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Fatah

lines on the record: 104
first: 2019-08-28
most recent: 2023-06-13
sittings or episodes: 9
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“Moreover, Iraq commends the League of Arab States’ adoption of resolution 759, entitled “Taking a unified Arab position regarding the Turkish forces’ violation of Iraqi sovereignty” at the Algiers summit held in November 2022. Fourth, regarding support for liberated areas, Iraq commends the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the international community, for the support it has provided to Iraq’s national plan geared towards alleviating the suffering of displaced persons, a plan that has facilitated the safe, dignified and voluntary return of nearly 4 million internally displaced persons.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“Iraq also commends the Security Council for its support and for condemning the various acts of terrorism that Iraq has endured, as well as for consistently affirming Iraq’s demands for its territories not to be used as an arena for settling scores, political purposes or under the pretext of combating terrorism. Third, on Turkey and Iran’s violations, Iraq strongly condemns the repeated aggressions by Turkey and Iran targeting Iraq’s territories under the pretexts of self-defence and invoking Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. Iraq reaffirms its constitutional commitment to refraining from threatening the territories of its neighbours, as well its desire to engage in bilateral dialogue with them to find peaceful solutions, and addressing internal problems of countries within their borders and not outside of them.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“We stress the importance of the United Nations adopting a unified definition of the term “terrorism”. Iraq extends its thanks to the United Nations and welcomes the meeting that took place in the city of Najaf between Mr. Miguel Ángel Moratinos, High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations; Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq; and the Grand Ayatollah, His Eminence Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani. We welcome the United Nations action plan for the protection of holy sites in order to ensure that religious sites and places of worship and meditation are a refuge for all worshippers.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“First, on the relations between the federal Government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government, understandings have been reached, and dialogue continues between Baghdad and Erbil in order to resolve a number of important outstanding issues, including the issuance of oil and gas legislation, the distribution of oil revenues and customs revenues and the appointment of a chairperson for the special committee on article 140 of Iraq’s Constitution. Second, on the security dossier, Iraq is committed to cooperating with the international community, the United Nations and specialized agencies in order to combat and eliminate terrorism once and for all, as well as to ensure judicial accountability, security- related follow-up and support for victims.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“In terms of foreign relations, Iraq seeks, through diplomacy, to become a source of stability in the region and to play an active role in communication and dialogue towards converging points of view. We welcomed the successful outcomes of the first and second rounds of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, in addition to the growing regional and international momentum we gained from hosting the twenty-fifth Arabian Gulf Cup for football, which was won by Iraq’s national team. I would like to briefly share with the Council the most important developments that have taken place in Iraq over the past four months.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“The new Government of Iraq was formed according to the principle of national partnership, with a ministerial approach that focuses on a number of key pillars, most notably maintaining openness to all political forces; holding early elections; combating administrative and financial corruption and uncontrolled weapons; comprehensively reforming State institutions and sectors; addressing the electricity crisis; implementing strategic projects; promoting human rights and empowering women; addressing the issue of displaced persons and minorities; combating poverty, unemployment and inflation; meeting the demands of the people in general and young protestors in particular; ensuring Iraq’s share of water; improving and increasing agricultural production; and establishing the security and stability of Iraq.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“Mr. Fatah (Iraq) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to congratulate you, Madam, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I also thank Ambassador Ishikane for his outstanding efforts during Japan’s presidency of the Council in January. And I am grateful to Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), for her briefing. We also took note with appreciation of the remarks delivered by Mr. Ahmed, Director of Donor and International Relations at the Iraqi Health and Social Care Organization.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“The Arab Group calls on the international community to urgently make every effort to guarantee the national rights of the Palestinian people, especially their right to self-determination.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We appreciate the efforts made by His Excellency the President of Algeria, Mr. Tebboune, to reach that historic agreement. The Arab Group also values the continued efforts made by the Arab Republic of Egypt, under the auspices of His Excellency Mr. Al Sisi to bring about Palestinian reconciliation and reconstruction for the Gaza Strip. The Arab Group again emphasizes the centrality of the Palestinian question to the entire Arab nation and of preserving the Arab, Islamic and Christian identity of occupied East Jerusalem, the capital of the State of Palestine. We also underscore the right of the State of Palestine to absolute sovereignty over all of its territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, as well as its maritime and air spaces, territorial waters, natural resources and its borders with neighbouring countries.