Iraqi News Early Wednesday Morning 8-17-22

Iraqi News Early Wednesday Morning 8-17-22

Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner

That is why “Al-Sadr went crazy”: A “Leak” Of A “Framework Plan” To Overthrow Al-Sadr And Isolate His Current Is Implemented By Al-Sudani.

Reports & Analytics     breaking     Muqtada al-Sadr     Sadrist Movement     Muhammed Shiaa    Al-Sudani     Shiite coordination framework

2022-08-16 10:28  Shafaq News/ The British "Middle East Eye" website revealed a "leak" related to a secret deal, leaked by the Americans, that caused the ignition of the recent political crisis represented by Muqtada al-Sadr's conflict with the forces of the coordination framework around Parliament, adding that the real essence of the current confrontation relates to With the spoils of money and its distribution.

The British website clarified in a report translated by Shafak News Agency;

The scenes last Friday in the demonstrations that faced each other in and around the Green Zone, between supporters of al-Sadr and supporters of the coordination framework, was a show of strength, and that

despite the lack of will for a direct confrontation between the two camps, all parties were holding their breath.

The report quoted a senior Iraqi official as saying that "unfortunately, all the elements of a civil war are available.

Tension between the conflicting parties is at its peak, and there is a complete absence of logic, and there is control of stubbornness, arrogance and available weapons," adding that "the Green Zone is currently surrounded by groups of weapons and militants.

The weapons that entered Baghdad during the past two weeks are amazing."

Referring to a "chicken" that caused Kurdish-Kurdish fighting during the 1990s, the Iraqi official now wondered,

"What would happen if a chicken crossed from Sadr City, the stronghold of the Sadrists, to Palestine Street, where the Iran-backed armed Hezbollah Brigades are in control?"

Leak Up To The Chest

And after the report reviewed the results of the parliamentary elections and the political and constitutional dispute around them,

and the success of the coordination framework in obstructing al-Sadr’s efforts to form the new government,

leading to the resignation of the Sadrist MPs last June, and the transformation of the framework’s forces into the largest bloc in parliament, and then his asylum on 25 July last,

To the nomination of Muhammad al-Sudani, who has long been associated with Nouri al-Maliki, Sadr's main rival, the report said that in response to this, the Sadrists flooded the Green Zone with demonstrators.

The report pointed out that al-Sadr personally called on his loyalists to withdraw and leave the area after a few hours, but they returned after 72 hours, after al-Sadr called them this time to occupy the parliament building. The report continued;

Al-Sadr or any of its leaders did not disclose what happened during those three days, which caused the leader of the Sadrist movement to return the demonstrators to storm Parliament again.

However, the British report quoted three Shiite leaders, including a leader close to al-Sadr and the other two close to the coordination framework, as saying that the decision to storm the Green Zone for the second time is directly linked to a leak of information.

According to these sources,

Al-Sadr discovered that a group of leaders of the coordination framework, including Al-Sudani, had reached an agreement that would achieve control over key ministries and government bodies after the formation of the new government, and that this includes the

Ministry of Interior, the Counter-Terrorism Service, the Intelligence Service and the Oil Marketing Company “SOMO.” " and others.

The report indicated that the sources were unable to determine the exact date and place of this meeting, but it is certain that it was held in Baghdad during the month of July, and that Hadi al-Amiri and Haider al-Abadi did not participate in this meeting and are not part of this deal.

The report quoted an informed senior Iraqi official as saying that "what was leaked about this agreement is what provoked al-Sadr's madness, and prompted him to storm the Green Zone and occupy the parliament building for the second time."

And after the report pointed out that Al-Sadr currently controls many powerful agencies in the state, and that his authority and influence will be greatly affected if the leaders of the coordination framework succeed in their endeavor.

The Iraqi official was quoted as saying that "this agreement aims to dismantle and isolate the Sadrist machine within the state's institutions," adding that "the Americans were the ones who leaked the details of this agreement.

It is unreasonable for the Americans to stand by while the armed factions seek to control the Ministry of Interior, the Intelligence Service, and the Counterterrorism terrorism."

no dialogue

While the report stated that the attempts to calm the two parties clashed with al-Sadr’s refusal to receive any calls or visits from anyone outside the Sadrist movement since the resignation of his deputies, and he did not open any channel for dialogue, with the sole exception of his recent reception at his headquarters in Najaf, the United Nations representative, Jeninine Plasschaert..

The report, quoting a Western diplomat, stated that no one disclosed what happened during the meeting with Blackshart, which lasted about two hours, but it is clear that Blackshart's efforts to persuade al-Sadr to open a dialogue with his opponents did not succeed.  

The report continued that Al-Sadr, on the other hand, escalated the situation after only 48 hours, as the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Faiq Zeidan, demanded the dissolution of Parliament.

The report quoted the Western diplomat as saying that  Blackshart's meeting with al-Sadr "did not go badly, but it did not produce tangible results."

The report added that al-Sadr demands the dissolution of parliament before it begins any dialogues or reaching settlements, which is an unacceptable issue for his opponents and allies.

The report quoted international observers, Iraqi politicians and Western diplomats as saying that the two main powers, namely the United States and Iran, have not yet intervened or used their power to help dismantle the crisis, despite the fact that they are the most influential players in Iraq since 2003.

The report added that Washington and Tehran have no desire to intervene soon, and that the arduous negotiations on the nuclear agreement constitute the main priority for them in the region.

In this context, the report considered that given that the European Union countries do not have a great influence in Iraq, attention is directed to Britain, which has good relations with everyone and can influence personalities belonging to both camps.

The report quoted the director of the United States Institute of Peace, Eli Abu Aoun, as saying that "regional parties such as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Iran may intervene, but no one will support an armed confrontation."  But he also pointed out that

"the British enjoy great influence in Iraq, and they are currently among the most important parties that can play an active role in resolving this crisis."

The Fight Over Money

The report quoted a prominent Shiite politician as saying that:

all decision-makers in Iraq, including al-Sadr, realize that organizing early elections according to the same election law and mechanisms will not solve the problem.

The report quoted experts, jurists and politicians as saying that it is unlikely that the coordinating framework forces will commit the same mistakes that they made before and led to poor results in the past elections, adding that it is likely that the biggest winner in the early elections will be the coordinating framework forces.

According to a prominent Shiite politician, "the framework forces are fully aware of their weaknesses that led them to this heavy loss, and they will not repeat them again."  

The Shiite politician added that none of the conflicting parties would be able to win many seats on their own, and that their stinging statements about the elections and the legitimacy of the state and parliament were "used to cover their real goals."  

He added that  "the real problem lies elsewhere, and that the current conflict in its essence is a struggle over the centers of money distribution,"

adding that the existing forces, especially among the Shiites, "turned into mini-states parallel to the state, all of which are fighting to secure their financial resources."  

The Shiite politician concluded by saying; The conflict started from the areas of operation of oil companies, border crossings and banks, and the conflict is currently heading towards the center (Baghdad), adding that the current scramble aims to "redraw the influence of each group in Baghdad, but within the state, not outside it."

Translation: Shafak News Agency    https://shafaq.com/ar/تقارير-وتحليلات/لهذا-ج-ن-الصدر-تسريبة-عن-خطة-طارية-للانقلاب-على-الصدر-وعزل-تياره-ينفذها-السوداني

Minister Of Planning: Iraq Seeks To Achieve More Economic Integration With The Countries Of The Region

Economie Today, 15:12 Baghdad – INA Minister of Planning Khaled Batal Al-Najm affirmed, today, Tuesday, that Iraq seeks to achieve more economic integration with the countries of the region, while noting that work is continuing to complete the requirements of electrical interconnection with the Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

The Ministry of Planning said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the Minister of Planning Khaled Batal Al-Najm participated in the investment and pioneering economic brotherhood conference organized by the Jordanian-Iraqi Brotherhood Association in Amman, with the aim of enabling investment and business in the Arab world, with the participation of a number of Jordanian ministers and a spectrum of A wide range of businessmen from both countries, and the governor of the Central Bank of Iraq.

She added that "the Minister of Planning reviewed, in his speech at the conference, the reality of Arab economic growth, and the overall challenges facing achieving economic integration among Arab countries."

He stressed, "the presence of a number of administrative and technical restrictions related to specifications, shipping and certification certificates, in addition to the absence of value chains for products, entry visas, different Arab legislation, and other challenges that contributed to the failure to achieve Arab economic integration,"

calling on "Arab countries to unify their economic policies, and grant The private sector plays the biggest role in achieving comprehensive development.

The Minister of Planning spoke about the Iraqi trade balance with Jordan, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, referring to "the establishment of the (Iraqi-Saudi) and (Iraqi-Jordanian-Egyptian) coordination council.

During the work of these two councils, focus was placed on the axes of energy, agriculture, industry, trade and sustainable investment, stressing that "work continues to complete the requirements of electrical interconnection with the Gulf states, Saudi Arabia and Jordan." 

https://www.ina.iq/163290--.html

To read more current and reliable Iraqi news please visit BondLady’s Corner:

https://www.bondladyscorner.com/

Tuesday Afternoon Iraq Parliament News Highlights 8-16-22

Tuesday Afternoon Iraq Parliament News Highlights 8-16-22

Al-Fateh: It Is Possible To Solve The Political Crisis In The Country If President Barzani Intervenes

Posted On2022-08-16 By Sotaliraq    A member of the Al-Fateh Alliance, Ayed Al-Hilali, confirmed, on Sunday, that the head of the Democratic Party, Massoud Barzani, can solve the current political impasse in the country and mediate with all parties to end the crisis.

Al-Hilali said in an interview with Al-Akhbariya website, "It is possible that the political crisis in the country will be resolved if the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Massoud Barzani, intervenes seriously and with great enthusiasm, especially after his meeting with the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi Al-Amiri in Erbil."

Al-Hilali added, "Barzani's intervention on the line as a mediator or player to bring the views between the political partners, especially the Shiite house, will have positive returns to resolve the crisis."

Al-Hilali called on Iraqi politicians to "deal logically with the events taking place in the country," warning against "the situation sliding to unimaginable levels."

On Sunday, Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani received Hadi al-Amiri in the Salah al-Din resort near Erbil.

During the meeting, they exchanged views on the political situation, the latest developments in Iraq and the obstacles facing the political process, according to a statement from the headquarters of the Kurdish leader, head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party.

During the meeting, the two sides stressed that all parties should move to solve the existing problems and devote efforts to overcoming the political crisis.

This is while a member of the “Al-Fateh” coalition, Mahdi Al-Shiblawi, said, on Monday, that the President of the Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri, visited Parliament Speaker Muhammad Al-Halbousi, and then the Kurdistan leader, Massoud Barzani, to see the vision of the Kurds and Sunnis regarding the political crisis in Iraq.

Al-Shiblawy explained, "Al-Amiri discussed with all the parties he visited the demands of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, and how to discuss them and search for radical solutions to the crisis."

Noting that "Iraq needs everyone, and there must be a national consensus on decisions and demands, and the language of dialogue and partnership must be strengthened away from escalation."   LINK

The Conflict Of The 'Current' And The 'Framework' Is Escalating.. Has The Moment Of Al-Sistani Come?

Posted On2022-08-16 By Sotaliraq   The conflict escalated between the Sadrist movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr, and the forces of the "coordinating framework" backed by Iran, after the Judicial Council announced that it would not interfere in the issue of dissolving parliament, amid questions about the possibility of the religious authority Ali al-Sistani's intervention to end the 10-month-old crisis.

A few days ago, al-Sadr’s supporters have been camping in the parliament building in the middle of the Green Zone, where their leader demanded the dissolution of the Iraqi parliament and the holding of early elections, while the “coordinating framework” forces reject this path, and instead call for the formation of a new government and the amendment of the electoral law, and then proceeding with early elections.

Al-Sadr resorted to the Supreme Judicial Council and asked it to dissolve Parliament, to which the latter responded that its powers did not allow this, amid fears of civil disobedience that Al-Sadr might declare.

Attention to Sistani

In the midst of these developments, attention is directed to the supreme authority of Iraq's Shiites, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, and whether he will issue a fatwa or clear instructions to put an end to the political crisis, especially since over the past years, al-Sistani's interventions have been decisive when matters reach certain levels.

Over the past years, Sistani's interventions have been decisive in some issues, whether direct instructions and recommendations, or fatwas and Friday sermons delivered by his agents in the provinces of Najaf and Karbala.

The Shiite political blocs have said that Al-Sistani is one of the “safety valves” regarding the situation in Iraq, and will stand in the way of any attempt to erupt an armed conflict between the factions or parties that have armed arms. The current and the frame, each brandishing its military might.

