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1. “Aliakbar Salehi, visited Baghdad to express his congratulations on the occasion of our formation of a Government of national partnership. Mr. Amr Moussa, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, visited Baghdad on 9 January to discuss Iraqi preparations to host the next Arab Summit. His Highness Sheikh Naser Al-Mohammad Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, made a historic visit to Baghdad, on 12 January, where he met Prime Minister Nuri Kamel al-Maliki to discuss issues of common concern and how to develop bilateral relations between our two countries. The Vice- President of the United States, Mr. Joseph Biden, visited Baghdad on 13 January to discuss ways to develop relations between Iraq and the United States in various fields through the activation of the Strategic Framework Agreement.”

   2011-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6511 (2011) · source

2. “In the context of the Iraqi Government's efforts to find comprehensive solutions for the problem of housing, the Investment Authority of the Iraqi National Investment Commission has submitted a proposal to build 1 million housing units, at an estimated cost of approximately $30 billion. This would be the first stage of a plan to build 2 million housing units over the next five years to provide adequate housing for various segments of the Iraqi population. In the context of Iraq's regional and international openness, the recent period saw a number of important visits, which I will detail in chronological order. In January, the Jordanian Prime Minister, Mr. Samir Zaid Al-Rifai, visited Baghdad to discuss issues of common concern to our countries. On 5 January, the Iranian Foreign Minister, Mr.”

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3. “The Oil Ministry recently announced the organization of a fourth bidding round, which will be held in the month of November, for the exploration of 12 new gas areas and the drilling of 10 wells to meet the shortfall in oil production and inventory. This will result in increasing oil and gas reserves for future generations. Marked improvement has been seen in the Iraqi economy following the introduction of a series of economic, investment and financial regulations by the Government, which have contributed to the increase in per-capita income, improved purchasing power and a higher level of social welfare. Through bidding rounds held in the areas of oil and gas last year, Iraq has brought international experience to these sectors, which will improve our ability to increase production and export capacity to promote economic development.”

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4. “The Iraqi Government is working on a range of projects aimed at increasing storage capacity for Iraqi oil production, from approximately 5 million barrels to approximately 20.7 million barrels by 2014, in order to ensure the stability of the flow of Iraq's oil to the international market. The Iraqi Government is continuing with the organization of bidding rounds, which have taken place in the areas of oil and gas, to attract qualified companies with international experience able to develop the Iraqi oil industry. This reflects the increased oil and gas production and export capacity in Iraq, aimed at promoting economic development.”

   2011-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6511 (2011) · source

5. “Due to continued efforts by the Government to create thousands of jobs for Iraqis and the widening scope of private-sector activities aimed at establishing a number of projects, which have started to attract local labour, unemployment in Iraq has witnessed a significant decline. Currently, the unemployment rate stands at 15 per cent; in past years, it had ranged from 17 to 28 per cent. Iraq's oil exports increased during the month of February, reaching about 2.2 million barrels per day. The Iraqi Government continues to implement plans to increase the amount of oil exported, which it projects will reach 2.75 million barrels per day this year, 3.3 million barrels per day in 2012, 4.5 million barrels per day in 2013 and 6.5 million barrels per day in 2014.”

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6. “At the social and economic levels, the Iraqi Council of Representatives approved the federal budget for 2011 on 20 February 2011, with an estimated amount of approximately $82 billion, the largest budget in the history of the Republic of Iraq. A total of $57 billion was allocated to fund the operating budget for the year 2011, with $25 billion allocated to support the investment budget for 2011. This new budget focuses on the aspects of services, scientific development and job creation as well as on raising the standard of living for citizens and supporting the momentum of reconstruction in the country.”

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7. “During a meeting on 23 January 2011 with Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki stressed that the Iraqi Government was keen to provide the basic necessities for daily living for displaced Iraqis, wherever they may be, and to meet the requirements that will enable the displaced to return to their places of origin. Reports suggest that about 89,000 families returned to their places of origin during the first quarter of 2011. Work is continuing in the Ministry of Displacement and Migration to double the grants provided to families to encourage them to return to their home areas.”

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8. “The Iraqi security forces have continued to assume their responsibilities across the country and are demonstrating the highest degree of responsibility, discipline and ability to improve the security situation in the country. Reports of the Ministries of Health and of the Interior indicate that during the month of February 2011 Iraq witnessed a marked improvement in the security situation. The low number of people killed or wounded in bombings carried out by terrorist groups serves as clear proof of the efficiency and professionalism of the Iraqi security forces. During the meeting with top security leaders held on 3 March 2011, the Prime Minister emphasized the need to energize intelligence efforts through the development of effective plans for the intelligence authorities to defeat all hostile plots.”