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The Arab Group values the continued efforts of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to preserve the historic and legal status of Muslim and Christian holy sites, address the Israeli measures against them and preserve the Arab, Muslim and Christian identity of those sites in the context of the Hashemite custodianship under the auspices of His Majesty King Abdullah II. The Arab Group also values the role of the Al-Quds Committee under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco. The Committee seeks to carry out important work on the ground through the Bait Mal Al-Quds Agency in support of Al-Quds inhabitants. The Arab Group welcomes the signing of the Algiers declaration by Palestinian factions at the reunification conference for achieving Palestinian national unity.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In addition, Israel must stop killing innocent people and sweeping repeatedly Palestinian cities and villages, including Al-Quds Al-Sharif, and flagrant violations against the Holy Al-Aqsa Mosque perpetrated by the Israeli occupation army and extremist settler groups. The Arab Group reiterates that Al-Haram Al-Sharif, with its area of 144,000 square meters, is a worshiping holy site exclusively for Muslims in line with relevant international resolutions. In that context, the Arab Group reiterates that Jordan’s custodianship of the holy sites is essential as the only party responsible for administering all areas of Al-Quds and the Al-Aqsa compound, in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We also call on the Council to support Palestine’s full membership in the United Nations in order to practically uphold the Council’s positions and responsibilities to support the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and achieve progress on the two-State solution in line with the internationally recognized parameters. The Arab Group requests that the Security Council shoulder its responsibilities and implement its resolutions so as to put an end to all Israeli unilateral, illegitimate, provocative and escalating measures as well as the continued relentless violations by Israel in order to build and expand its illegal settlements.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The Arab Group reiterates its commitment to achieving peace as a strategic choice to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict in line with international law and the relevant resolutions of the international legitimacy, including resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1515 (2003) and 2334 (2016) as well as the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative with all its elements. In that context, we would ask the Security Council to play its role in bringing an end to the Israeli occupation and for Israel to fully withdraw from the Arab territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Peace and security for all can be achieved only through the resumption of serious and active negotiations towards the two- State solution and the establishment of an independent, sovereign Palestinian State on the basis of 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with the international resolutions, Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. The Arab Group requests that urgent international protection be granted to the Palestinian people, in accordance with the proposals made by the Secretary- General, which were welcomed by the General Assembly, particularly given the ongoing and escalated Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people. We have witnessed escalations over the past few days. It is clear message to the international community that we cannot continue without a political commitment.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174Resumption1 (2022) · source
“That is the only way of resolving the conflict and achieving just and comprehensive peace. The international community must make an immediate move to bring an end to the Israeli escalation, which is having harmful consequences for all. It must make an active move to find a real prospect for achieving a comprehensive and just peace, which cannot be reached by means of aggression and undermining the two-State solution through the continuation of the settlement- building activities, land confiscations and the expulsion of Palestinians from their homes.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Fatah (Iraq) (spoke in Arabic): On behalf of the Group of Arab States, it is my pleasure to congratulate Gabon on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month. We also thank you, Madam President, for presiding over this important meeting. We wish the presidency every success for the remainder of the month. We also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process for his briefing. The Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people continues and is increasing. That reflects a situation that cannot persist. A resolution in the form of ending the occupation and adopting the two-State solution — an independent, sovereign and contiguous Palestinian State, with occupied East Jerusalem as its capital, on the basis of 4 June the 1967 borders — is lacking.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174Resumption1 (2022) · source
“My country’s delegation greatly appreciates the significant support provided by the Security Council to protect the Iraqi funds frozen in Member States pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003). We call upon the Council to urge all States Members of the United Nations to transfer such Iraqi funds to the Government of Iraq as soon as possible in order that they may be invested in the national sustainable development process. In conclusion, we reaffirm the importance of taking collective action to protect and maintain international peace and security. All Member States have the collective responsibility to spare no effort in promoting and realizing that goal for the benefit of all humankind.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“It is important to establish benchmarks and develop concepts to better protect people from the negative humanitarian consequences of sanctions regimes. We also stress the importance of establishing benchmarks and practical principles to ensure optimal humanitarian exemptions for the specialized organizations that provide assistance in sanctioned countries. In implementing sanctions and adopting humanitarian exemptions to facilitate and provide adequate assistance, services and supplies to protect societies from the consequences of sanctions, it is also important to take such exemptions into account during natural, environmental and health disasters and challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“They must be targeted, smart and able to achieve their goals without exposing an entire society to shortages and need, because that could lead to violent extremism, the militarization of society or an increase in organized crime. My country’s delegation also stresses the importance of following up the implementation of the sanctions imposed on Da’esh and Al-Qaida and their affiliated individuals and entities, especially in terms of impeding their funding and preventing the cross- border movement of foreign terrorist fighters. My country’s delegation believes that the international community must work together to promote partnership. That principle applies to sanctions regimes as well. We also stress the importance of evaluating the lessons learned from cases in which sanctions were imposed.