In 2014, Al-Sistani intervened with his famous call for citizens to volunteer within the ranks of the security forces to confront ISIS, which then entered the Nineveh Governorate, to be established based on that fatwa, the Popular Mobilization, and several armed factions that were fighting outside Iraq acquire an official and legal status.

But al-Sistani faced objections and criticism from political figures and even religious references, that his fatwa was used to legitimize armed militias.

In the same year, al-Sistani clearly intervened as well, when the head of the “State of Law” coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, insisted on taking over as prime minister for a third term, but a message arrived from al-Sistani to the political blocs, that he should be changed, which is what actually happened.

The checklist is monitoring the situation

In turn, a cleric close to the religious authority stressed that “the reference was not its previous interventions as a matter of guardianship, but the respect it enjoys from everyone makes its words heard in many critical times,” noting that “it is now monitoring the situation, and receiving continuous reports about the situation.” The level of conflict between the political forces.

The cleric, who refused to reveal his name, added to (BasNews), that "Sistani has closed his doors since 2013 to the political blocs, and refused to meet with any of them, because those meetings were not used for political promotion, as well as to deliver clear messages that he stands with everyone."

He pointed out that "the intervention of the reference, if it occurs, will be with recommendations and instructions that agree between the litigants, and calm the situation in the country, in general."

Despite the symbolism that Al-Sistani enjoys, his fatwas and instructions are not considered applicable to many political parties, factions and blocs, as he often spoke through his agents about the need for reforms in political action, fighting corruption, integrating militias into the ranks of the military, and not assigning responsibilities to (The experimenter) according to the famous saying (the experimenter does not try), but none of that happened, which raises questions about the extent to which the armed factions would respond to Sistani’s call, if he had launched it.

Some groups went even further, when they stood in the face of the popular protests that erupted in 2019, and incited against the demonstrators, of whom more than 800 people were killed, and about 25 others were injured, despite the fact that the religious authority clearly stood with those demonstrations, and demanded the implementation of its program , which indicates the possibility of the conflicting parties in Iraq indifference to any rational or secular appeal, even if it came from the Najaf authority.

Pro-Iranian Factions

In turn, political analyst Imad Muhammad believes that "the conflict between the political blocs at present, specifically between the "current" and the "framework", is still under the roof and regulated by the rules of engagement, and it is governed by several internal and external factors, and perhaps this level is the highest, and things will return. to its nature,” noting that “the Najaf authority is unlikely to intervene now, and it is waiting for the situation in general.”

Muhammad added, in a statement to (Basnews), that "most of the armed factions are affiliated with Iran and Khamenei's reference, and this also raises a question about the extent of their commitment to Sistani's fatwa, if issued," noting that "an armed clash - if it happened - Sistani's instructions, cannot be He stopped it without outside interference, specifically Iranian.”    LINK

Hoshyar Zebari: The Political Tension Between The Framework And The Current Has Reached Its Peak And Must Be Prevented

Posted On2022-08-16 By Sotaliraq    A member of the Political Bureau of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Hoshyar Zebari, said that civil wars do not happen by leadership decisions, and the political tension between the framework and the current has reached its peak and must be prevented.

Civil wars do not happen by leadership decisions, the Kurdish war in 1994 did not start with a decision by Messrs. Massoud Barzani and Jalal Talabani, but isolated and sporadic incidents of violence by field leaders were the cause," Zebari added in his tweet on Twitter on Monday.

He pointed out that "the current political tension between the Shiite forces, the framework and the current, has reached its peak and must be prevented, and let us benefit from history."   LINK

Al-Sadr: Do Not Raise My Pictures And Do Not Chant My Name During Saturday's "Million" Demonstrations

Posted On2022-08-16 By Sotaliraq   Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, known as the "minister" of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, on Monday set the rules and instructions for the "million" demonstration scheduled to start next Saturday.

In a statement, Al-Iraqi mentioned seven instructions regarding today's demonstration, which are:

1- His Eminence says: It is forbidden to mention my name with a chant, speech, picture, banner, banner or anything else.

2- Peaceful and to the end in all its details.

3- Your demands are to reform the system in all its details: judicial, legislative and executive, and to hold the corrupt accountable.. It is strictly forbidden to demand the return of the Sadrist bloc to Parliament.

4- The security forces and the Popular Mobilization Forces are not only your brothers, but they are from you, to you, and to you. Attacking them is an infringement on His Eminence.

5- The march of the demonstration will be from Tahrir Square towards the Celebrations Square.

6- The judiciary and its headquarters is a red line, even if we demand its reform.

7- Due to the expected high attendance, please do not disturb the people.

He pointed out that "there are other instructions that we will provide you with later."   LINK

The Framework Unanimously Agrees On 4 Conditions Before Going To The Dissolution Of Parliament - Urgent

Article at link:   https://baghdadtoday.news/ar/news/198026/A

Observers: Saturday's Demonstrations Will Determine The Strength Of The Political Parties In The Street

Posted On2022-08-16 By Sotaliraq   Baghdad/ Firas Adnan   Observers expected that the demonstrations called by the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, on Saturday would be very large, indicating that public pressure would bring its results during the next week, but they warned against a clash between the protesters, and they spoke of a great split within the coordination framework regarding the call for the dissolution of Parliament and the holding of early elections.

Political researcher Ziad al-Arar said, "The leader of the Sadrist movement mobilized all Iraqis to demonstrate, and the invitation he addressed was not limited to his followers, but all and included all provinces."

Al-Arar continued, "Al-Sadr wants to announce that the public's demands are the same as those he raised in the reform process."

He expected, "These demonstrations will be very large in response to the coordination framework demonstration last Saturday, which had a good number of attendance and organization and ended with the sit-in."

Al-Arar explained that "Al-Sadr may resort to popular pressure until the end of next week."

He stressed, "The demonstration wants to convey a message that al-Sadr is more powerful, popular, and closer to the street in order to maintain pressure on the coordination framework."

Al-Arar pointed out that "the mass bases have a role, especially since a large percentage of the Iraqi people did not participate in the recent early elections."

He finds that "the one who is able to move the large percentage of the masses means that he is able to win the street in the upcoming early elections."

Al-Arar stressed, "The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, is sending a message to the street that we are facing a last chance to change the reality of the situation and go towards a clean political process and return the money.

He continues, "The Iraqis have reached a great stage of despair with the reform process, and therefore the Sadrists resorted to addressing vocabulary that mimics the mind and heart of the Iraqi street."

Al-Arar warned against "any public friction between supporters of the coordination framework and supporters of the Sadrist movement. Any incident could lead to a major catastrophe in the political scene."

He believed, "Leaders on both sides are aware of the seriousness of the situation and maintain the mass bases by moving away from each other, and from this point of view the coordination framework has distanced its audience by a distance of 2 km from Sadr's supporters, and between the two republics there are great barriers that prevent them from colliding."

Al-Arar went on to say that "the fear of friction, despite these strict security measures, is still present, because this will not only be reflected in Baghdad, but will also affect all provinces."

For his part, researcher Manaf al-Moussawi said, "The Sadrists' demonstrations are a message that the members of the current are the most present in the street, and the results of the recent elections showed the superiority enjoyed by al-Sadr."

Al-Moussawi added, "The coordinating framework is divided against itself, and this became clear when Al-Sadr demanded the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the holding of early elections."

He pointed out that "the leader of the Al-Fateh Alliance Hadi al-Amiri, the leader of the Victory Bloc Haider al-Abadi and the head of the National Sindh Gathering, Ahmed al-Asadi, welcomed al-Sadr's call. Another group rejected this invitation, led by the leader of the State of Law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki."

Al-Moussawi said, "Al-Maliki's position has become weak, especially after the leaks that appeared on social media, as it showed a recent talk to him that includes an attack on security institutions and the Iraqi citizen in general, recruiting groups outside the law, attacking Najaf and trying to target some personalities such as Al-Sadr."

In turn, another political researcher, Najm al-Qassab, stated that "a number of political forces had a wrong feeling that when al-Sadr directed his deputies to resign, he left political life."

Al-Qassab continued, "The mass of al-Sadr after his withdrawal from parliament has increased than it was in the past," explaining that "going towards demonstrations with a political presence in parliament would face objections and criticism. As for the resignation, it freed the Sadrist movement from these restrictions."

He pointed out that "the best solution to get out of this political impasse is to implement what al-Sadr proposed a solution to Parliament and go to early elections," and it is expected that "those measures will be achieved through political consensus."    LINK

More Iraqi News Tuesday Evening 8-16-22

More Iraqi News Tuesday Evening 8-16-22

Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner

Al-Kazemi: Our Decision In This Government Was Not To Get Involved In Iraqi Blood

Tuesday, 16 August 2022 4:51 PM  Baghdad / National News Center

Today, Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi confirmed that he will announce tomorrow an Iraqi national dialogue for all the country's leaders, pointing out that the political blockage was reflected in the formation of the government. Al-Kazemi said in his speech during the regular session of the Council of Ministers, transmitted by his media office and received by the National News Center:

Unfortunately, we are still living through political challenges and political obstruction and its repercussions on the government's performance.

The government is not a party to the political conflict, but there are those who are trying to hold it responsible for this crisis and to escape from the problem, and to turn all problems towards the government.

He added that our crisis is not the only one in this world, there are many experiences that have passed close to ours, and they may be more complex,

but by using wisdom and wise leaders they succeeded in crossing that stage, and some of these countries turned into successful experiences.

"Singapore, for example, was a model of a failed state, and we see it today turning into one of the most important countries in the world," he said.

In Rwanda in Africa, there was a civil war and massacres, but today it has turned into an important country in Africa.

It is unreasonable in Iraq, the founding country of human civilization with an age of nearly 6 thousand years, and we are still dealing with problems in a way that breaks the wills.

He pointed out that "wisdom and loyalty to this country is required, as it has given us a lot, and history has given us and a lot of which we are proud and proud, and we must return part of this beauty to our country, our homeland and our people."

This poor people who have long been subjected to mismanagement, destitution and destructive wars.

Al-Kazemi explained,

“Our decision in this government was not to get involved in Iraqi blood, neither today nor tomorrow.

Iraqi blood is precious, and problems must be solved through dialogue and then dialogue, and that is why tomorrow I will call for an Iraqi national dialogue for all the leaders of the country;

In order to contribute to finding a solution, and to think about solving this issue.”

He continued my message to my fellow country leaders:

“Everything is fleeting, and history is the judge.

We must rise to the challenge.

Sacrifice for the sake of Iraq is not an element of weakness but an element of strength, and

some do not imagine when he makes a concession to his brother as if he is in a position of weakness.”

This is a mistake; Compromise is a real strength, and I wish everyone to be patient and courageous;

Until we cross this stage and be able to build our country, despite the absence of a budget for two years, things are going right.

And Al-Kazemi indicated that "a government cannot live without a budget, two years have passed without a budget, but we have run the country, so the chance of success is possible if we join hands and deal with the spirit of one teamwork and the spirit of belonging to Iraq."

He stressed that "this government came in exceptional circumstances and succeeded in overcoming all challenges, but it is unfortunate that the government is close to 28 months old, and until this moment the budget has only been available for six months."

He continued, "People are asking and asking for everything, which is their right.

People have the right to ask for paved streets, water, schools and health care, but all of this must have a budget; For the government to do its part.”

He concluded his speech, “The political blockage was reflected in the formation of the government and the absence of a budget, and we accepted all challenges and tried to overcome them, and

we always faced accusations, slander and injustice with silence for the sake of Iraq, and for our people who deserve a better life than what they are currently living.”   https://nnciraq.com/147433/

The “Resigned” Iraqi Finance Minister: The Government Is Cuffed With The Struggle Of Political Forces

Politics     breaking    Council of Ministers    Minister of Finance

2022-08-16 07:03  Shafaq News/ The Iraqi government headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi revealed today, Tuesday, some of what was stated in the resignation of Finance Minister Ali Allawi, pointing out that the latter saw that the government was "chained" by political conflicts.

The spokesman for the Iraqi Council of Ministers, Minister of Culture, Hassan Nazim, said in a press conference held after the council session ended today, that "the resignation of the Minister of Finance expressed great respect for the government's achievements,"

noting that  "the text of the resignation of the Minister of Finance described the government's actions and achievements as exceptional."