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9. “Following the peaceful demonstration organized on 25 February 2011, the Prime Minister said, in a public speech to the nation, that "Nothing that is objected to or protested will be ignored", adding that "I will personally continue the implementation of all matters that fall under my responsibility as President of the Council of Ministers as well as follow up the work of ministers and local governments to compel them to carry out the promises they made to citizens with gravity and responsibility". That was followed by an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers, which set a period of 100 days after which the work of all ministries will be assessed to determine their success or failure in the performance of work assigned to them. The Council confirmed that it would make changes in the light of the outcome of the assessment.”

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10. “During the past two months, Iraq has witnessed a series of peaceful demonstrations that have put forward a number of demands related to improving services and the way of life of Iraqis. The position of the Prime Minister towards protesters has been clear, recognizing their right to express their views and raise their voices in the face of any faults or failings. Taking into account the need for the maintenance of public order in the interests of the country and for security and stability not to be jeopardized, the Government has a duty to protect and listen to the voices of protesters in order to address their problems.”

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11. “The programme of work also focuses on a culture of tolerance and brotherhood, the renunciation of violence, and, finally, working to maintain the best possible relations between Iraq and its Arab neighbours and at the regional and international levels. The Government of national partnership was formed as a result of the political consensus achieved in November 2010 and will work vigorously, continuously and tirelessly to achieve all items on the ministerial work programme for the benefit of the Iraqi people. It is time for Iraq to reap the fruits of the patience it has displayed and the sacrifices and suffering it has endured so as to live in a better reality in terms of basic rights and services.”

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12. “Among those are maintaining and upholding the Constitution and political stability, expanding the base of participation in the political process, consolidating State institutions and building the rule of law. Those principles also include respect for human rights, rejection of aggression, terrorism and discrimination, and ensuring the right of all Iraqis to live in peace, security and freedom. The programme of work also includes the completion of the building of the armed forces, the extension of the rule of law, the completion of the project of national reconciliation and the adoption of the principle of balance and efficiency in the management of the country.”

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13. “At the political and security levels, the national partnership Government, led by Prime Minister Nuri Kamel al-Maliki, won the unanimous confidence of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, which also passed the Government programme of work on 21 December 2010. During his presentation of the platform of ministerial Government, the Prime Minister stated that the Government's goal would be to "build a federal, democratic, pluralist and unified Iraq with justice, equality and rule of law which gets its strength from religious and intellectual diversity and which cooperates in international and regional contexts, rejects aggression, terrorism, discrimination and sectarian division, and which respects human rights". The programme of work for the Government of national partnership is based on a clear set of principles.”

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14. “Mr. President, allow me at the outset to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. I would like also to thank your predecessor, Mr. Li Baodong, Permanent Representative of China, for his outstanding efforts during his presidency in the month of March. Our thanks also go to Mr. Ad Melkert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, and his team in Baghdad and in New York for their rigorous efforts in assisting the Iraqi Government and the Iraqi people. My delegation has taken note of the report of the Secretary-General on the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) (S/2011/213) and would like to make the following comments.”

    2011-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6511 (2011) · source

15. “The Government of Iraq, while it highly appreciates the role of UNAMI in providing advice and support, looks forward to that role becoming more effective and influential through the return of the specialized agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations to work in Iraq, making an actual direct contribution to the process of building and reconstruction. The constitutionally elected Iraqi Government, while reiterating its desire to extend the UNAMI mandate, hopes that this mandate will be to provide the needed support and assistance through a specific mechanism and with the prior approval of the Iraqi Government.”

    2010-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6368 (2010) · source

16. “What Iraq has done over the years that followed the fall of the former regime in the area of respect for and commitment to the resolutions of international 10-47406 legitimacy should be responded to by the Security Council with appreciation and consideration. We request that the Council take the necessary measures to liberate Iraq from all restrictions imposed on it by Security Council resolutions, in order to enable Iraq to exercise its natural role as an effective member of the international community, to perform its duties and to enjoy its rights, as was the case before the adoption of Security Council resolution 661 (1990).”

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17. “However, the assessment reached by the Iraqi Government so far confirms that the protection of banks and financial institutions is not up to the level of protection that would be provided by a resolution of the Security Council under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. Thus, the Government of Iraq will continue its efforts to take the appropriate decisions after further contacts with the relevant authorities and will determine its position in this regard at the time of the forthcoming third quarterly report. Removing the provisions of Chapter VII which imposed on Iraq financial and other burdens that affect its sovereignty has almost become part of our bitter past, and we are serious in our determination to dispose of them with the Security Council's help.”