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Efforts must be made to prevent any consequences on vulnerable groups, as well as on the health, education and other service sectors of the societies affected. Such consequences would undoubtedly prevent the achievement of the SDGs and impede collective efforts to leave no one behind. We therefore stress the need to protect the interests of all Member States equally. Despite the socioeconomic and humanitarian consequences of any sanctions regime and the high costs incurred by the society affected, they cannot be compared to the scourge of wars and armed conflicts. For that reason, sanctions regimes must be a means to maintain peace and security and not an end in themselves.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Mr. Fatah (Iraq) (spoke in Arabic): My country’s delegation commends the efforts of the Russian delegation, which is presiding over the Security Council this month, and thanks it for having organized this debate on the humanitarian consequences of sanctions. Iraq shares the views of many Member States on the need to reduce the negative consequences of the sanctions regimes imposed on countries. Iraq’s position is aligned with the clear and transparent position of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries on sanctions. It is important to be careful when implementing sanctions so as to prevent undue impacts on society and the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Iraq stresses the importance of being cautious when implementing sanctions regimes, while taking into account the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Our Government seeks to establish a close cooperation with UNAMI and other international observation missions to facilitate the work of the observers and provide them with the optimal conditions to complete their tasks. In conclusion, I would like to thank the Secretary- General of the United Nations for his steadfast and firm support for Iraq. He has repeatedly called for respect for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as the international community, through its ongoing cooperation, continues to support and assist my country and its people to achieve prosperity and stability. Also on behalf of my country’s Government, I wish to express our appreciation for the tireless efforts UNAMI has made in various areas, especially at the humanitarian and development levels, throughout the reporting period.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“That is why the Government has asked for United Nations support in monitoring them, pursuant to resolution 2576 (2021). On this occasion, on behalf of my country’s Government, I would like to thank the members of the Security Council for adopting resolution 2576 (2021) and for fulfilling Iraq’s request to observe the elections. I also thank the Secretariat, UNAMI and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in particular for their tremendous efforts aimed at helping Iraq implement the resolution. We look forward to receiving a robust and notable United Nations electoral team to carry out its work in Iraq as soon as possible and cover all Iraqi provinces. We value the decision by the European Union to send an electoral observation mission to Iraq.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“Iraq’s compliance with its commitments towards the sisterly State of Kuwait reflects the principles of cooperation, moderation and commitment to international law. These are pillars of our foreign policy, both within the region and throughout the world. Iraq has always sought to contribute seriously and effectively to efforts aimed at promoting regional stability and trust. Accordingly, Iraq has called on its neighbours in the region to attend a summit entitled the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, to be held on 28 August, with a view to promoting dialogue and taking new trusted steps towards establishing mechanisms for cooperation and lasting stability. The upcoming early elections in Iraq are fundamental part of the Government’s reform programme.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“Iraq is committed to cooperating with the State of Kuwait, as reflected in its continued commitment to paying all compensation it owes on time, with the most recent instalment of $600 million having been disbursed on 27 July. With respect to missing Kuwaiti persons, Iraq welcomed the announcement by the Kuwaiti authorities of the identification of the remains of eight missing individuals, thereby bringing the total number of those identified to 28 out of the 69 missing. Since August 2019, we have returned the remains of the identified missing persons to Kuwait in two groups. In the meantime, we call on the tripartite commission and the State of Kuwait to announce the results of the DNA testing of the other remains as soon as possible.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“In line with our commitment to implementing the Yazidi Female Survivors Law, the Prime Minister recently visited Sinjar to meet with a number of female survivors where he listened to their needs. Iraq is also committed to repatriating Iraqis stranded in the Al-Hol camp in Syria. The Iraqi Government recently repatriated 93 Iraqi families composed of 382 members, including 145 children, who were transported to the Jed’ah 1 camp in Ninewa governorate for rehabilitation. The Iraqi Government is fully committed to protecting diplomatic and consular missions and their personnel in Iraq. The Government has made significant efforts to avoid the recurrence of rocket attacks launched by illegal groups that are seeking to destabilize Iraq and undermine its relations with the international community in its actions to combat terrorism.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“During the fourth round of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and the United States, the parties agreed on the withdrawal of all United States combat forces from Iraq by the end of the year while maintaining cooperation through the international coalition against Da’esh. The parties also agreed on promoting long-term partnerships in a number of areas, including security, the economy, health care, culture, education, energy, the environment and finance. Iraq is committed to providing support for the victims of terrorism, including the female survivors of the attacks on the Yazidi people. The Iraqi Government established the General Directorate of Yazidi Affairs within the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in May.