Nazim explained that   "the text of the resignation shows that the government is hampered by the rampant conflict between the political forces,"

noting that  "the text of the resignation of the Minister of Finance referred to the rapid growth of the economy in Iraq, and also included talk about the government's fulfillment of the promises it made to the Iraqis."  Nazim stressed,

"The government is not a party to the political conflict and has a desire to work real within the law, and there are those who turn problems toward it."

This evening, Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi assigned Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar with the tasks of managing the Ministry of Finance "temporarily", after approving the resignation of Finance Minister Ali Allawi.   https://shafaq.com/ar/سیاسة/وزير-المالية-العراقي-المستقيل-الحكومة-م-كبلة-بصراع-القوى-السياسية

Al-Sadr Announces The Postponement Of Saturday's Demonstrations "Until Further Notice"

Posted On2022-08-16 By Sotaliraq   The leader of the Sadrist movement in Iraq, Muqtada al-Sadr

On Tuesday, the leader of the Sadrist movement in Iraq, Muqtada al-Sadr, announced the postponement of the demonstrations that were scheduled for his supporters next Saturday "until further notice."

Al -Sadr's announcement of the postponement of the protests comes at a time when Iraq is witnessing an ongoing political crisis since the parliamentary elections that were held in October last year.

The crisis escalated in the past two weeks, with al-Sadr's supporters announcing their open sit-in, which began in Parliament and then moved outside it in the heavily fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad.

Muqtada al-Sadr demands the dissolution of parliament and early elections

Meanwhile, the coordination framework, the main opponent of al-Sadr, announced last Friday the start of a sit-in for his supporters outside the Green Zone, where they demand the “formation of a national service government.”

On Monday, al-Sadr had confirmed that the protests calling for reform are peaceful and will remain so until the end, with all their details, "and what is required is reforming the entire system."   LINK

An American Message About The Joint Economic Cooperation Between It And Iraq, Especially In The Energy Sector Within The Kurdistan Region

Posted On2022-08-16 By Sotaliraq    Democratic Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez and Republican Vice-Chairman Jim Rich send a letter to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken urging him on the importance of joint economic cooperation between the United States of America and Iraq, especially in the energy sector within the Kurdistan Region

It was stated in the text of the message

We are writing to express our concern that the ongoing constitutional dispute between federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government over natural resources is undermining the country's economic development. We are also deeply concerned by reports that recent court rulings, including the Federal Supreme Court ruling on the Kurdistan Regional Government's Oil and Gas Law No. 22, are being selectively applied against US energy companies operating in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Furthermore, we are concerned about recent and ongoing attacks by Iranian proxy militias against energy infrastructure and US interests in northern Iraq as Iran continues to interfere in Iraqi government formation and internal political affairs.   LINK

To read more current and reliable Iraqi news please visit BondLady’s Corner:

https://www.bondladyscorner.com/

Tuesday Afternoon Iraq Economic News Highlights 8-16-22

Tuesday Afternoon Iraq Economic News Highlights 8-16-22

The Departure Of The “Leader” Of The White Paper .. 3 Possible Reasons For The Resignation Of Finance Minister Ali Allawi

2022-08-16   Yes Iraq: Baghdad  The eyes of the popular and media circles in Iraq are looking forward to revealing the details of the “prolonged” resignation that Finance Minister Ali Allawi wrote and read during the cabinet session, as it is hoped that the resignation will include a long review of the most prominent points that Allawi records his reservations about regarding the country’s financial management and related to the bank’s policy. Central, banks and other details.

Allawi submitted his resignation today, Tuesday, during the current cabinet session, and according to sources, the resignation was written in a lengthy letter consisting of 9 pages, and Allawi insisted that it be read in full during the Council.

While Al-Kazemi, the prime minister of the business administration, tried to dissuade Allawi from the decision to resign, but the latter was insistent, which prompted Al-Kazemi to assign the director of budget in the ministry to run the ministry as an agency, before other sources talked about assigning Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar to run the ministry.

According to the sources, Allawi's prolonged resignation included talk about the failure of the financial sector and the inability to work according to the current context.

Allawi had previously rejected the central bank’s performance and described the bank’s billion initiatives as “thefts that destroy the country,” while he considered the state’s economic performance as “judgments and courtesies.”

Allawi's resignation included a report on the structure of the Ministry of Finance and references to the failure of the Central Bank.

One of the reasons circulating on Allawi’s resignation is the failure to implement the terms of the white paper as it is, especially since the Central Bank’s sales of hard currency, which was one of the reasons and motives for the white paper and raising the dollar exchange rate, recently rose to more than 250 million dollars per day after it was at 170 Million dollars.

Another reason is also the appeal submitted to the Food Security Law, where information indicates that the disbursement of funds began before the exchange instructions were circulated by the Ministry of Finance, in addition to the fact that it is possible that the law will be suspended after the challenge submitted to the law before the Federal Court However, it is a low probability.

It seems that the most prominent reason for Allawi’s resignation is his total dissatisfaction with the way financial matters are managed, as the pressures and government commitments pre-built on a “mistake” make the Minister of Finance and his plan to reform the economy restrictive and unenforceable.

Perhaps the Rafidain Bank “scandal” and the Ishtar Gate company case came as a main and complementary motive for Allawi’s dissatisfaction with the country’s financial management in general, which is what prompted him to insist on his resignation.

Economists and circles interested in the economy often point out that “Finance Minister Ali Allawi’s plans and vision, although correct, are far from the Iraqi reality and cannot be applied in this country and its intertwined problems,” which indicates that the reasons for Allawi’s resignation are “accumulated” and not a reason. single and candid.   LINK

The Government Cannot Live Without The Budget ,

Article at link:   https://baghdadtoday.news/ar/news/198066/A

Basra Is Suing The Finances To Obtain Funds Equivalent To One-Fifth Of Iraq's Budget

2022-08-15   Yes Iraq: Baghdad   Representatives of Basra Governorate registered a legal case against the Iraqi Federal Ministry of Finance, due to the ministry's failure to exchange 22 trillion dinars from the petrodollar budget for the province over recent years.

The Iraqi MP from Basra Governorate, Ahmed Al-Rubaie, confirmed that Basra’s deputies filed a lawsuit against the Iraqi Finance Minister, Ali Allawi, for his failure to exchange the province’s share of the petrodollar budget, which exceeds the value of the accumulated amount of which is 22 trillion dinars.

Ahmed Al-Rubaie explained that these accumulated amounts from the petro-dollar budget were not disbursed in recent years, but small amounts were disbursed to Basra and in varying periods, noting that they called the Federal Ministry of Finance several times to release the disbursement of those funds, especially since Basra is affected by the effects of oil exports on its environment. and its transportation methods.

According to the Iraqi Federal Budget Law for the year 2021, 5% of oil revenues must be spent on oil-producing governorates and spend these amounts on projects to serve those governorates.

The 20 trillion is equivalent to 20% of Iraq's annual budget.    LINK

A Foreign Report Reveals Iraqis' Resentment Over The Continuation Of The Demonstrations And Fear Of An Economic Collapse

Baghdad/The Obelisk The obelisk publishes a report in the international press that reflects the world media's view of what is happening in Iraq:

Two rival Shiite blocs have set up rival sit-ins in Baghdad, escalating tensions in a conflict-ravaged Iraq, but shop owner Mustafa says he is more concerned about how to make a living.

We have no work, said the man in his forties, while a lone fan was blowing hot summer air around his clothing store.

Political deadlock left Iraq without a new government, president or prime minister after general elections 10 months ago.

Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the Iraqi parliament late last month and began a sit-in, first inside the building and then on its land.

The Sadrists are calling for early elections.

The framework says that it wants a new government as soon as possible, and supporters of the framework began their sit-in last Friday to press for this demand.

Supporters of the framework set up tents on the road to the Green Zone, which houses government and diplomatic buildings, including the parliament.

"We didn't even manage to cross the bridge leading to the Green Zone," said communist activist Ali Jaber, 50, recalling the 2019 protests.

Analyst Laheeb Hegel of the International Crisis Group said the protests "are not so much a popular revolution as elite fighting, with al-Sadr and his political backers essentially pitting against his Shiite opponents".

She said that the confrontation "revealed once again the fragility of the political system in Iraq after 2003."

"While the oligarchic elites have gathered after each previous election to distribute rations of the government's pie, it appears that they can no longer do so," she said.

Mustafa, whose shop is located about 5 kilometers from the area, said his customers had stopped coming.

He said both camps had begun to protest, and "economic activity had taken a hit".

"Since 2003, no politician has properly governed the country," Mustafa continued.

Mustafa said: I voted twice in my life, and both times I regretted it.

Ahmed, 23, said he was a supporter of al-Sadr, but he does not follow politics much, adding, "Today without electricity, we have to sleep with blocks of ice." In Parliament there are no blackouts.”

Iraq has suffered from decades of conflict, endemic corruption, deteriorating infrastructure, power outages and deteriorating public services.

Iraq is facing a water shortage as drought sweeps large areas of the country.

Despite his oil wealth, many Iraqis live in poverty, and about 35% of its youth are unemployed, according to the United Nations.    https://almasalah.com/archives/10824

Two Months After Its 57% Rise, Iraq Sells About One Billion Dollars In US Bonds, Instead Of Transferring Surplus Funds Into Assets

2022-08-16   Yes Iraq: Baghdad   With the “accumulation” of funds in Iraq as a result of the surplus resulting from the selling prices of oil, which is hoped to reach within a year more than 25 billion dollars, Iraq directed to raise its holdings of reserves, whether in hard currency or gold, or even purchase US bonds.

Indeed, Iraq raised its holdings of US bonds this year by more than 57%. In March, it bought US bonds with more than one billion dollars, and then bought in April more than 4 billion dollars, bringing its holdings of bonds to 32.8 billion dollars, compared to April 2021, which It was only $20.9 billion.

It is natural that Iraq's possession of US bonds will continue to rise as Iraq's oil revenues continue to rise due to the rise in the prices of raw materials, but it is strange that Iraq, after only two months of purchasing bonds with more than 4 billion dollars, sold bonds of nearly one billion dollars to decrease its holdings of bonds, the matter Which raises questions about the reason for selling these bonds and whether Iraq “needs” money despite its high revenues, as Iraq was forced to sell bonds instead of keeping them and benefiting from the potential returns from them.

The US Treasury said that “Iraq’s possession of US Treasury bonds for the month of June of 2022 decreased by 929 million dollars, or 2.82%, to reach 31.965 billion dollars, after it was 32.894 billion dollars in the month of May,” noting that “these bonds rose from the same month. From last year 2021, when Iraq’s holdings of bonds amounted to $21.2 billion.”

She added that "Iraqi bonds, including long-term guarantees amounting to 15.939 billion dollars and short-term guarantees amounting to 16.026 billion dollars," noting that these bonds represent 0.4% of the world's bonds.

And Iraq's possession of US bonds has previously increased to about 33 billion dollars, at a rate of 57% within a year, and it was hoped that Iraq would get profits estimated at more than 300 million dollars according to the new interest rate approved by the US Federal Bank.

The US Treasury said at the time that “Iraq’s possession of US Treasury bonds for the month of May of 2022 increased by 4 billion and 584 million dollars, or 13.94%, to reach 32.894 billion dollars, after it was 28.310 billion dollars in the month of April,” indicating that “these bonds also rose For the same month last year 2021, when Iraq’s holdings of bonds amounted to $20.9 billion.”   LINK

With More Than 8 Billion Dollars Annually... Iraq Is The First Importer From Iran

Shafaq News/ The Iranian newspaper "Tehran Times" revealed today, Tuesday, an increase in the value of Iran's "non-oil" exports to neighboring countries during the current year, noting that Iraq, which occupies the lead in receiving these exports, at a value of 8.9 billion dollars annually, comes Also among the most exporting countries to its markets.

And the Iranian newspaper explained, in a report published in English and translated by Shafak News Agency, that the value of Iran's non-oil exports to neighboring countries increased by 22% during the first four months of the current Iranian year (March 21-July 22), compared to the previous period. Same from last year.

The report quoted a spokesman for the Iranian Customs Administration, Rohullah Latifi, as saying that Iran exported 20.711 million tons of non-oil products worth 8.871 billion dollars to its neighbors during the mentioned four months.

The Iranian official put the non-oil trade in four months with neighboring countries at 27.35 million tons, worth 16.871 billion dollars, noting that the volume of trade shows an increase of 18% on an annual basis.

On the other hand, the Iranian official indicated that Iran imported 6.323 million tons of non-oil goods worth 8.14 billion dollars from its neighbors during the first four months of this year, a growth rate of 13 percent on an annual basis.

