.

It is noteworthy that the House of Representatives tried more than once to hold a session to elect the President of the Republic, but it could not because of the lack of a quorum.   LINK

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Samson:  Basra, the official working hours are suspended from Thursday to Monday

2nd August, 2022

Today, Tuesday, Basra Governorate announced the suspension of official working hours due to high temperatures for three days.

The governorate said in a statement received by (Al-Oula News) that "it was decided to suspend the official working days on Thursday, Sunday and Monday due to high temperatures."  LINK

Samson:  Kurdistan Region suspends official working hours next Monday

2nd August, 2022

According to the official holidays approved by the Kurdistan Regional Government, next Monday, corresponding to the eighth of August, will be suspended in government institutions and departments in the region.

The region will suspend its official working hours on the tenth of Muharram in the Hijri calendar each year on the occasion of the Prophet Musa bin Imran and the Children of Israel from Pharaoh, in addition to the anniversary of the killing of Imam Hussein bin Ali, grandson of the Prophet of Islam Muhammad bin Abdullah at the hands of the army of the Umayyad Caliph Yazid bin Muawiyah in the year 61 AH. LINK

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Samson:  The New Generation: Saturday's Demonstrations Will Include All Cities Of Kurdistan

2nd August, 2022

The leader of the New Generation Movement, Salah Daoud, revealed, on Tuesday, the date of his demonstrations, which the movement’s leader, Shaswar Abdul Wahed, called for.

Daoud said in an interview with the "Information" agency that "the demonstrations will take place next Saturday and in all cities of the Kurdistan region, and their goal is to deliver a message to public opinion that corruption in Kurdistan has reached very large stages."

He added that "the main objectives of the demonstration are to fix the date of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament elections on their scheduled date, and the other thing is to denounce major corruption operations in the region, theft of wealth, poor services and high tax rates."

The cities of the Kurdistan region suffer from poor services, high fuel prices and delays in the payment of employee salaries.  LINK

Sir:  IMO - Finally the people of the Kurdistan Region have grabbed their family jewels and are going out into the streets to demand the corrupt step down. They are no longer afraid because they are United with the rest of the people of Iraq. Not only are they going to see things change at a rapid pace but the whole world will see. This is huge people, a United Iraq! Game over for the corrupt as a new Iraq is being born right before our very eyes. Kazemi is a wise smart man and he knew all he had to do was show the people just who’s who and the people would rise up with clinched fist. Kazemi didn’t do this a lone thought, he had a few good patriotic true Iraqis leaders and the good people of Iraq. 

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Samson:  Iraqi political parties call for the dissolution of parliament and the formation of a new government

2nd August, 2022

Today, Tuesday, Iraqi political forces called "change" raised several demands and called on the United Nations to support them, including the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the formation of a new government, revealing their intention to establish an inclusive national conference.

These forces included "the Iraqi Communist Party, the National House, the Social Democratic Movement, the Iraqi Nation Party, the Nazil Take My Right Movement, the Faili Movement, the Iraqi House, the Wa'ad Party, the Sons of Two Rivers Party, the Consultative Council, and the Tishreen Democratic Movement."

The forces said in a statement read by the leaders of those parties, in a joint press conference, seen by Shafak News Agency, "10 months have passed since the October 2021 elections, and the influential political blocs have not been able to address the deepening political crisis for years, and even insist on the approach of sectarian quotas. ethnicity, and a conflict of narrow interests. She added that "this led to the Parliament's inability to perform its constitutional duties, and the continuation of the state of political obstruction, whose negative effects were reflected on all of our people, and now threatens societal peace."

He continued, "In light of the current political and field developments, the forces of democratic change met today, Tuesday, and discussed the course of the escalating events, and affirmed their firm position on the process of comprehensive change, by peaceful means, that leads to building a civil and democratic state based on citizenship and social justice." The "forces of change" stressed that "they were not and will not be part of any conflicts that do not serve the interests and aspirations of the Iraqis." She added that out of concern for the path of democratic construction, we call for the dissolution of the current parliament, and for the President of the Republic, independent representatives and national forces to press for this.

It also called for "the formation of a government that enjoys political and popular approval, and whose mission will be to initiate practical steps on the path of change, including holding the killers of the demonstrators accountable, revealing the fate of the disappeared activists, moving major corruption files and bringing the corrupt to justice."

The Forces for Change stressed that one of the duties of this government is also "to take concrete measures to confine arms to the state, and to benefit from the financial surplus to improve the lives of Iraqis." She stressed that "the government takes it upon itself to work to ensure the fulfillment of the requirements for holding fair and impartial elections, under UN supervision, including: the application of the parties' law, to prevent corrupt parties and parties with armed arms from participating in the electoral process, and to ensure the independence of the High Electoral Commission."

These forces called on the United Nations Mission in Iraq to support the aspirations of the Iraqis to achieve a real democratic political system of government, and to sponsor the dialogues of its national political forces. And the statement continued, "In this sensitive circumstance, we believe that the peaceful change project requires concrete measures, foremost of which is a review of the interpretations of the Federal Court, regarding (the largest bloc) and the quorum of the presidential election session, and the violation of constitutional timings."