    2010-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6368 (2010) · source

18. “With regard to the protection of Iraq's funds and the implementation of the successor arrangement for the Development Fund for Iraq and the International Advisory and Monitoring Board in accordance with Security Council resolution 1905 (2009), Iraq is doing everything possible to provide the requirements for the protection of Iraqi funds, whether by ending the financial claims of individuals and companies that were inherited from the former Iraqi regime, or through the settlement of its sovereign debts, or through contact with banks and international institutions to seek possibilities for adequate protection. Iraq has covered all of those areas, as described in Iraq's second quarterly report to the Security Council, issued in document S/2010/365* of8 July 2010.”

    2010-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6368 (2010) · source

19. “As for the remaining contracts of the oil-for-food programme, the Iraqi Central Bank received a letter from the United Nations, dated 30 April 2010, which stated that 65 disputed contracts remain. Consistent with the Iraqi Government's desire to finish the remainder of the oil-for-food programme as soon as possible, a ministerial committee headed by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs was formed to follow up and audit controversial contracts with the relevant Iraqi ministries. The committee recommended, in principle, to pay the sums due for 26 contracts partially or entirely. As for the remaining 39 contracts, the committee decided to settle and end this programme completely before Iraq presents its third quarterly report, based on paragraph 5 of Security Council resolution 1905 (2009).”

    2010-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6368 (2010) · source

20. “We are also privileged to have begun our membership of the Executive Council of OPCW for the period 2010 to 2012. The Iraqi Government also decided, on 13 July 2010, to join The Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is following the legal and administrative procedures for joining. Moreover, the Iraqi Government adopted a strict mechanism to control dual-use items as part of its transparency- and confidence-building measures with international bodies on disarmament, all of which have been reported to IAEA, OPCW and other disarmament bodies. After all of these steps taken by Iraq, we are looking forward to the Security Council's consideration of this issue and its adoption of an appropriate resolution to end all remaining restrictions on Iraq in the field of disarmament.”

    2010-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6368 (2010) · source

21. “We have decided to voluntarily adhere to the Additional Protocol to the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement between Iraq and IAEA. On 16 July 2010, Iraq provided notification to IAEA, on the basis of article 17 of the Additional Protocol, in response to IAEA's initial declaration. Furthermore, we have set up a national committee of experts, with the participation of the relevant Iraqi authorities, for the liquidation of chemical residues of the former chemical weapons programme and, on 28 June 2010, Iraq submitted a briefing to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on this matter, and it received full approval from that organization. We will proceed without delay to liquidate those residues with the assistance of our friends and the international community.”

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22. “However, this did not happen, possibly because of the concern of the international community and the Security Council, particularly the five permanent members, at that time regarding preparations for the 2010 Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the importance of the Conference yielding positive results to end the stalemate of the past 10 years, as well as other international concerns which were given priority. In addition to what I have just discussed, Iraq has recently taken important steps in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation. In this regard, I would like to refer to the letter of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq to the Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council dated 25 July 2010 (see S/2010/403).”

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23. “Based on those letters, the Security Council issued a presidential statement on 26 February 2010 (S/PRST/2010/5) welcoming the letter from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iraq and the steps carried out by Iraq and requesting IAEA to indicate its position regarding Iraq's cooperation with the Agency. On 11 March 2010, the Director General of IAEA informed the Secretary-General that Iraq has excellent cooperation with IAEA (see S/2010/150). We expected a positive response from the Security Council in the form of a resolution which would lift the remaining restrictions on Iraq in the field of disarmament so that Iraq would be able to benefit from scientific progress and technology.”

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24. “On this basis, on 18 January 2010, we sent a letter to the President of the Security Council and the Director General of IAEA, which explained all of the steps we have taken, as well as the steps we plan to take in this area. We came to the conclusion that Iraq had fulfilled its obligations and requested the Security Council to consider the immediate lifting of all restrictions imposed on Iraq under the Security Council resolutions on disarmament and weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles, including resolutions 687 (1991) and 707 (1991).”