He pointed out that the annual volume of non-oil exports to neighboring countries amounted to 75.445 million tons, worth $26.29 billion, an increase of 29% in value and 12% in weight.

According to the Iranian report, the main export destinations of Iranian non-oil goods annually are Iraq with $8.9 billion, then Turkey with $6.1 billion, then the UAE with $4.9 billion, which are countries followed by Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

In an annual aggregate, Iran imported 24.686 million tons of non-oil goods worth more than $25.846 billion in the previous year, with a growth in value of 60% and an increase in weight of 68% on an annual basis.

While the UAE came as the largest exporter to Iran in the mentioned period, as it exported $16.5 billion worth of goods to Iran, followed by Turkey, Russia, Iraq and the Sultanate of Oman.

While the report indicated that Iran’s main plan in the past years is to increase non-oil exports to neighboring countries, it pointed out that the Islamic Republic shares land or water borders with 15 countries, namely the UAE, Iraq, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Oman, Pakistan and Qatar Russia, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Saudi Arabia.  LINK

KTFA Members "News and Views" Tuesday PM 8-16-2022

KTFA:

Post #84:  Samson:  A legal expert reveals exciting details about Allawi's resignation: The government has resigned in its entirety

16th August, 2022

The legal expert, Muhammad al-Samarrai, confirmed on Tuesday that the current government is dealing with daily matters following the dissolution of the House of Representatives to itself and in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 64 of the Constitution, which states (The Council of Ministers is considered resigned and turns into a management of matters).

Al-Samarrai said in a Facebook post, which was followed by Mawazine News, that “the submission of the resignation request submitted by the Minister of Finance and approved by the Prime Minister is not governed by a legal text, and it is not considered a resignation in the legal and constitutional sense. It is a political position before it is an executive government.

He added, "This measure is considered an evasion from performing his temporary duties in managing affairs, because he is basically resigned, and the constitution has laid down on him and his peers in the Council of Ministers a constitutional and legal obligation, which is to remain in his position to go about the daily affairs until the formation of the new government. This behavior can fall under the concept of leaving the position or requesting Exemption from performing constitutional duties at a critical stage in the country, or under any other name except resignation.

Al-Samarrai continued, "There are constitutional obligations and norms that must be adhered to. This resigned government or the caretaker government is charged with a very dangerous mission related to a temporary and transitional phase separating two governments with full powers, and there must be a role of receiving and handing over, especially since there are very serious files that have been dealt with in the current government and must be taken into account." in the next government or highlight it.

Earlier today, Minister of Finance Ali Allawi, submitted his resignation during the cabinet session.

LINK

************

Suzie:  Good news about parliament, not such good news about the finance minister resigning, wondering why if things are going well and supposedly proceeding in the right direction, just a question, not an opinion....

Clare:  SUZIE...IT IS NOT A  RESIGNATION LIKE WE THINK  ...READ POST #84 CAREFULLY... IT IS A CONDTIONAL THING.. ONE THING HAPPENED AND THEN THE 2ND THING  HAD TO HAPPEN. IMO

(FROM THE ARTICLE: "it is not considered a resignation in the legal and constitutional sense. It is a political position before it is an executive governmenment."  

************

Samson:  Al-Kazemi: Tomorrow I will call for an Iraqi national dialogue for all the country's leaders

08/16/2022 16:48:08

Highlights of the speech of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi during the regular session of the Council of Ministers today, Tuesday:

Unfortunately, we are still experiencing political challenges and political blockages and their repercussions on the government's performance. The government is not a party to the political conflict, but there are those who are trying to hold it responsible for this crisis and run away from the problem, and turn all problems towards the government.

🔵 Our crisis is not the only one in this world, there are many experiences that have passed close to our experience, and they may be more complex, but by using wisdom and wise leaders they succeeded in crossing that stage, and some of these countries turned into successful experiences.

🔵 Singapore, for example, was a model of a failed state, and we see it today turning into one of the most important countries in the world. In Rwanda in Africa, there was a civil war and massacres, but today it has turned into an important country in Africa. It is unreasonable in Iraq, the founding country of human civilization with an age of nearly 6 thousand years, and we are still dealing with problems in a way of breaking wills.

🔵 Wisdom and loyalty are required for this country, for it has given us a lot, history has given us and a lot of which we are proud and proud, and we must return part of this favor to our country, our homeland and our people. This poor people have long been subjected to mismanagement, destitution, and destructive wars.

🔵 Our decision in this government was not to get involved in Iraqi blood, neither today nor tomorrow. Iraqi blood is precious, and problems must be solved through dialogue and then dialogue. That is why tomorrow I will call for an Iraqi national dialogue for all the leaders of the country; In order to contribute to finding a solution, think about solving the issue.

🔵 My message to my brothers, the leaders of the country: Everything is fleeting and history is the judge. We must rise to the challenge. Sacrifice for the sake of Iraq is not an element of weakness, but rather an element of strength, and some do not imagine when he makes a concession to his brother as if he is in a position of weakness. This is a mistake; Compromise is a real strength.

🔵 I wish everyone to be patient and courageous; Until we cross this stage and be able to build our country, despite the absence of a budget for two years, things are going right.

🔵 A government cannot live without a budget, two years have passed without a budget, but we have run the country. The chance of success is possible if we join hands and deal with the spirit of one teamwork and the spirit of belonging to Iraq.

🔵 This government came in exceptional circumstances and succeeded in overcoming all challenges, but it is unfortunate that the government is close to 28 months old, and until this moment the budget has only been available for six months.

🔵 People ask and ask for everything, which is their right. People have the right to ask for paved streets, water, schools and health care, but all of this must be balanced; For the government to do its part.

🔵 The political blockage was reflected in the formation of the government and the absence of a budget, and we accepted all the challenges and tried to overcome them, and we always faced accusations, slander and injustice with silence for the sake of Iraq, and for the sake of our people who deserve a better life than what they are currently living.

**********

Clare:  ANOTHER GREAT SPEECH FROM KAZEMI.... 

"That is why tomorrow I will call for an Iraqi national dialogue for all the leaders of the country; In order to contribute to finding a solution, think about solving the issue." KAZEMI

VERY INTERESTING QUOTE!!!   THANK YOU WS & FRANK... THEY TOLD US WE NEED TO SEE KAZEMI "ANNOUNCE" HIS FUNCTIONING GOV.... AND WE ARE ABOUT TO SEE IT.... IMO    WED CC SHOULD BE "HOT"!!! WITH ALL THIS GREAT NEWS

************

Clare:  SOMEONE ASKED ME TO CLARIFY THIS.... IT SAYS PARLIAMENT IS DISSOLVED:  following the dissolution of the House of Representatives THEN THIS:  which states (The Council of Ministers is considered resigned and turns into a management of matters).  

THIS IS ACCORDING TO THEIR CONSTITUTION...AND IS JUST WHAT WS,FRANK, MM & PETRA TOLD US WOULD HAPPEN! IMO

Samson:  Text of Finance Minister Ali Allawi's resignation

08/16/2022 17:20:56

 Cabinet spokesman Hassan Nazim revealed, today, Tuesday, the text of the resignation of Finance Minister Ali Abdul-Amir Allawi from his position to the Speaker of the Council, Mustafa Al-Kazemi.

  Nazim said, in the weekly press conference, that: "The resignation of the Minister of Finance expressed great respect for the government's achievements, as the resignation described the government's measures and achievements as exceptional, and indicated that the government's achievements were hampered by political power struggles, and that the government is shackled by the rampant conflict between political forces." 

He added, "The Minister of Finance also referred in the text of the resignation to the rapid growth of the economy in Iraq, and the government's achievements that contained political violence, while including talk about the government's fulfillment of the promises it made to the Iraqis."

Nazim continued, "The resignation of the Finance Minister also referred to the success achieved by the government in its foreign relations, and to the reform strategies set by the government that were disrupted by the political conflict," adding, "The resignation of the Finance Minister expressed the government's ability to achieve more achievements if it had political support."  LINK

************

Samson:  Parliamentary legality: Parliament is in a state of paralysis and cannot legislate and implement any law

08/16/2022 13:02:10

 A member of the Parliamentary Legal Committee, Salem Al-Anbaki, confirmed, on Tuesday, that the work of the Parliament is in a "state of paralysis" due to the sit-ins inside it, the demonstrations and the current political crisis.

Al-Anbaki told {Euphrates News} that "the work of the parliamentary committees is linked to the presidency of Parliament, because presenting any file needs an integrated process, interventions and proposals by the Speaker."

He added, "It is not possible to accomplish any work in the Legal Committee or any other committee in the current circumstance," noting that "paralysis affected all joints of the House of Representatives without exception under these circumstances."   LINK

Tuesday AM Iraq Economic News Highlights 8-16-22

Tuesday AM Iraq Economic News Highlights 8-16-22

Iraq and the United States discuss efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing[/size]

Iraq   15:52 - 08-15-2022   Today, Monday, the Governor of the Central Bank, Mustafa Ghaleb Mokheb, discussed with the US Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

A statement by the Central Bank stated, "The Governor of the Central Bank, Mustafa Ghaleb, received the US Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, and her accompanying delegation."

Mokhif reviewed "the efforts of the Central Bank to support development through monetary policy tools and the direct impact of its initiatives on the real sector march, job creation and sustainability, in addition to the efforts made in combating money laundering and terrorist financing by adopting an integrated legal system and effectively applying it to sectors that may be used." in committing it.

He stressed, "the importance of cooperation between the two countries in terms of monetary policy and activating financial instruments."

For her part, the ambassador affirmed "its support for the Central Bank and its independence and to contribute to the training of its employees through financial institutions that have continuous partnerships with the Central Bank."

She pointed to "the success of the central bank's policy and modern methods of managing it, which was manifested in the indicators of monetary and gold reserves."

The governor thanked the US financial and banking institutions for protecting the Iraqi financial and banking system and supporting them in applying the best international standards, as well as for their support, technical expertise and training for Central Bank employees.    https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/8196

OPEC Obliges Iraq To Raise Its Oil Production Ceiling

Economie  10:39 - 08-16-2022   The Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) announced, on Tuesday, Iraq's commitment to the decisions of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to increase oil production.

The company's general manager, Alaa Khader al-Yasiri, told the official newspaper, "The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) recently obligated Iraq to increase its oil exports to 3 million and 800,000 barrels per day," noting that "this increase cannot affect the strategic oil reserves."

He added that "the increase in Iraq's exports is directly proportional to the increase in production levels planned within the (OPEC) agreement and the countries allied with it."

And he indicated that "the amount of oil exported for the month of July amounted to 102 million and 385 thousand and 49 barrels, with initial revenues of 10 billion and 541 million and 594 thousand and 258 dollars."

Al-Yasiri explained that “the company’s policy is limited to its dealings with companies that own refineries, to achieve the fair value of Iraqi crude oil sales, as it markets crude oil and gas for the purpose of reaching its goals by contracting to sell crude oil available for export with standard contracts that apply to all customers according to approved and well-known standards in the global market.

And in light of the quantities available for export and a unified price formula for all buyers within the same market, known as the official announced price.” https://kirkuktv.net/AR/Details/8205

Oil Prices Are Falling Again

Economie  2022-08-16 | 02:04   814 views   Oil prices fell on Tuesday, after disappointing economic data from China, the largest buyer of crude, revived fears of a global recession.

Brent crude futures fell 73 cents, or 0.8%, to $94.37 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 44 cents, or 0.5%, to $88.97 a barrel.

Oil futures tumbled about 3% during the previous session, and the Chinese central bank cut interest rates on lending to revive demand after data showed an unexpected slowdown in the economy in July, with factory and retail activity contracting due to Beijing's strict policy (zero Covid) and a real estate crisis.

The market is also awaiting industry data on US crude stocks, due later on Tuesday.   LINK

Low Oil Prices

Economie| 08:52 - 16/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News: Oil prices fell by more than $4 a barrel today, Tuesday, due to concerns about demand in China, the largest importer of crude in the world, and before Iran's response to a proposed nuclear agreement that may raise the country's oil exports.

Brent crude futures fell $4.75, or 4.84%, to $93.40 a barrel by 1201 GMT, after losing 1.5 percent on Friday.

US West Texas Intermediate crude fell $4.52, or 4.91%, to $87.57, after falling 2.4 percent in the previous session.

Government data showed that China's economy unexpectedly slowed in July, while refinery production fell to 12.53 million barrels per day, the lowest level since March 2020.

Oil prices fell at the beginning of the session due to the resumption of production in several US offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico after Brief break last week.