In order to achieve this, the forces’ statement says, “We sincerely call on all forces, parties, national figures, popular protest movements, unions, unions, organizations and social actors, to unite efforts and work to preserve the path of peaceful change that responds to the aspirations of our people, in a stable homeland. and flourishing.” "We are in the process of preparing for a comprehensive national conference, in order to form a national front for the forces of change," he stressed.  LINK

DallasDude:  Here's your sign right here..this is exactly what needs to play out so the citizens can get their entitlements and we can get ours...if you will..

Jerry1971:  The dissolution of Iraqi parliament is getting steam within the political parties hopefully Sadars party can join the band wagon soon  and force Halabousi to finally dissolve this useless parliament and make way for Pm Kazemi to be the reinstated for the reminder of this year which will thus enable him to carry out all the required reforms for the Iraqi people in any case exciting times ahead. IMO

Samson:  Al-Anouz: Early elections are the only way to solve the crisis 

1st August, 2022

The head of the Parliamentary Legal Committee, Muhammad Al-Anouz, confirmed today, Monday, that adopting the decision of early elections is the only way to resolve the crisis.

Al-Anouz said in a statement to the official agency, which was followed by (Al-Oula News), that "the people's supreme interest is in peaceful expression and the adoption of the early elections decision, as this is the safest way to resolve the current crisis."

He added, "With this, the rights of all parties will be guaranteed and democracy will be upheld as a means to address crises."  LINK

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Samson:  Expert: Iraq Loses 10 Billion Dollars Annually From Its Oil Revenues

2nd August, 2022

The oil expert, Nabil Al-Marsoumi, warned on Tuesday of the continued loss of oil revenues in Iraq, reaching more than 10 billion dollars in the coming months.

Al-Marsoumi said, in a Facebook post seen by / the information / that “the volume of Iraq’s exports of crude oil last July was 3.3 million barrels per day, with a value of 10.6 billion dollars, and at a price of 103.6 dollars per barrel, and this means that Iraq’s total production of crude oil after adding Kurdistan’s production and the oil allocated For domestic consumption, it did not exceed 4.380 million barrels per day, while Iraq’s production quota from OPEC Plus for the month of July is 4.580 million barrels per day.”

He added, "Iraq is currently producing less than its production quota by about 200,000 barrels per day, meaning that the lost oil revenues resulting from Iraq's inability to produce its full production quota amounted in July to about 575 million dollars."

He explained that “the most important reasons for this decline in Iraqi oil production and exports of crude oil are attributed to the weak ability to export Iraqi oil to the south through the ports due to the old sea lines that were established in the seventies and the deterioration of two marine lines feeding the docks from the export station, which forced an oil company Basra to reduce pumping rates to the sidewalks by 25% from 70,000 to 54,000 barrels per hour.

He pointed out that "storage facilities in Basra, refineries and power stations are being filled, as port data showed that crude oil stocks in southern reservoirs have reached 6.8 million barrels, or 72% of the total. Its total amount of 9.5 million barrels. He pointed out that “replacing the old shipping lines takes about two years from signing the contract, and in light of this, Iraq’s production quota within OPEC Plus will rise from the current month of August to 4.651 million barrels per day, which will widen the gap between it and the current production to about 271 thousand barrels per day and will be reflected This is due to lost oil revenues, which will rise to 870 million dollars per month and 10.444 billion dollars annually.   LINK

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Samson:  Kurdistan Region Integrity refers nearly 140 corruption cases to the judiciary during 2022

2nd August, 2022

The Integrity Commission of Kurdistan Region renewed, on Tuesday, its invitation to the Judicial Council in the region to form a court specialized in looking into cases of financial and administrative corruption, revealing at the same time that dozens of corruption cases have been referred to the judiciary during the current year.

The head of the commission, Judge Ahmed Anwar, said in a press conference held today, "We stress the need to form a court dealing with corruption cases in the region," calling on the Supreme Judicial Council to take the corruption file seriously. He added that it is possible to send 200 to the judiciary during the current year, pointing to the low rate of corruption in the region. Judge Anwar said: We have a strategic plan to radically combat corruption

The Chairman of the Integrity Commission reviewed the statistical issues of the Commission's activities during the first half of 2022, saying that we recorded 548 cases during this period, noting that 138 cases were referred to the judiciary. He confirmed that 799 cases with the authority are still under investigation.

Judge Anwar considered that the sentences issued against those convicted of corruption cases are light, and do not rise with the size of the crimes they committed, so we ask the judiciary to expedite the formation of the competent corruption court. He continued by saying that during the past five years, 72 people of high ranks were referred to the courts for investigation in cases related to financial and administrative corruption, including 6 ministers, 6 deputy ministers, and a member of the Kurdistan Parliament.   LINK

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Inaugurated / A Financial Official Explains The Repercussions Of The Devaluation Of Currencies On The Iraqi Dinar

July 31, 2022 40 Views   conscious / follow  Nuri said in an exclusive interview with (Iraqi Media News Agency / INA) that  "the drop in the exchange rate against some foreign currencies except for the euro is slight, and that

dollar prices have not experienced any global decline."  He pointed out that  "Iraq remains safe from this decline until today, and  the value of the Iraqi dinar has not been affected.

https://al-iraqinews.com/archives/275134

The Forces Of Change Call For The Dissolution Of Parliament

Political | 06:07 - 02/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, the National Forces for Change coalition called, on Tuesday, to dissolve Parliament, while sending a message to the United Nations.

The coalition stated in a press conference: "10 months have passed since the holding of the October 2021 elections, and the influential political blocs have not been able to address the deepening political crisis for years. Rather, the insistence on the sectarian and ethnic quota approach, and the conflict of narrow interests.