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25. “With regard to the first course of action, there are three key issues: the remaining issues of disarmament, particularly those relating to resolutions 687 (1991) and 707 (1991), the remaining contracts of the oil-for- food programme, and the issue of the protection of Iraqi funds. I will talk about what we have done in this process with transparency and high credibility. With regard to the remaining issues of disarmament, after the Security Council adopted resolution 1762 (2007) in order to terminate the mandates of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under the relevant resolutions, we had to pursue the remaining issues in this area based on the aforementioned report of the Secretary-General.”

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26. “The second deals with issues concerning the situation between Iraq and Kuwait. Because of the importance and sensitivity of the latter, there has been a common understanding among all relevant parties, including our brothers in Kuwait, that this path would be considered after the formation of the new Iraqi Government. We earnestly hope that movement on this path will be in consultation and coordination with our Kuwaiti brothers in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. In this regard, I wish to stress once again that Iraq is committed to the implementation of all Security Council resolutions without exception.”

    2010-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6368 (2010) · source

27. “In the development field, on 4 July the Iraqi Government launched a five-year National Development Plan 2010-2014, which includes approximately 2,700 strategic projects in various sectors valued at $186 billion, in order to develop the Iraqi economy and improve the quality of services provided to Iraqis. The implementation of this plan will provide 4 million jobs in order to address the problem of unemployment in Iraq. The most important issue that Iraq faces at this stage remains freeing itself from the burden of Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. Pursuant to the report of the Secretary-General contained in document S/2009/385, it became clear to us that we would have to follow two courses of action. The first deals with issues concerning the situation in Iraq.”

    2010-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6368 (2010) · source

28. “The improvement of the security situation in Iraq has encouraged many Arab and foreign countries to reopen their diplomatic missions and has significantly contributed to the development of Iraq's friendly relations at the regional and international levels, in addition to the appointment of 53 Iraqi ambassadors to various countries of the world that have expressed their support for this development. Moreover, the chairmanship of Iraq at the Arab Summit next year will highlight Iraq's endeavours to become an effective and responsible member of the Arab world and the international community. Iraq will continue to strengthen its friendship ties and cooperation with its neighbours in order to regain its positive position among them, living peacefully with its people and its neighbours and reinforcing stability and security in the region.”

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29. “All of the major political parties are currently making extensive contacts in order to hold a fruitful session of the newly elected Council of Representatives, which will elect a new Speaker of the Council and the President and will then ask the new Prime Minister to form a Government based on the provisions of the Iraqi Constitution. We hope, and all parties have agreed, that this new Government will be formed without delay, as any delay will negatively affect the security situation.”

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30. “Monitors from the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the League of Arab States, in addition to international observers and civil society organizations, have all expressed their confidence in the transparent and fair elections held in Iraq. The announcement of the election results was delayed by the constitutionally mandated ratification procedure, which entailed a recount of votes in accordance with electoral law and regulations. We were able to get beyond this stage because we referred the Constitution and a decision of the Independent Electoral Commission.”

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31. “With the implementation of a bilateral agreement on the withdrawal of United States combat troops from Iraq, Iraqi security forces, despite some challenges they face, are assuming full responsibility for securing the country and have undeniably shown their ability to manage the security of Iraq by carrying out powerful strikes against terrorists and through law enforcement, regardless of partisan, ethnic or sectarian considerations. This year has also witnessed the successful holding of legislative elections, which took place on 7 March and elicited considerable Arab, regional and international attention.”

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32. “Mr. President, allow me at the outset to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to present our thanks to your predecessor, Her Excellency Mrs. Joy ngu, Permanent Representative of Nigeria, for her distinguished efforts during her presidency in the month of July. Our thanks also go to Mr. Ad Melkert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, and his team in Baghdad and in New York for their vigorous efforts in assisting the Iraqi Government and the Iraqi people. The past year has witnessed a substantial drop in violence and a manifest improvement of the security situation in Iraq, despite some terrorist acts targeting innocent civilians.”

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33. “I would like to conclude by expressing our thanks to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, her Office and her team for their efforts. We will continue to cooperate with United Nations bodies to ensure human rights in general and the rights of the child in particular as priorities of the Iraqi Government.”

    2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source

34. “Johnson made that statement despite the fact that Iraq is a constitutional parliamentary democracy where freedom, human rights and the rule of law are paramount. As Ms. Coomaraswamy did in her statement, Ms. Johnson classified Iraq with countries in situations of armed conflict. Iraq is neither a country at war nor in a situation of armed conflict. Unlike in other countries where the number of United States forces is being increased, the agreement between the Government of Iraq and the United States of America to fully withdraw combat forces by the end of August 2010 is proof that Iraq is neither a country at war nor one in armed conflict, as mentioned in the statements by Ms. Coomaraswamy and Ms. Johnson.”