Oil prices rose more than 3% last week, after damage to a pipeline disrupted production at several offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.

A Louisiana port official said producers moved to reactivate some stalled production after repairs were completed late Friday.    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=202581

The Salt Tongue Invades The Shatt Al-Arab And Reaches Unprecedented Levels

Posted On2022-08-16 By Sotaliraq   Baghdad / Mustafa Al-Jourani   The Shatt al-Arab, in southern Iraq, suffers from a significant increase in salinity rates. Which portends a new water crisis in the country, amid calls for quick solutions to this crisis. The Shatt al-Arab consists of the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, north of Basra Governorate, and as a result of the drop in the water level from the upstream countries (Turkey and Iran), the Shatt al-Arab receives the salty waters of the Persian Gulf, according to observers.

According to the standards of the World Health Organization, the percentage of salinity in drinking water should not exceed 500 degrees of the “TDS” standard, while the salinity in Basra exceeds this number.

Figures and Statistics

Zuhair Jawad, Basra Water Director, said, in an interview with Al-Mada, that "the rise in salts in the Shatt Al-Arab was due to the decline in releases from the regulator of Qal'at Saleh in Maysan Governorate; As well as the closure of the Karun River flow from the Iranian side; Which led to the entry of the salt tide from the Arabian Gulf into the Shatt al-Arab.”

Jawad added, "The solutions proposed and are being worked on are the use of the Marashnah in Abu Al-Khasib from the Mahila desalination plant, the Al-Abbas project and the irrigation canal, and the use of water from the irrigation canal for the Sihan and Al-Faw regions; As well as the use of Al-Marashna for the city center from the water of the Al-Abbas project; As well as the operation of the Japanese project at approximately 60% of its capacity, and in the Shatt al-Arab, the irrigation canal of the district center is used, the central project.”

Regarding salinity rates in the Shatt al-Arab, he pointed out that “the rise reached nearly a third to half of what it reached in 2018, which is The year in which the salts reached record proportions that they did not reach previously.”

Ministerial Attachment

Meanwhile, the Director of Water Resources in Basra Governorate, Jumaa Shaya, said, “The waters of the Shatt al-Arab have recently recorded a significant increase in salinity, and the main reason for this is the tide coming from the Arab Gulf states due to climatic changes and weather disturbances that occurred in the Gulf states. Arab countries, namely the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Iran.

He pointed out, in a statement followed by (Al-Mada), that "climatic changes such as rain, torrential rain and floods that occur these days in the Arab Gulf countries have affected the Basra Governorate in a large and direct way, because the Shatt Al-Arab is directly linked to the Arabian Gulf," noting that "the tide in such weather disturbances The climate is enormous and very high, so the salinity rate in the Shatt al-Arab water increases.”

The government official explained that "there is a rapid trend to reduce the high level of salinity in the waters of the Shatt al-Arab, including an increase in the rate of water releases quickly, reaching 94 cubic meters per second." The United Nations warned, earlier, of a drop in the level of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Iraq by up to 73 percent, and also called for Iraq's participation in meaningful discussions with neighboring countries on water sharing.

Solutions To The Crisis

In addition, Nasir Abdul-Ridha, an expert in the field of agriculture and water, said, "The percentage of salinity in the Shatt al-Arab exceeded the permissible figures globally, and this portends a new environmental catastrophe for Iraq."

Speaking to Al-Mada, Abdul-Ridha added that "the increase in water releases, especially by the Iranian side, is the most prominent solution now for the Iraqi government to overcome the salinity crisis in the Shatt Al-Arab." The water expert suggested the construction of a dam on the Shatt al-Arab in order to raise the two sides of the Shatt al-Arab to prevent the entry and exit of water into the Gulf, and thus can control salinity.

It is noteworthy that the current President of the Republic, Barham Salih, confirmed that climate change will push Iraq towards a water deficit of 10.8 billion cubic meters by 2035.

The Director of the National Center for Water Resources Management, Hatem Hamid, had said in previous statements, "The Ministry of Water Resources is subjected to two types of water abuse." Hamid added, "The abuses are sometimes by citizens, and at other times they are by local administrations."

Hamid explained, "One of the abuses of the local administration is what the governor of Babylon did a while ago by opening a regulator, but this problem was solved and the regulator was reorganized according to the operational plans prepared by the Ministry of Water Resources."

And he stated, "A part of the citizens who are in the rivers consume more water than the water rations allocated to them, which reduces the quotas of those in the back of the rivers."

Hamid continues, "The ministry is carrying out a campaign to remove abuses, as during this year we were able to reduce abuses in order to deliver water quotas to the rivers." He spoke about "the possibility of saying that of abuse is much lower than it was in previous years."   LINK

Trading Volume Decreased By 67% In The Iraqi Stock Exchange During The Month Of July

Posted On2022-08-16 By Sotaliraq    Baghdad, Iraq. August 15, 2022.

Political events in Iraq with the faltering of government formation four months after the parliamentary elections contributed to a challenge for the stock market in the Iraqi financial market, as trading volumes decreased by 67% for the month of July.

According to Tugba Tan Karakaya, an analyst in the research department at Rabie Securities: “With the Eid al-Adha holiday and the current political crisis, and the protests in Iraq, it is no wonder that we are witnessing a weakness in trading volumes, as investors wait to see what these accumulations will lead to and the solution in the end. Ultimately, it may take a few weeks to figure e industry sector with 17.0% of the total trading. LINK

Nassif Calls For Stopping The Aviation Authority's Contract With A Company Dealing With The "Israeli" Entityout which direction Iraq is headed. Despite this bleak picture, we saw an increase in foreign exchange of 16.6% in July compared to the previous month.”

The figures indicate that 35.5% of the trading volume was related to the banking sector, followed by the telecommunications sector with 18.7%, and then th

Political | 12:17 - 16/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News   MP Alia Nassif demanded, today, Tuesday, the Federal Integrity Commission, the Public Prosecution and the Federal Financial Supervision Bureau to stop the aviation authority's contract with a company dealing with the Israeli entity.

Nassif said in a statement that Mawazine News received a copy of it, that "the Civil Aviation Authority, represented by its general manager, Nael Saad Abdel Hadi, intends to contract with this company, and is putting pressure on the director of the legal department and the director of the contracts department because of their refusal to contract with this company because it does not meet the conditions of the tender.

Regarding the issue of security protection at Baghdad International Airport, as similar works were not presented at international airports supported by certificates issued by those airports and certified by Iraqi embassies.

The statement added, "This company was established in 2014, which means that it has no experience in this field, and its CEO is (Hafiz Oki) of Afghan origin and has asylum in Canada. In addition, this company has dealings with the Israeli occupation through Barakat Company." .

And he indicated that "the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority lobbied to compel the Director of the Legal Department and the Director of the Contracts Department to pass the contract with this company despite the violations, with the assistance of his office manager."

Nassif demanded "to open an investigation on the matter with everyone whose name was mentioned in the matter and seeks to hand over the security of Baghdad Airport to such unreformed companies." Ended 29 / M 99    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=202598

Baghdad investment: the visit of the delegation of the Iraqi Media Network to the Commission and to see the mechanism of investment in the capital

Posted On2022-08-15 By Sotaliraq   The head of the Baghdad Investment Authority, the consultant engineer (Haider Al-Ansari), received in his office this morning, Monday 15/8/2022, the delegation of the Iraqi Media Network and discussed with them ways to consolidate and strengthen relations between the two parties. The delegation also learned about the investment mechanism in the capital, Baghdad, and how to obtain investment licenses.

The delegation discussed with the head of the authority the possibility of providing offers for the implementation of housing projects by solid investment companies to establish an integrated city for the network's owners, containing all services and recreational, educational, health and commercial facilities on the plots of land that were granted to them.

For his part, Al-Ansari welcomed the delegation and expressed his full readiness to cooperate with them and provide them with full support to achieve this project and overcome obstacles to its completion, like the rest of the institutions that implemented housing units for their affiliates through investment, which is in line with the directions of the Iraqi government aimed at providing housing units for the employees of government institutions, which will be It has a major role in reducing the housing crisis and will be consistent with the comprehensive urban renaissance witnessed by the capital, Baghdad.

We kindly ask you to review and publish in your esteemed institutions

Greetings    Department of Public Relations and Media    Baghdad Investment Authority

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

An American Message About The Joint Economic Cooperation Between It And Iraq, Especially In The Energy Sector Within The Kurdistan Region

Posted On2022-08-16 By Sotaliraq   Democratic Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez and Republican Vice-Chairman Jim Rich send a letter to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken urging him on the importance of joint economic cooperation between the United States of America and Iraq, especially in the energy sector within the Kurdistan Region

It was stated in the text of the message

We are writing to express our concern that the ongoing constitutional dispute between federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government over natural resources is undermining the country's economic development. We are also deeply concerned by reports that recent court rulings, including the Federal Supreme Court ruling on the Kurdistan Regional Government's Oil and Gas Law No. 22, are being selectively applied against US energy companies operating in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Furthermore, we are concerned about recent and ongoing attacks by Iranian proxy militias against energy infrastructure and US interests in northern Iraq as Iran continues to interfere in Iraqi government formation and internal political affairs.   LINK

Iraqi News Tuesday Morning 8-16-22

Iraqi News Tuesday Morning 8-16-22

Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner

A legal expert reveals exciting details about Allawi's resignation: The government has resigned in its entirety

Political | 04:03 - 16/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News   The legal expert, Muhammad al-Samarrai, confirmed on Tuesday that the current government is dealing with daily matters following the dissolution of the House of Representatives to itself and in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 64 of the Constitution, which states (The Council of Ministers is considered resigned and turns into a management of matters).

Al-Samarrai said in a Facebook post, which was followed by Mawazine News, that “the submission of the resignation request submitted by the Minister of Finance and approved by the Prime Minister is not governed by a legal text, and it is not considered a resignation in the legal and constitutional sense. It is a political position before it is an executive government.

He added, "This measure is considered an evasion from performing his temporary duties in managing affairs, because he is basically resigned, and the constitution has laid down on him and his peers in the Council of Ministers a constitutional and legal obligation, which is to remain in his position to go about the daily affairs until the formation of the new government.

This behavior can fall under the concept of leaving the position or requesting Exemption from performing constitutional duties at a critical stage in the country, or under any other name except resignation.

Al-Samarrai continued, "There are constitutional obligations and norms that must be adhered to. This resigned government or the caretaker government is charged with a very dangerous mission related to a temporary and transitional phase separating two governments with full powers, and there must be a role of receiving and handing over, especially since there are very serious files that have been dealt with in the current government and must be taken into account." in the next government or highlight it.

Earlier today, Minister of Finance Ali Allawi, submitted his resignation during the cabinet session.

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=202620

Food Security And The White Paper.. Expose The Reasons For The Resignation Of The Minister Of Finance

Political | 03:46 - 16/08/2022  Baghdad - Mawazine News, a political source revealed the reasons for the sudden resignation of Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Allawi.

The source said in an interview with / Mawazine News / that "Allawi met with Al-Kazemi before today's session and spoke about his resignation before entering today's session."

He added, "Allawi justified his resignation by continuing corruption in the banking sector and not implementing the terms of the white paper, with the exception of the paragraph of raising the dollar, as well as political interference in the ministry's work."

He indicated, "Among the reasons is the disbursement of the funds of the Emergency Food Security Support Law," noting that "Al-Kazemi tried to dissuade Allawi from resigning, but the latter was insisting on his resignation." Ended 29 / h    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=202617

Praise For The Government's Achievements And Anger At The Political Conflict.. Details Revealed From The Text Of The Minister Of Finance's Resignation

Political | 05:19 - 16/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, a spokesman for the Council of Ministers, Minister of Culture, Hassan Nazim, revealed today, Tuesday, the most prominent contents contained in the resignation of Finance Minister Ali Allawi, and what was included in the council's session today.

Nazim said during a press conference in Baghdad that followed the cabinet session, which was attended by / Mawazine News / that "the resignation of the Minister of Finance expressed great respect for the government's achievements, and the text of the resignation described the government's actions and achievements as exceptional."

He added, "The text of the resignation shows that the government's achievements have been hampered by the struggles of political forces, and that the government is constrained by the rampant conflict between the political forces."

He continued, "The text referred to the government's achievements that contained political violence and to reform strategies developed by the government that were disrupted by the political conflict, and expressed the government's ability to achieve more if it had political support."

He pointed out that "the text of the resignation referred to the rapid growth of the economy in Iraq and included talk about the government's fulfillment of the promises it made to the Iraqis

and shed light on the success achieved by the government in its foreign relations."