This led to the parliament's inability to perform it . His constitutional duties, and the continuation of the state of political obstruction whose negative effects have been reflected on all of our people, and are now threatening societal peace.”

He added: "In light of the current political and field developments, the forces of democratic change met today, Tuesday (August 2, 2022), and discussed the course of the escalating events, and affirmed their firm position on the process of comprehensive change, by peaceful means, that leads to building a civil and democratic state based on citizenship. And social justice, and the forces of change stress that they were not and will not be part of any conflicts that do not serve the interests and aspirations of Iraqis.

He continued: "Out of concern for the path of democratic construction, we call for:

1 - dissolving the current parliament. The President of the Republic, independent representatives and national forces must press for this.

2 - Form a government that enjoys political and popular acceptance, and whose mission will be to take steps A process on the path to change, which includes:

- Holding accountable the killers of the demonstrators and revealing the fate of the disappeared activists.

Stirring major corruption cases and bringing the corrupt to justice.

- Take concrete measures to confine arms to the hands of the state.

- Benefiting from the financial surplus to improve the lives of Iraqis.

The government also undertakes to work to ensure the fulfillment of the requirements for holding fair and impartial elections, under UN supervision, including:

- Implementing the Parties Law, which prevents corrupt parties and parties with armed arms from participating in the electoral process.

- Ensuring the independence of the High Electoral Commission.”

He called on the United Nations mission in Iraq to "support the aspirations of Iraqis in achieving a real democratic political system of government, and sponsoring the dialogues of its national political forces."

He continued: "In this sensitive circumstance, we believe that the peaceful change project requires concrete measures, foremost of which is a review of the interpretations of the Federal Court, regarding (the largest bloc) and the quorum of the presidential election session, and the violation of constitutional timings."

He continued: "In order to achieve this, we sincerely call on all forces, parties, national figures, protest and popular movements, unions, unions, organizations and social actors, to unite efforts and work to preserve the path of peaceful change that responds to the aspirations of our people, in a stable and prosperous homeland." .

He noted, "We affirm that we are preparing for a comprehensive national conference, in order to form a national front for the forces of change."

The coalition published its statement with the following signatures: - The signatories:

The Nazl movement took my right

, the Faili movement

, the Iraqi house,

the Waad

Party, the Sons of Al-Nahrain Party ,

the Consultative Council,

the Tishreen Democratic Movement.    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=201308

Surprise.. Possible Return Of The Resigned Sadrist Bloc Mps To Parliament

Political | 05:51 - 02/08/2022   Special - Mawazine News, legal expert Ali Al-Tamimi explained the legal possibility for the resigned Sadrist bloc deputies to return to their seats in parliament.

Al-Tamimi said in an interview with "Mawazine News", "There is a possibility for the resigned members of the Sadrist bloc to return by submitting a request to the Federal Supreme Court in accordance with Article 93 III of the Constitution."

He pointed out, "This possibility came because the resignation was not voted on by the House of Representatives, and the resignation was also submitted under great psychological pressure, and this violates the element of will required to resign."

And he added, "The resigning MPs can appeal the procedures related to accepting the resignation, otherwise the resigned MPs will remain in the parliament instead of their representatives."

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=201305

Minister Of Transport: Railways Will Be A Profitable Company Within Two Months

Economie| 03:03 - 01/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, Minister of Transport, Nasser Al-Shibli, outlined, today, Monday, the tasks of the ministry's companies, and while

he identified the most prominent obstacles facing them, he explained the main reason for stopping the maritime transport project.

Al-Shibli said,  "The railways were established since the forties of the last century, and

as a result of the passage of time they have been exposed to depreciation and are now dilapidated, but

the ministry was able during this period to restore a number of railways from Baghdad to Mosul and from Baghdad to Basra and make them ready for work."  He added:

"And in the Samawah region, the company is currently working there, in addition to the western region, where a train track is working.

As for the train that crosses the Euphrates side, it was destroyed by ISIS terrorist gangs, and it was agreed with the governorate to work on rehabilitating the bridge and returning it to work.".  He continued,

"We signed with the Italian company a contract to develop new designs starting from the port of Faw to Turkey, where the link will be between the east and the west and between Turkey and the port of Faw, and this will also be through it several branches of roads," noting that

"these plans will be completed at the end of the eighth month.".

With regard to locomotives, the minister said:

"We have Chinese locomotives that have been entered since 2014, and we have old locomotives whose speed has become slow due to being overrun on the roads, whether those abuses were by citizens or by construction near the railways by trespassers."  Al-Shibli added,

"The railway company is very important and is the basis for linking the governorates, although it is the only losing company that we currently have, and

now we have a container contract where we are working to transport containers for oil derivatives from Baiji and Kayara and within a month or two it will be one of the winning companies."  He pointed out that

"the private transport company is responsible for all garages throughout Iraq," adding:

"We have a Mosul garage about to be completed, in addition to the garages of Nasiriyah, Basra and Samawah are also about to be completed."  He explained,

"The private transport company is responsible for all transportation inside Iraq to transport citizens, and

it is one of the profitable companies,

but it needs development, as

we have started working with plans to develop these garages, and all provinces are covered by the issue of garages, including Nineveh, Al-Amarah, Basra, Holy Karbala and Najaf as well."