    2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source

35. “Iraq, like any country, works continuously to maintain and improve security and stability and safeguard them from the threat posed by certain terrorist groups. Iraq is not a country at war. We have found no evidence of even a single case in 2009 in which a child was used in a suicide attack. We would appreciate it if Ms. Coomaraswamy could provide evidence of the several cases she mentioned in her briefing. Her citing of several cases to the Council is inaccurate, vague and misleading. Similarly in her statement, Ms. Hilde Johnson, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, made several points about Iraq that need to be addressed. After citing Iraq, Ms. Johnson spoke about her colleagues in the field in situations where there is no rule of law. Ms.”

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36. “That effort to provide them with basic needs aims to prevent their exploitation by terrorist groups. Social welfare homes for children with special needs have been established in all governorates of Iraq. All placements are followed up by regular visits by an inspector from the child welfare body. The Government of Iraq aims to promote a culture of children's rights, in particular through school programmes and the adoption of measures to prevent violence against children, in accordance with the Iraqi Constitution. In her speech this morning, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Coomaraswamy said, "In some wars, we find children being used as suicide bombers; there were seven such cases in Afghanistan and several in Iraq in 2009". I would like to make the following points with regard to that statement.”

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37. “Iraq is implementing a joint project, in cooperation with UNICEF, UNAMI and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), to strengthen protection and justice for children and young people in Iraq. In cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNFPA and the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, Iraq is proceeding with a project to promote civic values and life skills for young people through education. Government institutions that deal with children in Iraq are continuously working to reduce child labour through inspections, control units and the establishment of specialized centres throughout Iraq. The Government is working to reduce the number of homeless children through field follow-ups and placement in Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs foster care programmes.”

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38. “Our child welfare body comprises the institutional structure for the protection of the rights of the child in Iraq. That body is made up of several parties from various ministries linked to the welfare of Iraqi children. It has taken on the responsibility for implementing policies to improve the status of children by carrying out inspection visits to all childcare centres in Iraq. Iraq is prepared to submit its national report with regard to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as its reports concerning the Additional Protocols to the Convention. The final draft of the Iraqi Parliament's child project has been finalized and is currently before the Council of Ministers.”

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39. “In the future, especially after the clear and significant improvements made in the security situation, we hope to enable the Office of the Special Representative, in cooperation with UNAMI, to provide more accurate information in order to give a clear picture to the States members of the Security Council. With regard to the promotion and protection of children's rights in Iraq, the Iraqi Government has made a number of efforts, of which I would like to inform the members of the Security Council. Constitutional guarantees and Iraq's compliance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child form the basic framework for the protection and promotion of the rights of the child in my country. Children were the group most affected by changes in human rights conditions as a result of the terrorist attacks that struck the country in recent years.”

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40. “Paragraph 84 of the report mentions the arrest of 62 male adolescents. However, the term "adolescent" encompasses a broad category, including young adults. Also, the paragraph includes the word "allegations" and the phrase "significant numbers", which we find to be inaccurate and lacking in credibility when the sources of information are considered. We therefore believe that they should not be included in this important report. As I have said, my Government views the section on Iraq contained in this report to be inaccurate in its monitoring the situation of children in Iraq. The information it contains contradicts some information contained in reports of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) that indicate an improvement in the security situation in Iraq.”

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41. “The report does not clearly mention that these were terrorist attacks, despite the fact that the Secretary-General strongly condemned the attacks in his report contained in document S/2009/585 as "senseless and indiscriminate" and that Security Council press release SC/9775 condemned these attacks in the strongest terms and described them as a series of terrorist attacks. In paragraph 84, the report notes a number of children who have been arrested and convicted. There is a big difference between arrest and conviction. Every country of the world condemns the imprisonment of children who have been convicted, and Iraq is no exception. That paragraph also refers to people between 15 and 18 years of age as children. However, according to international standards, people aged 18 are considered adults and should not be included in the report.”

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42. “Additionally, reports of the Secretary- General in 2009 did not refer to any serious cases of violence recorded by the mechanism, which was implemented in Iraq in April 2009, suggesting that inaccurate information has been included in a report of such importance. The cases of abuse indicated in paragraph 83 of the report lack source attribution, particularly the information submitted regarding a bus transporting children to a child care centre adjacent to the Ministry of Justice, in which the driver and 24 children were killed and six children injured in the bombings that took place on 25 October 2009, in which the Ministry of Justice and the offices of Baghdad province were targeted. Paragraph 83 of the report describes the 25 October 2009 attacks on Baghdad as carried out by insurgents.”