Nazim stressed that "the government is not a party to the political conflict and has a desire to work real within the law, and there are those who turn problems towards it." Ended 29 / h

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=202628

Assigning Taif Sami To Run The Ministry Of Finance

Political | 03:19 - 16/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News   According to a political source, Taif Sami was assigned to run the Ministry of Finance, to succeed the resigned Ali Allawi.

The source said in an interview with "Mawazine News", that "Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi agreed to the resignation of Finance Minister Ali Allawi from his position."

He indicated that "the Undersecretary of the Iraqi Ministry of Finance, Taif Sami, was assigned to replace him." Ended 29 / h    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=202615

Al-Amri And Plasschaert Discuss Ways To Address The Current Political Crisis

Political | 02:50 - 16/08/2022  Baghdad - Mawazine News , the head of the Fatah Alliance, Hadi al-Amiri, received in Baghdad today, Tuesday, the United Nations envoy, Jeanine Plasschaert.

Al-Amiri's office stated in a statement received by Mawazine News, a copy of it, that "the two sides discussed the most important developments in the political situation and ways to address the current crisis, and the continuation of support for national efforts exerted to bring the views of the parties closer to address the political blockage that has existed for several months." Ended 29/M99

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=202613

Low Oil Prices

Economie| 08:52 - 16/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News: Oil prices fell by more than $4 a barrel today, Tuesday, due to concerns about demand in China, the largest importer of crude in the world, and before Iran's response to a proposed nuclear agreement that may raise the country's oil exports.

Brent crude futures fell $4.75, or 4.84%, to $93.40 a barrel by 1201 GMT, after losing 1.5 percent on Friday.

US West Texas Intermediate crude fell $4.52, or 4.91%, to $87.57, after falling 2.4 percent in the previous session.

Government data showed that China's economy unexpectedly slowed in July, while refinery production fell to 12.53 million barrels per day, the lowest level since March 2020.

Oil prices fell at the beginning of the session due to the resumption of production in several US offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico after Brief break last week.

Oil prices rose more than 3% last week, after damage to a pipeline disrupted production at several offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.

A Louisiana port official said producers moved to reactivate some stalled production after repairs were completed late Friday.    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=202581

The Dollar Is Declining In The Iraqi Market

Economie| 10:34 - 16/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, the dollar exchange rates fell, today, Tuesday, on the Iraqi Stock Exchange.   And the selling prices of the dollar were recorded at 148,500 dinars per 100 dollars, while the purchase prices of the dollar were recorded at 148,400 dinars per 100 dollars.

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=202588

Al-Kazemi Invites The National Forces To A Meeting Tomorrow, Wednesday, At The Government Palace

Political | 06:22 - 16/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi called on the national forces to attend a meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, at the government palace.

Al-Kazemi said in a statement received by Mawazine News, a copy of it, that "out of the common national responsibility that unites the Iraqis on the principle of preserving Iraq's unity, security, and stability, I invite the brothers, the leaders of the national political forces to a national meeting at the Government Palace tomorrow, Wednesday; to begin Serious national dialogue and common thinking, in order to find solutions to the current political crisis, and the current closures within the scope of the constitution and on the basis of the supreme national interest, and in a manner that contributes to calming the current escalation, and creating an appropriate environment for political and constitutional solutions, and in a manner that serves to achieve the aspirations of our people, and in this regard, I call All national parties must stop the popular and media escalation, and give sufficient space for moderate proposals to take their place in the national debate.

He added, "Iraq is a trust in the necks of all of us, and the interest of our country requires everyone to give precedence to the language of dialogue, to give time and opportunity to sound national intentions, and to cut off the path to trolls of sedition and disputes."

He continued: "I take this opportunity to assure our people that state institutions and security and military agencies have decided - out of national concern - not to be a party to any political dispute, and that our focus is on preventing any effects of the political crisis on people's interests and security, and we call upon the media and cultural and social elites."

And politics should contribute to the consolidation of the national spirit, and not to frighten people, but rather help state institutions to carry out their tasks in the service of our people, and in ensuring security and stability.” Ended 29 / h     https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=202636

To read more current and reliable Iraqi news please visit BondLady’s Corner:

https://www.bondladyscorner.com/

Unexpected Iraqi News Posted by Samson at KTFA 8-16-2022

KTFA:

Samson:  Finance Minister Ali Allawi submits his resignation during the cabinet session

16th August, 2022

Minister of Finance Ali Allawi submitted, today, Tuesday, his resignation from his position during the cabinet session.

A source told "Mawazine News", that "Finance Minister Ali Allawi submitted, during the cabinet session held today, his resignation from his position."

Today, Tuesday, the Council of Ministers held its regular session, headed by Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi.  LINK

Samson:  The Minister of Finance submits his resignation, and Al-Kazemi agrees

16th August, 2022

On Tuesday, Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Allawi submitted his resignation from his post.

A source in the Council of Ministers told Shafaq News Agency, that Al-Kazemi agreed to resign during the current cabinet session.

It is not yet clear the reasons for the resignation.  LINK

************

Samson:  Al-Kazemi assigns the Minister of Oil the duties of the Ministry of Finance as an agency

16th August, 2022

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi assigned Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul-Jabbar with the tasks of managing the Ministry of Oil as an agency.

An informed source in the Council of Ministers told Shafaq News that the decision to assign it will be temporary, and it came after the approval of the resignation of Finance Minister Ali Allawi.  LINK

************

Samson:  With the resignation of the Minister of Finance.. the dollar is falling in the Baghdad markets

16th August, 2022

The dollar exchange rates declined in Baghdad markets, on Tuesday, with the resignation of Finance Minister Muhammad Allawi.

Shafak News Agency correspondent said that the Central Kifah and Al-Harithiya Stock Exchange in Baghdad registered at 3:00 pm today, Tuesday, 148,200 Iraqi dinars, compared to 100 US dollars.

The price of the dollar this morning recorded 148,450 Iraqi dinars, compared to 100 dollars.

Our correspondent indicated that buying and selling prices decreased in banking shops in the local markets in Baghdad, where the selling price amounted to 148,750 Iraqi dinars per 100 US dollars, while the purchase prices amounted to 147,750 Iraqi dinars per 100 US dollars.

This decline comes shortly after the Iraqi Finance Minister, Ali Allawi, submitted his resignation from his position during the session of the Council of Ministers held, while the Prime Minister agreed to it.

LINK

************

Samson:  Food security and the white paper.. Expose the reasons for the resignation of the Minister of Finance

16th August, 2022

A political source revealed the reasons for the sudden resignation of Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Allawi.

The source said in an interview with / Mawazine News / that "Allawi met with Al-Kazemi before today's session and spoke about his resignation before entering today's session."

He added, "Allawi justified his resignation by continuing corruption in the banking sector and not implementing the terms of the white paper, with the exception of the paragraph of raising the dollar, as well as political interference in the ministry's work."

He indicated, "Among the reasons is the disbursement of the funds of the Emergency Food Security Support Law," noting that "Al-Kazemi tried to dissuade Allawi from resigning, but the latter was insisting on his resignation."   LINK

************

Samson:  An Iraqi move to establish economic free zones

15th August, 2022

The Free Zones Authority confirmed, on Monday, that Iraq is ready to establish free zones, and the presence of all factors of success, while indicating that there is a tendency to establish free zones adjacent to the Baghdad and Najaf airports

The director of the Free Zones Authority, Munther Abdul Amir Asad, said in a statement to the official news agency, "Iraq is ready and all the factors for success exist to establish free industrial, commercial or multi-activity zones

He added, "The authority has a plan approved by the board of directors to establish free zones adjacent to Baghdad International Airport and Najaf International Airport and a free zone on the Iraqi-Jordanian border, which is part of the joint economic city, and this will be one of the most important future projects as well as working to open free zones near the border." Iraq - Saudi Arabia

He pointed out, "It is important to establish free zones near the hubs of external roads, and this supports the process of trade exchange and foreign trade development  LINK

Samson:  Oil prices continue to decline amid fears of economic recession

16th August, 2022

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, as bleak economic data from China, the largest buyer of crude, renewed fears of a global recession.

Brent crude futures fell 82 cents, or 0.86 percent, to $94.27 a barrel by 04:59 GMT.

West Texas Intermediate crude futures were down 52 cents, or 0.58%, at $88.89 a barrel.

Oil futures were down about 3% during the previous session.

China's central bank cut lending rates to revive demand as the economy unexpectedly slowed in July, with factory and retail activity slashing due to Beijing's COVID-free policy and real estate crisis.  LINK

Investors also watched talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, with analysts predicting that more oil could enter the market if Iran and the United States accepted an offer from the European Union to lift sanctions on Iran's oil exports.

************

Samson:  Iraq records a decline of nearly a billion dollars in holding US bonds

16th August, 2022

The US Treasury announced, on Tuesday, that Iraq's possession of US bonds decreased by nearly one billion dollars during the month of June.

The Treasury said in its latest schedule, seen by Shafaq News Agency, that "Iraq's possession of US Treasury bonds for the month of June of 2022 decreased by 929 million dollars, or 2.82%, to reach 31.965 billion dollars, after it was 32.894 billion dollars in the month of May," indicating "These bonds rose from the same month last year, 2021, when Iraq's possession of bonds amounted to $21.2 billion."

She added that "Iraqi bonds, including long-term guarantees amounting to 15.939 billion dollars and short-term guarantees amounting to 16.026 billion dollars," noting that these bonds represent 0.4% of the world's bonds.

In the Arab world, Saudi Arabia is at the forefront of the most possessing countries, reaching 119.155 billion dollars, Kuwait comes second with 45.957 billion dollars, the UAE comes third with 39.868 billion dollars, then Iraq is fourth, Oman is fifth with 6.702 billion dollars, then Morocco comes with 3.892 billion dollars.

And she pointed out that "the largest holder of US bonds is Japan, at $1,236.291 trillion, followed by China, at $967.778 billion, followed by the United Kingdom, at $615.413 billion, and then Luxembourg with $306.833 billion."  LINK

************

Samson:  Talabani assigns "commando forces" to cleanse a government institution of "corrupt officials"

16th August, 2022

The leadership of the commando forces of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan announced on Tuesday that it had received orders from the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan to purify the Sulaymaniyah municipality of the corrupt. 

The forces said in a statement received by Shafak News Agency; Recently, several irresponsible parties and government officials, under pressure, allocated several plots of land and occupied them for their own purposes, and prevented the implementation of many strategic projects that were implemented to serve the city.

The statement added; The head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Pavel Talabani, ordered the commandos of Kurdistan to move towards the Sulaymaniyah municipality to purge corrupt officials and arrest those who obstructed the implementation of service projects in the city.

The "commando forces" are a military force affiliated with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, supervised by the Vice President of the Kurdistan Region and member of the Political Bureau of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Jaafar Sheikh Mustafa, and it is under the command of the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan.  LINK

"Tidbits From TNT" Tuesday Morning 8-16-2022

TNT:

Tishwash:  A leader in the Sadrist movement: Sadr's life is in danger

The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muhammad al-Aboudi, called today, Tuesday, al-Sadr's supporters and all Iraqis to go to the square to support the Ashura revolution, indicating that al-Sadr's life is in danger.

Al-Aboudi said in a Facebook post followed by Mawazine News, "Oh Sadrists, the life of your leader is in danger, so trust."

He added, "O Iraqis, your homeland is at stake, so leave the spectator position and take to the field." Ended 29/M99  link

Tishwash:  Again.. Al-Sadr's Minister sends a "strongly worded" statement to the frameworks

Today, Tuesday, Saleh Muhammad Al-Iraqi, known as "Minister of Al-Sadr," issued a "strongly worded" statement to the forces of the coordination framework.

The Minister of Al-Sadr said in a statement received by (Baghdad Today), the text of which is: “The blocs affiliated with the (framework) must rein in the (ominous triad of frameworks) immediately.

This trinity is (playing with fire) and it may be in its interest to ignite (civil war) through: (sit-in versus sit-in) or (demonstrations versus demonstrations).

If we purify ourselves, we purify ourselves against the corrupt... so are they corrupt?!

And if we are demonstrating, we are demonstrating peacefully, and they are demonstrating violently against the security services and others

And if we are demonstrating, we want to reform the system and they are demonstrating against (reform) and against (the prime minister) and if the prime ministership is illegitimate, then the presidency of the republic is also a goal for them to bring down and at the same time they are demonstrating against the parliament presidency as well.. what legitimacy and which state are they defending!! !?