With regard to the maritime transport sector, Al-Shibli said:

"We have a shipping company, which is a profitable company, but

unfortunately most of our ships have been destroyed, as we have only six ships that are currently carrying out very large tasks in transportation, and

we are currently planning to buy new ships very soon through the amounts available to the Navy, as There was a contract in 2012 that was signed to buy ships, but unfortunately it was not implemented."

And he added: "We lack transportation for passengers between us and neighboring countries, where we only have commercial transportation, but

we are thinking to start transporting passengers, especially from Basra to Dubai, and

this requires a number of boats called tugboats, and

now we have one of the old yachts that were in the time of the regime.

We will work to restore it, which is the first seed for maritime transport.”  He noted that

"the ministry was unable to implement river transport, knowing that it had completed all garages and had 21 boats in Baghdad,

but all it wanted to open was that the shallow water was an obstacle due to the scarcity of the available water, so this project was stopped."   https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?Jimare=201162

The Stability Of The Dollar Exchange Rate For The Third Day In A Row

Economie| 10:05 - 02/08/2022  Baghdad - Mawazine News, the dollar exchange rates stabilized today, Tuesday, on the Iraqi Stock Exchange.

Selling price: 148,700 dinars per 100 dollars,  buying price: 148,600 dinars per 100 dollars

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=201254

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CandyKisses:  Report: Green Zone turns into 'park' for Iraqis

Baghdad - Nas   

A press report highlighted the green zone's transformation into a city open to Iraqis, in light of the open sit-in, launched by Sadrist supporters.  

The report, published by the newspaper "Middle East", followed by "Nas" (August 2, 2022): "The heavily fortified presidential green zone, which includes most government buildings, including the Iraqi parliament, has been transformed overnight from an area with only stakeholders from government, parliament and other departments, ministries and staff

To what looks like a recreational resort, frequented by large numbers of Baghdadis and others, whether those belonging to sadr's movement, or those who are power-taking from different groups, or those who are in power from different categories, or those who are in power from different categories, or those who are in power from different categories, or those who are in power from different categories, or those who are in power from different categories. Even some curious people who want to know the nature of life and the places where people's deputies and other government figures live."  

"Most Baghdadis and others have been completely isolated from these places for nearly 20 years, surrounded by fences and strong protection lines to prevent targeting, however, it became clear that these precautions went away last Saturday, after the Sadrists stormed the Green Zone and entered and stationed parliament, thus providing an irreplaceable opportunity for those who wish to (picnic) and see the worlds of the Presidential Green Zone (mysterious and magical) for them," he said.  

 "In 2018, the government of former Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi decided to partially open the streets of the Green Zone to ordinary citizens, and then retreated and closed them again during the popular protests that began in 2019," he said. According to an interior ministry officer working in the Green Zone, its entry is limited to the "Four Cards" campaign, or color-bearing passes (black, red, yellow, green). The colors are distributed depending on the importance of the character who aims to enter.

The officer, who prefers not to be named, says that "black is intended for those with grades and senior positions of deputies, ministers and officials, while the green color is reserved for officers with the rank of dean and above and their class of staff, and the card is allocated in red to officers at the rank of colonel and below, and the yellow color is allocated to officers of the rank of major and below."  

The officer adds that "the granting of black is the prerogative of the Prime Minister, and may be granted to some persons and guests who are not working in the Green Zone, but who frequent it for political, commercial or journalistic purposes, or those associated with certain interests with certain blocs, political figures, etc.".    

The four colored cards, today lost their importance and function, and passers-by and going to the Green Zone can see tens of thousands of citizens coming from different neighborhoods of the capital and from distant provinces, spread over a wide area of social affiliation, and from various religious and ethnic affiliations poor, destitute, employees, wealthy and professionals and housewives, the irony is that one of the security elements appeared in a video and talks about his happiness to enter the Green Zone for the first time after being a guard of its walls many years ago!  

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Harambe:  Zimbabwe to release another batch of gold coins | Bulawayo24 News (8/2/22)

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) today said it will release an additional 2 000 gold coins this week, after the initial batch was highly subscribed.

https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-221935.html

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Tishwash:   Iran loses control of Iraq

Under the above title, Gevorg Mirzayan wrote, in "Expert Row", about the internal conflict in Iraq and the rejection of Iranian guardianship over it.

The article stated: Iraq is witnessing turmoil. Hundreds of Iraqi Shiite demonstrators stormed the parliament building last week to protest the appointment of a new prime minister.

Among Russian (as well as Western) circles close to experts, an opinion has been established that neighboring Iran is the biggest beneficiary of the US invasion of Iraq.

In the end, however, Iraqi nationalism (or Arabism, if you will) triumphed over religious identity, just as it triumphed during the Iran-Iraq war (when Tehran's bet on the support of its Iraqi Shiite brethren did not work). For many years, Iraqis - including Shiites - have opposed Tehran's control of their country and its incorporation into Iranian geopolitical projects.

There is, now, a dilemma. The installation of the pro-Iranian prime ministerial candidate, Muhammad al-Sudani, cannot be considered legitimate, because the main Shiite political force does not recognize him. It is very difficult to suppress this force and its leader.

The West views this situation with mixed feelings. On the one hand, the United States does not want a government crisis in Iraq, let alone the possibility of civil war. This would lead to a decrease in the volume of oil exported by Iraq, which means increasing the complexity of Western countries' plans to impose a price ceiling on Russian oil. On the other hand, the West needs Sadr in the context of the US-Saudi-Israeli confrontation with Iran.