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43. “Regarding what the report now before the Council calls in paragraph 81 the "continuing recruitment of children by armed groups", that was based on information from police and military sources, community members, the media and United Nations partners - sources with vastly different levels of credibility. Although the report states in paragraph 81 that information was provided by the "Multi-National Force-Iraq" in Kirkuk in 2009, I would like to note that this force no longer exists and that its mandate expired under resolution 1859 (2008), adopted on 22 December 2008. Paragraph 82 of the report indicates that, since the implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism, 142 cases of violence were recorded, but states that only 10 of these cases were actually confirmed.”

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44. “The Secretary-General mentions this fact in his latest report to the Security Council on the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), in which he notes that "the overall environment in which the poll was conducted was relatively free of violence and without any major security incidents that affected the polling itself' (S/2010/240, para. 6) and that "the Iraqi security forces have demonstrated their increased capacity to assume greater security responsibilities, evidenced by their successful maintenance of security during the March elections" (ibid., para. 16). The report does not mention the efforts made in various fields by the Iraqi Government's in cooperation with UNAMI, or the cooperation between UNAMI's Office of Human Rights and the Iraqi Government.”

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45. “The most prominent leader of Al-Qaida in Iraq, the Egyptian Abu Ayyub al-Masri, and the head of the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq, Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, were killed in mid-April this year. These strikes have dispersed Al-Qaida's strength, disrupted its strategies and revealed Al-Qaida's plans to Iraqi security agencies, thus weakening its ability to finance and recruit terrorists in Iraq. The success of the general elections, held on March 7 2010, with no major security incidents recorded, is clear evidence of the great improvement in Iraq's security situation and of the growing capabilities of Iraqi security forces to maintain order throughout the country.”

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46. “My delegation is pleased to make the following observations about the section on Iraq in the Secretary- General's report (S/2010/ 181). The report covers the period of 2009, and we would like to note that the security situation in Iraq continues to improve despite the security challenges faced during the final months of last year. The security situation has witnessed many positive developments in 2010, including the following. The lowest rate of terrorist attacks and casualties since 2003 was recorded during the first five months of 2010. This is a result ofthe security offensive launched by Iraqi security forces in the past three months to hunt down Al-Qaida, with a focus on the capture or killing of most of the leaders of Al-Qaida in Iraq.”

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47. “Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. I am sure that, under your leadership, we will have a very fruitful and successful month. I would also like to thank the delegation of Lebanon for its successful presidency of the Security Council last month. Allow me to present my delegation's appreciation for the section regarding Iraq in the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2010/181). We also appreciate the important role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, in her direct and indirect monitoring, drawing attention to and overseeing the issue of children and armed conflict.”

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48. “In that connection, in a letter of reply addressed to the Secretary-General and contained in the annex to document S/2010/ 150, the Director General stated that the Agency had been receiving excellent cooperation from Iraq in the implementation of its comprehensive safeguards agreement. On that basis, my Government has renewed its demand that the Security Council review the restrictions imposed by resolutions 687 (1991) and 707 (1991), with a view to lifting them. In conclusion, I would like to stress my Government's gratitude for UNAMI's role in Iraq and for the support provided by Mr. Ad Melkert at the Government's request.”

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49. “In the context of Iraq's efforts to implement its obligations under Security Council resolutions on dismantling weapons of mass destruction, Minister for Foreign Affairs Hoshyar Zebari wrote, in a letter dated 17 February 2010 addressed to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Yukiya Amano, that, in accordance with article 17 of the additional protocol signed between Iraq and IAEA on 9 October 2008, Iraq had declared that it would comply provisionally with the protocol pending its entry into force. In its presidential statement of 26 February (S/PRST/2010/5), the Security Council welcomed that fact as consistent with Iraqi law. It also requested that the IAEA inform the Council as soon as possible regarding the quality of Iraq's safeguards-related cooperation with the Agency.”

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50. “Iraq is still suffering from the sanctions imposed upon it by Security Council resolutions on the disarmament of weapons of mass destruction and denying Iraq the use of technological advances and research. The Ministry of Industry is being deprived of technology necessary to rehabilitate the factories of Iraq. The Ministry of Agriculture is unable to import various types of fertilizers. The Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Science and Technology are unable to procure the necessary laboratories for scientific research. Lastly, the Ministry of Health is denied many important services for the treatment of many diseases.”

    2010-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6320 (2010) · source