And do not forget the position of the reference, who said and her voice was hoarse: “The tried is not tempted” and they nominated a tried prime minister and tried ministers.. So does disobeying the reference mean protesting and demonstrating against it!!??

Are they defending the (blocking third) issued by the Federal Court?! Or do they defend the supreme judiciary, which is a red line to us, even if we disagree with some of its unjust decisions that disrupted the country and harmed people?

O ominous framework trinity..in you (the sheikh of the framework) and among you (the leader of the crowd is the nation of the brave) and among you are some of those who still prevail over sanity over (the party) and there is a great difference between our protests and your protests that want to hold a parliament session to form a consensual government tested against the nose The people, in disobedience to the reference and disregard for international and even regional opinions.

Then, O ominous framework trinity.. Do not think that your call for (major) demonstrations will bother us or frighten us, for we will not extend our hand against you even if you do that.. I do not think that those who force them to demonstrate are only our brothers and they will not obey you in this, for they are more loving Iraq than you and I am keen not to The bloodshed is more than you, and many of them may join us because you only want the continuation of your corrupt rule, and you want to make them wood for your lusts, your parties, your trade and your deep state.

Then I direct my words to those who love reform, and I say: Dear friends, the ominous framework trinity has focused between two between (basket) and (humiliation) and the humiliation of us is humiliating.. That is, they are a forced people who cannot ward off evil from themselves.

Rather, I am certain that their announcement of a demonstration in exchange for your demonstration will increase your determination and insistence on reform, because you are lovers of the challenge.

And just as occupation or terrorism did not intimidate you, the corrupt will not terrorize you, as we promised you, and God is the Guardian of success.”  link

************

Tishwash:  Al-Kazemi’s advisor talks about the government’s fear of a “legal vacuum”

Today, Monday, the Prime Minister’s advisor for financial policy, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, revealed the government’s fear of a “legal vacuum.”

Saleh said in a statement to “Khabar Press” (brother): “Article 13 of the Financial Management Law stipulates that the exchange shall be at a rate of (1/12) or less of the total actual expenditures for current expenditures for the previous fiscal year and until the approval of the federal general budget.

He pointed out that “the problem is in the event that the current year 2022 ends, and it is already without a budget, and the exchange is 1/12 how will the disbursement be for the next fiscal year,” noting that “there is concern in the presence of a legal vacuum.”

He added that “the economic situation depends on the interpretation of Article 13 of the Financial Management Law,” explaining that “the Federal Court is the highest legal authority and it must intervene to interpret the legal article or give the government the authority to continue spending for the minimum expenses so as not to cause a crisis and paralysis in the Iraqi economy.”   . link

************

Tishwash:  Washington: The success of the policy of the Central Bank of Iraq was manifested in the indicators of cash and gold reserves

Central Bank Governor Mustafa Ghaleb Mokheb discussed with the US Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

A statement by the Central Bank stated, "The Governor of the Central Bank, Mustafa Ghaleb, received the US Ambassador to Iraq, Alina Romanowski, and her accompanying delegation."

Makheif reviewed, "The Central Bank's efforts to support development through monetary policy tools and the direct impact of its initiatives on the real sector march, job creation and sustainability, in addition to the efforts made in combating money laundering and terrorist financing through the adoption of an integrated legal system and its effective application to sectors that may used to commit it.

Makheif stressed, "the importance of cooperation between the two countries in terms of monetary policy and the activation of financial instruments."

For her part, Romanowski affirmed, "its support for the Central Bank and its independence, and to contribute to the training of its employees through financial institutions that have continuous partnerships with the Central Bank."

She pointed to "the success of the central bank's policy and modern methods of managing it, which was manifested in the indicators of monetary and gold reserves   link

Mot: .. Insight into Raising the ""Wee Folks"" ~~~ oooh Reality! ~~

Mot: ..... Dads Raising the ""Wee Folks"" ~~~~ UH OH! ~~

More Iraqi News Monday Evening 8-15-22

More Iraqi News Monday Evening 8-15-22

Tlm724 Administrator Bondlady’s Corner

The Appearance Of Muhammad Salih To / Nina /: The Country Is In Financial Danger... If We Enter The New Year Without A Budget For The Current Year

Sunday 14 August 2022 10:14 | Economic Number of readings: 520  Baghdad / NINA / - The financial expert, advisor to the Prime Minister, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed that the country is in financial danger... if we enter the new year without a budget for the current year.

He told the National Iraqi News Agency ( NINA ): There are very legitimate caveats and fears that the current fiscal year 2022 will end and the country will be in a political and legislative crisis that prevents the issuance of a law for the public budget.

He explained: In the event that the country enters a new financial year, which is the year 2023, and there is no law or legislation that permits the disposal of public money for more than one year, the country will impose a serious financial siege on itself with ominous consequences.

He said that the way out of this matter is for the executive authority to request directly from the judiciary, specifically the Federal Supreme Court, to issue an exceptional ruling that provides for the removal of harm from the country and the people in a manner that secures the management of financial life at a minimum and at a rate of 1/12 of the total actual current expenses realized in the year 2022 until the country reaches the correct legislative paths by issuing a federal general budget./End 3

https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?key=993751

The Integrity Commission Announces The Imminent Recovery Of Two Billion Dollars Smuggled From Abroad

Money and business   Economy News-Baghdad

Today, Monday, the Federal Integrity Commission announced the imminent recovery of two billion dollars, while confirming that some countries deliberately not cooperate to recover Iraqi funds .

The head of the Integrity Commission, Alaa Al-Saadi, said in a statement to the Iraqi News Agency that "there is a law to recover Iraq's money issued in 2012 and until the year 2019 was administered by the Ministry of Finance, after which the Integrity Commission took over its administration," noting that "during this period, we gained the confidence of the citizen to report on Iraqi money abroad by giving privileges to the informant .

He added, "Most of the collaborators are the heirs of those who trespass on public money as a result of the privileges granted by the state and their inability to complete the official papers," noting that "one of the collaborators, who is one of the servants of the former regime, revealed details of money totaling two billion dollars that will be recovered, as well as telling details about A lot of money, whether inside or outside the country .”

He explained, "Part of the countries deliberately refrain from not cooperating to recover Iraq's money, and we need the higher authorities to conclude agreements to hand over the convicts and Iraqi money ."

Al-Saadi called "the higher authorities authorized to negotiate and contract with countries in order to recover funds abroad because most countries are not cooperating with Iraq to return its money ."

Views 189   Added 08/15/2022 - 11:31 AM   Update 08/15/2022 - 6:47 PM

https://economy-news.net/content.php?id=29333

Oil Prices Fell By More Than 1%

Monday, 15 August 2022 10:58 AM  Follow-up / National News Center  Today, Monday, oil prices fell by more than 1%, as investors evaluate a number of factors that affect the crude market, both on the demand side and on the supply side.

By 09:02 Moscow time, international crude futures, “Brent” mix, fell 1.12% to $ 97.05 a barrel.

Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 1.13% to $91.05 a barrel, according to trading data.

Market participants fear a decline in demand for crude in China, coinciding with the possibility of an increase in Iranian supplies.    https://nnciraq.com/147228/

The Dollar Recorded A Rise In The Iraqi Market

Economie| 09:30 - 15/08/2022   Baghdad - Mawazine News  The dollar exchange rates witnessed, today, Monday, a slight increase in the Iraqi Stock Exchange.  Selling price: 148,600 dinars per $100,  buying price: 148,500 dinars per $100    https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=202487

Judge Zidane Discusses With Blackshart The Political Crisis In Iraq

Monday, August 15, 2022 12:20 PM  Baghdad / National News Center

The head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zeidan, and the head of the United Nations mission in Iraq, Jenin Plasschaert, discussed today, Monday, the role of the judiciary in addressing the problems related to the political crisis.

And the judiciary's media said in a statement received by the National News Center that "the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, received the representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in Iraq, Jenin Blaschaert."

He added that "the two sides discussed the role of the judiciary in addressing the legal problems related to the political crisis in Iraq."    https://nnciraq.com/147248/

Our Resources

Articles Yesterday, 09:00  Dr.. Alaa Hadi Al-Hattab

Any country in the world looking for its renaissance must rely on its available resources and use them optimally in order to achieve that desired renaissance,

especially in a country like Iraq that has gone through various and multiple crises and wars in its history.

Simple for that history, we note the great shocks that the country has been subjected to as a result of coups, occupations and internal conflicts, all of which have left a clear impact on the nature of social behavior in general and political behavior in particular.

Iraq is a country that God has endowed with a lot of natural resources, as well as its geographical location and geopolitical environment, which

if it were well employed by the decision maker, would have become different from what we see today, and would have become at least among the ranks of the Gulf countries,

but this geographical location is the same, perhaps shaped and constituted An obstacle to its renaissance due to its lack of optimal management by decision makers, past and present.

Many developed countries have left dependence “totally” on natural resources and wealth because some of them have run out of time, such as oil, gas and others, and because of the progress of the means of production and transportation in other resources.

The product is in order to achieve achievement through minds, not just resources.

Resources, whatever their size, cannot advance in a country that does not have minds that manage these resources in a better way with an acceleration in technological development towards the investment, employment and marketing of resources within a large international competition arena, and

we have dozens of The models are from countries that do not possess large natural resources,

but their knowledge and technological production made them a destination for consumers,

which enabled them to achieve major leaps in the paths of development, progress and urban, social and economic renaissance alike.

The best investment that can be relied upon to continue is to invest in the human resources owned by the country, and through several evidence that we can build on, Iraq has good human resources, which need development and empowerment. For the country's renaissance, progress and prosperity to reach a state of "well-being".

Yes, some of us may find my words a kind of fantasy or journalistic “luxury” in writing an article and far from reality, the reality that talks about our failure to provide a continuous electric current, paved streets or a good health and educational system,

but with a simple review of the history of countries that rose from their repression, we realize Well,

renaissance through “human resources” is the best solution, and its manufacture is not impossible, even if it is difficult.

What we need first of all in order to succeed in investing our human resources is the will, yes the political will of the decision makers, and the societal will, and  this will is what creates internal stability and employs the mind in the service of wealth for the success of the Renaissance.     https://www.ina.iq/163131-.html

A Consultant Confirms... It Is Impossible To Restore The Dollar Exchange Rate To Its Previous Position

 On August 15, 2022  The Independent/- Haitham Al-Jubouri, Technical Adviser to the Prime Minister, confirmed that it is impossible to restore the dollar exchange rate to its previous position.

Al-Jubouri said during an interview with colleague Ahmed Al-Tayeb, who was followed by The Independent, that

"returning to the old exchange rate is a fantasy, as the losses that Iraq will pay in the event of a return will be more than the dollar's survival at its current price."

Al-Jubouri added, "We have to say how the strength of the Iraqi dinar can be restored, against the dollar, but not by a government decision, and this matter is achieved through supply and demand."

He stressed that "the only source of dollars at the present time is the Central Bank, for what it receives in dollars from the Ministry of Finance, for Iraqi oil sales."

He pointed out that “the currency sale window cannot be stopped by the state, as it considers the department to withdraw the dinar and pump the dollar, as it delivers the dinar to the Ministry of Finance and receives the dollar instead, and then the ministry distributes the dinar in various forms, including salaries as well as investment projects.”. https://mustaqila.com/مستشار-يؤكد-من-الاستحالة-إعادة-سعر-صرف/   

To read more current and reliable Iraqi news please visit BondLady’s Corner:

https://www.bondladyscorner.com/

Monday Evening Iraq Parliament News Highlights 8-15-22

Monday Evening Iraq Parliament News Highlights 8-15-22

From liberation to celebrations... Al-Sadr sets the course for an "unprecedented" demonstration

Posted On2022-08-15 By Sotaliraq   The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, set next Saturday as a date for a demonstration, which he had previously described as "one million."

The Sadrist movement urged all Iraqis to crawl from all provinces towards Baghdad in support of their supporters' sit-in outside Parliament in the Green Zone.

The Sadrists are still holding a sit-in in Al-Khadra to demand the dissolution of Parliament and the holding of early elections, which is rejected by their opponents in the coordinating framework who have camped out at a bridge leading to the fortified area.

Al-Sadr said in a comment quoted by his representative, Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi, "It was decided to set a date for the demonstration next Saturday, with the gathering in Tahrir Square first at five in the afternoon and then marching towards the Celebrations Square."

He added that the decision to launch the demonstration on Saturday came after a “prolonged discussion session,” stressing that the upcoming demonstration would be “peaceful and unprecedented in terms of numbers.”