That is why Western diplomats will now try to kill two birds with one stone, that is, prevent a civil war in Iraq while at the same time persuading the political forces there to reintegrate al-Sadr into power. Preferably its main player. The only question is how can this be achieved?   link

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CandyKisses:  Announcement Of An Important Meeting Of The Framework Forces Within 72 Hours

 The leader in the coordination framework, Turki Al-Atabi, announced, on Tuesday, that the framework forces will hold an important meeting during the next 72 hours.

Al-Otbi said in an interview with "Information", "The demonstration of the framework forces near the approaches of the Green Zone from the side of the suspension bridge revealed to public opinion the large size of the popular bases, although the mobilization for them was during a very short period, but it gave a message of great depth and popular support for it."

Al-Otabi added, "The leaders of the framework will hold an important meeting within the next 72 hours to discuss developments in the Iraqi scene in general and to set a road map for the next stage," noting that "Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani is still the framework's candidate to head the next government, and there is no change in the framework's directions regarding the formation of the government." 

He pointed out that "any change in the political process must take place in accordance with the constitutional framework, otherwise it is not legal," noting that "the framework seeks to protect the state and the political process." 

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An Important Role For Iraq... Is It Possible To Launch "Energy Diplomacy" In The Gulf?

2022-07-31 04:27   Shafaq News/ The British "Poor's and Bazaar" website wondered whether it is possible to create a diplomatic force between the Gulf countries themselves, and between them and Iraq, by unifying the sources of oil and gas fields and cooperating among them.

The report of the British Research Foundation specializing in development and economic diplomacy in the Middle East and Central Asia stated,  in a report published in English and translated by Shafak News Agency, that

in light of the movement of the main regional players in the region, towards dialogue and de-escalation and dialogue, as it became clear, for example, from the end of conflicts within countries The Gulf Cooperation Council, as well as with regard to Saudi and Emirati relations with Iran, the possibilities of achieving "regional energy diplomacy" must be considered.  

The report considered that the joint oil and gas fields in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman are areas that have not been greatly exploited in the field of bilateral and multilateral cooperation, noting that

Iran and Qatar share the largest gas reserves in the world, and

Iran also participates in more than twenty oil and gas fields in the Gulf. With the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Iraq,

in addition to the fact that there are many common fields between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Iraq. 

For example, the report pointed to

a meeting last March between the Saudi Minister of Energy and his Kuwaiti counterpart in order to sign an agreement to develop the joint Dora gas field, about 80 kilometers from the coast on the border between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and at a distance adjacent to the shores of southwestern Iran., a field that can produce one billion cubic feet of natural gas and 84,000 barrels of condensate per day.  The report added that

after the Saudi-Kuwaiti announcement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry quickly expressed its dissatisfaction, considering that any step towards a joint Saudi-Kuwaiti development of the field, which Iran calls the "Arash" field, must take place through cooperation between the three countries.

In a surprising situation, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait invited Iran to hold additional negotiations with a view to demarcating the eastern boundary of the energy-rich joint maritime zone, the report added.

  Although the report pointed out that the proposed talks have not taken place so far,

the "Al-Durra-Arash" field is a clear example of how to turn an area of dispute into an area for cooperation, when the political and security environment in the region allows it.  The report pointed out that

in order to transfer the energy resources produced by the region's fields, the countries in the region have long thought about establishing pipeline projects, such as a project between Iran and the Sultanate of Oman, as well as talks for the re-export of Iranian gas as liquefied natural gas by Qatar. It is from the Sultanate of Oman.   

However, the report indicated that most of the common fields between the Gulf states are either untapped, or they are disputed, adding,

in the absence of cooperation agreements around them, these countries have chosen to develop and extract reserves on their own, noting that often, disputes have caused On the lines, the various extractive rights and privileges, in the emergence of tensions between the regional states.   

For example, the report stated that Iran has opposed the claims of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia regarding the "Al-Durra-Arash" field since it was discovered during the 1960s, at a time when the maritime borders in the Gulf were not well defined and the neighboring countries did not care much about that..   

He added that a similar situation was also linked to the "South Pars - North Dome" field, which is a joint gas field between Iran and Qatar, where negotiations took place on the median line between the two countries before the discovery of the gas field in 1971, noting that

when Iran and Qatar defined their borders two years ago., the dependent factor behind the delimitation was equal distance.

Regarding the "Al-Durra-Arash" field, the report indicated that in the absence of a clear demarcation, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iran asserted their sovereignty over the field by granting overlapping concession rights over the past five decades, adding that by the year 2000, they had reached Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have reached an agreement on offshore areas, allowing each of them to grant their own exploration concessions.

But in response to its exclusion from the negotiations, Iran deployed drilling equipment in the field in the following year, and a series of steps and responses have continued so far, which hindered the full exploitation of the field on the Saudi, Kuwaiti and Iranian sides.  The report quoted

an expert in the energy sector, Wayne Ackerman, as saying that production from the "Al-Durra-Arash" field will not have an important impact on the global natural gas markets in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the increasing demand for energy resources, explaining that

the first reason for this is that the three countries, That is, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iran will need to use the extracted gas to meet their domestic energy needs.  Regardless, the report considered that

the field's production would be important in terms of enhancing global gas reserves, in addition to creating an area for more comprehensive and multilateral cooperation in the region.   The report concluded by saying that

"economic diplomacy, if implemented through joint projects such as the development of the "Al-Durra-Arash" gas field", could give a new impetus to relations between Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.   He added that the

establishment of a long-term cooperation project for a joint development of the field represents a means by which to measure the "state of regional economic diplomacy" in the region and provides Iran and its neighbors in the Gulf Council with a means of expressing goodwill.

After the report indicated the existence of another potential field of cooperation, represented in the joint "Salman field" between Iran and the UAE, it pointed out that Iran and Iraq seem the closest to putting joint development plans into practice, as they are after years

In this context, the report said that countries and companies from Europe and Asia can participate and intervene in order to strengthen confidence-building measures among the Gulf states by proposing multilateral projects, adding that

external players, especially those who have the potential, can mediate and work with all From Iran and the Gulf states, to help the countries of the region in demarcating their borders based on international law, as well as by proposing multilateral projects that achieve profits for both parties, and invest in developing and exploiting the fields.

The report concluded by saying that the Gulf Cooperation Council Iran largely ignored the benefits of "unification", that is, through the joint development of oil and gas fields extending across two or more regions.  The report stressed that

such "unification" would allow the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Iran, in addition to external players such as European and Asian companies, to jointly contribute to the development of joint fields and also benefit from effective solutions through the costs of extraction, processing and export.

For this, the British report concludes by calling on regional leaders to take advantage of cooperation in the energy fields with the aim of creating common incentives, in order to make "regional diplomacy more sustainable."

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OPEC Secretary-General: $12 Trillion In Oil Investments The World Needs In A Quarter Of A Century

Haitham Al Ghais, the new Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

August 01 2022 11:26 AM   Kuwait - Mubasher: The new Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries "OPEC" Haitham Al-Ghais said that the world needs oil investments estimated at $12 trillion over the next 25 years, unlike other energies.  Al-Ghais stressed that oil and gas will remain a mainstay of energy, while we need alternative energy to enhance the role of oil, not replace it.

He pointed out that the rise in oil prices is not only linked to the Ukrainian crisis, but to the recovery of demand, the decline in investments in refining and the wave of refinery closures globally due to a lack of spare production capacity. According to Kuwaiti opinion.

He explained that the "OPEC Plus" historical cuts of 9.7 million barrels per day had the greatest impact on the market recovery again.

And the group of “OPEC Plus” countries reduced oil production in the largest reduction in the history of the oil industry, reaching about 9.7 million barrels per day in May 2020, during the beginning of the Corona crisis.

Al-Ghais indicated that "OPEC Plus" has returned these quantities on a monthly basis gradually and in an orderly manner, in full accordance with the levels and pace of the return of demand for oil, coinciding with the decline of "Corona".

He pointed out that to maintain the world's current production level, estimated at 100 million barrels per day, the oil industry needs to inject investments estimated at 500 billion dollars annually.

The Secretary-General of the organization stated that the Corona crisis caused a significant decrease in investments in the exploration, drilling and production industry, to nearly $300 billion in 2020.

He pointed out that after the gradual return of the economic recovery, these investments recorded an increase, reaching 375 billion dollars annually, according to the latest data for 2022, noting that they did not reach the levels that were before "Corona", explaining that this is the most prominent challenge for the oil industry globally.

Regarding the transition to alternative energies, Al-Ghais explained that the transition must be gradual and orderly in the use of alternative energy as a supporting source of energy required in the future, with the importance of ensuring the security of supplies to the world.

He stressed that achieving this through a dialogue that includes all concerned partners, and OPEC has an important and fundamental role in this file.

Al-Ghais said: "On the occasion of Egypt's hosting of " COP 27 " next November, this occasion will be an excellent platform for us as "OPEC" countries to spread this message, and we are looking forward to the UAE hosting " COP 28 " next year."

Regarding the factors that will affect oil prices by the end of the year, Al-Ghais stressed that the continued lack of investments in the field of drilling, exploration and production will be the most important factor in terms of affecting prices.

He referred to the expectations of some international banks that the barrel price would reach $380 per barrel, and $150 and $200, stressing that these prices remain speculations, but the most important factor is the inability to increase production in light of the increasing demand on the way back to before Corona.

It is noteworthy that Kuwaiti Haitham Al-Ghais will assume his duties as Secretary-General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries starting today, succeeding the late Muhammad Barkindo, the former Secretary-General of "OPEC".

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Justice Is Suing The Minister Of Finance For Not Disbursing Amounts To A Certain Category Of Its Emp

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Expert: Oil Companies Operating In Iraq Will Not Be Affected By Political Instability

Shafaq News/ Oil expert Hamza Al-Jawahiri confirmed on Monday that political instability will not affect the oil companies operating in Iraq, while "Total" company postponed the implementation of its projects until the formation of the new government.

Al-Jawahiri told Shafaq News Agency, "The political instability in Iraq is not new, and the crisis it is currently going through is an emergency, it may be for a maximum of one or two months and ends and therefore does not affect the position of companies because the latter is isolated from people and has its own protection and also has protection from the state.

He pointed out, "People also know that what they earn from their livelihood that they get daily comes from oil revenues, and therefore they do not enter oil issues into politics, and companies also know this, and we have not heard on any day that these companies were harmed or anyone was exposed. Its members were harmed because of it.”