Supporters of the coordination framework, which consists of political forces close to Tehran, insist on the need to form the new government and to resume parliament sessions.

This is the latest in a series of protests that have raised fears of unrest and clashes if the political stalemate that has been going on for nearly ten months continues.

Al-Sadr dissolved first in the recent elections, but did not succeed in forming a government devoid of Iranian-backed forces, and then withdrew his deputies from parliament.

The coordinating framework says that it is continuing to form the new government, even if it calls for parliament sessions to be held outside the Green Zone in Baghdad.   LINK

Representative Of The National Union: The Fate Of The Iraqi Parliament Is The Solution

Posted On2022-08-15 By Sotaliraq   A member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan bloc in the Iraqi parliament, Aso Faridoun, confirmed that every day that passes without forming the Iraqi government harms the coordination framework, stressing that the fate of the Iraqi parliament is the solution.

Aso Faridoun, stated on Sunday (August 14, 2022), that every day that passes without the formation of the government harms the coordination framework, expressing his conviction that Iraq will witness early elections.

He believed that there are two solutions to the current situation, "the first is for Parliament to meet to form a government, and this requires a prior agreement between the Sadrist movement and the coordination framework, and to set a date for early elections, or for Parliament to have to dissolve itself under the pressure of the street."

Article 64 of the Constitution stipulates that Parliament be dissolved by an absolute majority of its members in two ways, the first at the request of one-third of its members, and the second at the request of the Prime Minister and with the approval of the President of the Republic.

Aso Fereydoun referred to the Sadrist movement’s resort to the Federal Court to dissolve parliament, saying that “the court can take its decision based on the parliament’s violation of the constitutional terms related to the formation of the government, and the parliamentarians perjured the oath they took under Article 50 of the constitution, to protect the sovereignty of Iraqi lands and the constitution, During the last ten months, they were not able to be at the level of trust that citizens gave them, and they were not part of the solution.”

A member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan expressed his belief that “Article 64 of the constitution carries different interpretations, and in light of the conditions that Iraq is going through, it can pave the way for the Federal Court to be able to dissolve Parliament based on the failure of the members of the House of Representatives to perform their duties.”

This comes as the Supreme Judicial Council responded to the request of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, to dissolve the Iraqi Council of Representatives, by saying that the Council does not have the authority to dissolve the Council of Representatives, and its tasks are specified under Article (3) of the Supreme Judicial Council Law No. (45). of 2017, which in its entirety relates to the administration of the judiciary only, and does not include any authority that allows the judiciary to interfere in the matters of the legislative or executive authorities.

A member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan noted that the law allows the coordination framework to request that the parliament session be held in another place, explaining that Article 21 of the parliament’s internal system states that “the parliament sessions are held in Baghdad and can be held in other places when necessary.”

Regarding the visit of President Hadi al-Amiri to Erbil and his meeting with President Masoud Barzani at the head of a delegation from the coordination framework, Aso Fereydoun said that “the coordination framework needs that the political parties in Kurdistan agree among themselves, and I think that the coordination framework may want to move forward in forming the government, and that He pressures the Kurds to agree on a candidate for the position of President of the Republic.

On the possibility that the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party may reach a joint candidate for the presidency, he pointed out that the two parties consider the post of President of the Republic “a right for them so far, but if the coordinating framework decides to move forward with the political process, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party will have to agree to an agreement.”

A candidate for the presidency of the republic, because the situation in Iraq is sensitive, and its deterioration in Baghdad will increase the living difficulties of citizens in the Kurdistan Region, and the Kurds should not be an obstacle to that.”    LINK

The Framework Is Fighting The Current Over Legitimacy, And Al-Sadr Breaks The Weights Of Politics With The Weight Of The Street

Posted On2022-08-14 By Sotaliraq    There is no value for political weights in front of the weight of the street. The Sadrist movement is in the Green Zone, and the coordination framework is behind its walls, and the street has its weights as well, and it has in managing the conflict between the competing parties what goes beyond the policy of arm-twistger.

The framework rejects any early elections without forming a government, even if it is temporary, backed by a parliament that works to change the election law and its commission. By the judiciary and putting it to the test, which brings to mind Al-Sadr’s first demand, as one of those close to him says, “We are facing a radical change, and a different ruling equation, which will start after the overthrow of the corrupt.”

And here is the complex of the crisis scene ten months ago, exclusion will mean accountability and the upper hand on the opponents, which will turn the conflict into an existential process in a political process that may upend the Shiite equation.

Prominent politicians say that the dialogues have shifted from Al-Sadr's opposition to an attempt to adapt to him, as it is now related to the pivotal roles in the change process assumed by Al-Sadr's movement.

But the situation here brings the scene back to the circle of conflict once again. Who will distribute the roles in the new political process? How will the opposites gather on both sides of a table on which the wills intersect and differ in the interpretation of “legitimacy”? Within the logic of those who see themselves as the strongest politically, in front of those who see that the word for the street is the separation.   LINK

Masrour Barzani On His Meeting With Al-Amiri: It Came At The Right Time

Posted On2022-08-15 By Sotaliraq   The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, commented on his meeting with the head of the “Al-Fatah” coalition, Hadi Al-Amiri, on Sunday, saying that it “came at the right time,” stressing the need to restore confidence between all Iraqi parties.

Today, the Prime Minister received Al-Amiri in the capital, Erbil, where the two sides discussed the latest developments in the situation in Iraq and the relations between the region and Baghdad.

Masrour Barzani wrote on his Twitter account: “A timely meeting with Hadi Al-Amiri, the head of the Al-Fateh Alliance.”

He added, "We must restore confidence between all Iraqi parties, accept each other, and initiate meaningful talks to meet the country's many challenges."

He added, "We renew our readiness, and we believe that the constitution can arbitrate in all disputes." LINK

Political Expectations For The Launch Of The "Amiri Initiative" For Reconciliation With Al-Sadr

Posted On2022-08-15 By Sotaliraq    A member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Haitham Al-Mayahi, expected, on Sunday, the launch of the "Amiri Initiative" under the auspices of the leader of the Fatah Alliance Hadi al-Amiri to end the dispute with the leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr.

Al-Mayahi said in a televised statement that "the expected initiative can be called the Al-Amiri initiative to end the crisis with all parties."

He added, "Al-Amiri has good relations with everyone and is accepted by all political parties, and his initiative was launched from tenderness after the agreement with Al-Sadr."

He added, "We are very optimistic about Al-Amiri's visit, and everyone agrees on the dialogue, and that there is a session that will be held outside Parliament in the coming days."

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

Washington And The European Union Affirm Their Support For Achieving "Good Governance" In Iraq

Shafaq News/ The ambassadors of the United States of America and the European Union to Baghdad affirmed on Monday their countries' support for achieving democracy and good governance in Iraq.

This came during a meeting between the American ambassador, Elena Romanowski, and the European Union ambassador to Iraq, Phil Vargola, according to a statement from the American embassy, ​​which was received by Shafak News Agency.

The statement indicated that "the two sides discussed supporting the Iraqi people in their quest to achieve democracy, good governance, stability, economic growth and increased security, and affirmed their commitment to helping Iraq."

Today, Monday, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged all Iraqis to "dialogue", stressing that the stability and stability of Iraq is very important to Iran.

The Iraqi political scene is going through a crisis situation and an unprecedented deadlock 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 caretaker government headed by Mustafa Al-Kazemi remains.   LINK

Al-Sadr's Minister Strongly Attacks The "Katheboon" Bloc And Reminds It Of 14 Reasons: Did We Not Expel You From The Current?

Shafaq News/ Mabat, known as the "minister" of the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, attacked today, Monday, what he called the "liars" bloc, apparently in reference to the "Sadiquon" parliamentary bloc affiliated with Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, while the most beautiful 14 reasons make his movement far from corruption.

"The Leader's Minister" Saleh Muhammad al-Iraqi said, in a statement posted on his website and seen by Shafak News Agency, that "the liars bloc ... and whoever wrapped it, says: The Sadrist movement bears responsibility for its presence in previous governments," adding that "the answer: Yes. We take responsibility and do not deny it."

He added: "Therefore, we were in the political process (like Ali bin Yaqtin), but it did not work for you, as you insist on corruption."

Al-Sadr's Minister continued, "Also: I say: We do not bear responsibility for reasons, including:

First: We did not agree to the shameful security agreement.

Second: We resisted the occupier, which is one of the main causes of your corruption.

Third: We did not participate in the Governing Council at the time... despite your elder's insistence on participating at the time.

Fourth: We withdrew six ministers because of corruption.

Fifthly: We were held accountable for the corrupt or those we suspect of their corruption..and you rejected that from us..and our corrupt joined with you.

Sixth: A group of liars.. The clearest evidence that we have resisted corruption, otherwise you would not have been expelled from the current.

Seventh: We did not negotiate with the occupier in order to get out of prisons, as you did.

Eighth: As soon as you stirred up strife between us and you, our leader hastened to put it out.

Ninth: Dependency is the biggest cause of corruption, and your elder says what it means: Our dependence is the secret of our success.

Tenth: We did not encroach on the Baiji refinery.

Eleventh: I don't count you as a ghassoush.. and your elder says if the corrupt were to be held accountable, the prisons would be filled with..in the sense that they must not be held accountable.

Twelfth: We gave up participating in the elections.

Thirteenth: We withdrew 73 impudent deputies so that we do not agree with your corruption.

Fourteenth: You are using the members of the Popular Mobilization to satisfy your desires.. We want to preserve their blood and preserve their pure reputation.. They are Mujahideen, honorable martyrs.

And the "Minister of Al-Sadr" concluded his statement by saying, "Other matters... do not be neglected." LINK

To Dissolve The Political Stalemate, The Resolve Calls For A Comprehensive Political Dialogue

Policy  022-08-15 | 06:14   Source:  Alsumaria news   480 views   Alsumaria News - Baghdad , Al-Azm Alliance called today, Monday, the political blocs and figures in the liberated governorates for a political and social dialogue to dissolve the political stalemate between the opposing parties.

In a statement received by Alsumaria News, the coalition said, "We call on the political and parliamentary blocs and figures in the liberated governorates for a serious political and social dialogue aimed at dissolving the political stalemate these parties and developing a joint roadmap plan to achieve the requirements of the next stage and understanding on the general lines for achieving interests related to these governorates."  LINK

Muqtada Al-Sadr Issues An "Official" Directive: It Is A "Year Of Change"

Shafaq News / The leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, issued on Sunday an official directive to all his offices, to adopt the slogan "The Year of Change" in official correspondences and books.

Al-Sadr's media office in Najaf confirmed, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, "the adoption of the slogan (the year of change) in official correspondences and books in all Sadrist line institutions," in compliance with the directives of the leader of the Sadrist movement.

On Wednesday, August 10, Al-Sadr asked the judicial authorities to work on dissolving the Iraqi parliament within a maximum period of the end of this week, urging at the same time the President of the Republic of Iraq, Barham Salih, to set a date for early legislative elections in the country.

The political scene in Iraq has been going through a dangerous turn 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 staged a sit-in in protest against Al-Sudani’s nomination for the position of Prime Minister of the next federal government, at first, before the ceiling rose Their demands are to dissolve parliament and hold early elections, after a call from their leader Muqtada al-Sadr.     LINK

Source: Al-Amiri Asked Barzani To Mediate With Al-Sadr To Negotiate With The Framework, And Their Meeting Did Not Result In An Agreement

Shafaq News/ An informed political source in Erbil said on Sunday that the leader of the Al-Fateh coalition and the leader in the coordination framework Hadi Al-Amiri asked the Kurdish leader, Massoud Barzani, to mediate with Muqtada Al-Sadr in order to enter into a bilateral negotiation that brings together the Sadrist movement and the coordination framework.

The source told Shafaq News Agency, that the meeting of Barzani and Al-Amiri did not reach any specific agreement regarding the relationship of the coordination framework and the Kurdistan Democratic Party.

He added that Al-Amiri asked Barzani to intervene to persuade Al-Sadr to enter into negotiations with the coordination framework and to end the current demonstrations in Baghdad.

Al-Amiri arrived, at the head of a delegation from the coordination framework, on Sunday morning, to the city of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, and met with Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani and other officials, before heading to Sulaymaniyah and meeting party leaders.

Hours before the conduct of this tour, Al-Amiri met in the capital, Baghdad, Speaker of Parliament Muhammad Al-Halbousi, and the head of the Azm Alliance, Muthanna Al-Samarrai, and discussed with them the latest developments in the political situation in the country, according to official statements.   LINK