And the oil expert indicated that "Total's delay in implementing its four projects in Iraq is due to the failure to form a new government to sign contracts permanently, which the company previously signed with the Ministry of Oil."

He continued, "As the current government is a caretaker government that does not have the authority to sign such contracts, and these international companies protect themselves from any emergency that may occur later, and that these contracts must go to Parliament for approval, and that the latter is not stable so far, and his situation does not allow to discuss Things like this now."

Iraq had signed a preliminary agreement with Total to implement four giant projects worth 27 billion in southern Iraq, and the signed contracts constitute integrated groups for the production of oil, gas, renewable energy and sea water to increase the production capacity of the crude oil fields in the south of the country.  LINK

The Ministry Of Health Addresses The Ministry Of Finance Regarding The Appointment Of Graduates Of Medical And Health Professions (Document)

2022-08-01 | 07:10   1,530 views   Today, Monday, the Ministry of Health addressed the Ministry of Finance regarding the appointment of medical and health professions graduates.    LINK

The Drop In Global Oil Prices And Investors' Anticipation Of The Results Of The OPEC Meeting And Other Major Producers

By Moahmad EditorEconomy   Oil prices fell, early on Monday, while investors in the sector are awaiting a meeting of officials in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and other major producers, in order to study the supply of markets in the coming period.

According to "Reuters", Brent crude futures fell by 63 cents, or 0.6 percent, per barrel at 12 GMT.

Meanwhile, WTI fell from $103.34 a barrel to $97.87, or 75 cents.

Oil had fallen even more, when trading began in Asia, where the price reached $97.55 a barrel.

The price of oil fell, amid fears that inflation and high interest rates would cause an economic recession, which means a decline in demand for “black gold.”

Oil prices rose remarkably after the start of Russian military operations last February, which led to an unprecedented exacerbation of inflation in many countries of the world.

A report revealed that the “OPEC +” group produced in June a quantity of crude less than three million barrels per day than its expected quotas, as sanctions imposed on some members and a reduction in the volume of investment in others undermined its ability to calm the energy crisis around the world.

This development represents another setback for the US administration led by Joe Biden, which had hoped that OPEC would be able to increase production to offset Russian supply disruptions and slow the rise in fuel costs and inflation in its broader measures, according to Reuters.

The Russian Interfax news agency quoted a source familiar with the data as saying that the rate of production shortfall in “OPEC +” jumped to 320 percent in June, from 256 percent in May and 220 percent in April.

She also said that the shortfall in the production of the “OPEC +” group from the planned levels amounted to 2.84 million barrels per day last month.     https://altahreernews.com/37592/

Find Out The Gold Prices In Baghdad And Erbil

Shafaq News/ "foreign and Iraqi" gold prices increased in the local markets in the capital, Baghdad, and in the markets of Erbil, the capital of Kurdistan Region, today, Monday.

Shafak News Agency reporter 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 367 thousand dinars, and the purchase price of 363,000, while the selling prices for yesterday, Sunday, were 364 One thousand dinars for one weight.

Our correspondent indicated that the selling price of one 21-carat weight of Iraqi gold also increased at 327 thousand dinars, and the purchase price reached 323 thousand.

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

Gold prices in the Erbil markets also increased, as the selling price of a 24 carat gold weight amounted to 420 thousand dinars, a 22 carat gold weight to 385 thousand dinars, a 21 carat gold weight to 375 thousand dinars, and an 18 carat gold weight to 315 thousand dinars.  It is equal to one mithqal of gold (five grams).     LINK

MilitiaMan Monday Evening " Kazemi Has Legislative Powers" 8-1-2022

KTFA:

MilitiaMan:   From the articles (see below) we can clearly see there is a desire for the Sadrist, Coordination Frame work,  present government and others to dissolve parliament and the PM has the necessary powers to do so.

Necessary powers or necessary mechanisms are the vehicles used to get dissolution and  the country off and on to early elections. 

It is apparently agreed upon by most all parties.  With Kahdimi's statements today we can see support that dissolution is likely in motion.

An announcement of that should be in very short order, as early elections will need to be called for within 60 days. Also, to note there are very large contracts that have time lines to them.

As we know, too there is a time frame for the BUNA to start clearing the IQD in the second half of 2022. Also, there is support that all banks in Iraq must be in compliance to communicate with the CBI for the new electronic platform by 08/15/2022.

MilitiaMan Cont……Clearing internationally will require compliance with the IMFs Article VIII... WTO, will need to have that as well. Not to mention the ASYCUDA system for taxation will too!!

So, in a nut shell this is happening and fast and under the present government in it's emergency state. Kahdimi has legislative powers, even if only temporary.. ... imo ~ MM

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Sunday 31 July 2022

Baghdad  - The extension movement called for the dissolution of parliament.
And she stated in a statement:

We affirm our endeavor to dissolve Parliament and hold early elections in accordance with a fair electoral law through a constitutional amendment that will be submitted to a popular referendum and the formation of an independent Federal Supreme Court.   LINK

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Allawi's coalition calls on regional and international powers to respect the will of the Iraqis to choose the system of government

Allawi's coalition refused that "state institutions and authorities be a field of conflicts and exchange of messages between the parties to the political crisis," noting that "the dismantling of the crisis and removing the causes of political tension requires holding a conference for national dialogue between all parties, to agree on acceptable common options, either by proceeding with a session

The House of Representatives to choose a president of the republic and then form the government, or the tendency to dissolve parliament and call for early elections, provided that the solution is preceded by the adoption of a new electoral law and a truly independent commission, with the current government turning into a transitional government that has legislative powers temporarily.  LINK

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 A new political proposal to end the crisis between the current and the framework 1st April, 2022 Today, Monday, writer and political analyst Ali Al-Baydar proposed a solution to end the political crisis and recent tensions.

Al-Baydar said in an interview with (Baghdad Today) that "the political solution satisfies the coordination framework and the Sadrist movement, which is to allow the framework to form a government for a period of six months." "This government's mission is to hold early elections," he added.

And he indicated that "with this solution, it will achieve the framework's desire to form a government, as well as the Sadrist movement's desire to hold early elections and dissolve parliament."  LINK

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Al-Kazemi calls on Sadr's supporters to vacate state institutions and sends a message to the leaders

 On Monday, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, called on all political forces for a national dialogue by forming a committee that includes their representatives to sit at the dialogue table and draw up a "road map for the solution."

Al-Kazemi said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, "Iraq is witnessing a great political tension that threatens if wise people do not interfere with dire consequences," adding:

"While we have taken all "necessary measures" to control the situation, maintain security, and prevent the waste of Iraqi blood, we call on all parties To calm, reduce escalation, to start an initiative for a solution on national bases".

The Prime Minister called on everyone "not to be drawn into accusations, the language of treason, and to set up hostility and hatred between the Brotherhood in the same country, and to sit at a national dialogue table to reach a political solution to the current crisis, under the roof of Iraqi synergy and the mechanisms of national dialogue."

Al-Kazemi addressed the demonstrators, saying, "Your message is clear, and your commitment to calm and organization is a duty and appreciated, and it is now time to discuss the mechanisms for launching a reform project agreed upon by the various national parties, and I am sure that in Iraq there is enough rationality and courage to move forward with a project."

 My country is getting the country out of its current crisis."  LINK

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https://ina.iq/eng/18722-the-term-caretaker-and-emergency-governments.html

 9-04-2022, 15:28  

Baghdad-INA   Supreme Judicial Council, Faik Zeidan, published an article regarding the term caretaker and emergency governments. The following is the text of the article published by the Supreme Judicial Council website and viewed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA):  

The indication of a particular phrase on the intent of the constitutional legislator may be explicit so that the possibility of its conflict is excluded, and this phrase is described as being explicit on the intended meaning.

Here it is said that this phrase is apparent in this meaning, so the text that indicates one meaning is described as an explicit text, as it is explicit in this meaning and has no other meaning days until the formation of the new Council of Ministers) as stated in Article (64/Second) of the Constitution (the President of the Republic, upon dissolving the House of Representatives, shall call for general elections in the country within a maximum period of sixty days from the date of the dissolution,

and the Council of Ministers in this case is considered resigned and continues to conduct daaily affairs). In both articles, the intent of the phrase (the Council of Ministers) is to denote the (caretaker government) according to the contextual and customary meaning that reaches the mind of the reader. The same case applies to what is being used in the term (emergency government), and here too there is no explicit text of this name.

Rather, it is stated in Article (61/Ninth) of the Constitution (A- Approval of the declaration of war and a state of emergency by a two-thirds majority, based on a joint request from the President of the Republic and the President of the Republic.

C- The Prime Minister is empowered with the necessary powers that enable him to administer the country’s affairs during the period of declaring war and a state of emergency, and these powers are regulated by law, in a way that does not contradict the constitution)

From this text, the apparent meaning of the phrase (the Prime Minister) mentioned in that article is the indication of the (emergency government) that exercises the powers necessary to manage the affairs of the country during the period of declaring war and the state of emergency, according to the contextual meaning of the sentence and the customary use of this phrase  LINK

Popeye7:  Great analysis, and insight MM... Dinner is about to be served as enacting of Iraq's currency on the world stage is a foregone conclusion... Timing, timing, timing... God bless you, and thanks again..

MilitiaMan:  Thank you Popeye, it has been an exciting past few days.. The data supports there has been an abundant amount of correlating things that show interconnectivity globally is about to begin.. imo ~ MM

Member: I would like to know who has the authority to deem Al-Kazemi interim, authority? How does the CF have the ability to stonewall and what’s holding up the dissolution of parliament? Thanks in advance. ~ Increase

MilitiaMan:  If I may add my 2 cents.. The Constitution gives the authority for the President and or Prime Minister necessary powers to run the country under war and or emergencies.

Well, the Emergency Food Security Law fits the bill not to mention they have not seated their government for about the last 10 months real close and counting.

The CF (Coordination Framework) is not necessarily stone walling imo, they are exercising their political will in that they believe to be their right to debate, negotiate, save their lives, etc..

The Sadrist movement has done everything they could to get them to the table , while being outside of corruption. Sadr will not have the corrupt in the government. The hold up if there ever was one would be Sadr giving the CF ample time to come on board.

They clearly failed in their efforts and with a noticeable difference in the amount of demonstrators on the CF side of things.. Read Post #145 las thread. Read it closely. Maybe go through this thread. I put together a group of articles that provide links to support my views..

 I get the feeling the Kahdimi, has said enough to me that he is already acting as the leader and will continue to do so with legislative powers..  Awesome times now.. imo ~ MM