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“For example, terrorists have attacked power lines, which have resulted in severe material damage and disrupted services. Iraq calls once again for its territories not to be used to settle political scores or carry out actions under the pretext of combating terrorism, thereby threatening the country’s security and stability. We stress the need to respect the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including respect for State sovereignty, good- neighbourly relations and cooperation. We call on the Security Council to pay serious attention to this matter and on all States Member of the United Nations to fully comply with these principles. Iraq remains committed to cooperating with the international community to combat terrorism.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“With regard to COVID-19, in mid-August, the Government has launched a national vaccination campaign to vaccinate people against the virus. In that regard, we thank the United Nations and the World Health Organization for their role in providing vaccines through the COVAX programme. We also thank the United States for providing Iraq with 500,000 vaccine doses. A number of tremendous security challenges are affecting Government efforts. Terrorism remains the greatest and most persistent threat. The Iraqi Government thanks the Security Council for showing its support and solidarity with the Government and the people of Iraq by condemning the latest cowardly terrorist attack against a market in Baghdad. The significant threats of terrorism are hindering the work of the Government and its efforts, especially its plans for development.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“The Government has launched an initiative to provide long-term low- interest loans for the Dari housing project, which has received so far 3.5 million applications. Thirdly, we are promoting accountability for those responsible for violations by establishing a team to investigate them and ensure non-recurrence. The Government has taken legal action against members of the security service whose involvement in attacks against demonstrators has been confirmed. We have also arrested a number of people responsible for crimes against civilian activists and demonstrators. Fourthly, we are imposing the rule of law and bringing weapons under State control, while we are promoting security sector reform so to ensure human rights compliance in law enforcement.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“Despite tremendous and interconnected challenges, the Government is working tirelessly, as promised, to meet the demands of the people by preparing for the holding of early, free and fair elections, maintaining peace and security, combating terrorism, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and corruption, and implementing urgently needed economic reforms. Since its formation, the current Iraqi Government has shouldered the task of restoring public trust, especially among young people, by taking the following steps. First, we are listening to the voices of the people and respecting their constitutional rights to peaceful demonstration, freedom of expression and protection. Secondly, we are providing support to young people through employment and housing.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“Mr. Fatah (Iraq) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate Mr. Tirumurti, the Permanent Representative of India, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month. I also thank Mr. Nicolas de Rivière on his outstanding efforts as President of the Council last month. I express my appreciation to Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), for her valuable briefing. The Iraqi Government continues to implement its programme to fulfil the promises that it has made to the Iraqi people.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, allow me to reiterate my country's commitment to building a prosperous Iraq, in coordination and cooperation with the international community, with a view to eliminating the ravages of terrorism and expediting the reconstruction process so as to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and implement the Government programme decisions in accordance with national laws in effect.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“In that connection, we appreciate the efforts of the three members of the Committee in analysing satellite imagery in order to arrive at a highly accurate location of the burial sites. We also thank the ICRC for providing us with a complete list of coordinates pertaining to the burial sites, which will be cross-referenced with the satellite's coordinates. We look forward to uncovering the fate of the remains of those soldiers as soon as possible, while the necessary measures taken and the outcome will be included in the Secretary-General's report on the status of the implementation of resolution 2107 (2013).”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“They were delivered to the Kuwaiti side today, 28 August, in the presence of the Undersecretary of the Iraqi Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Hazzim Al-Youssifi, Head of the Archives Committee charged with searching for Kuwaiti property and archives, and a representative of the United Nations. The rest of the books will be returned in instalments in the near future so that we can finally conclude our consideration of this issue. As for Iraqi missing persons, we are carefully following all important related developments and are trying to determine the burial locations of Iraqi soldiers in Kuwait. The uncovering of their remains would help alleviate the suffering of the families of Iraqi soldiers missing since the 1991 Gulf War.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“Moreover, I would like to thank the United Nations, which provided the Committee with modern technology such as underground radar to help both the Iraqi and Kuwaiti sides uncover potential burial sites, which we consider a positive step to resolving this important humanitarian issue. In addition, approximately 162,000 books were found, which belonged to the University of Kuwait and the National Library of the State of Kuwait. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Iraq, in cooperation with its Ministry for Foreign Affairs, collected those books from various markets, bookshops and citizens. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs supervised the packing and transport of 42,000 of the books and dispatched them yesterday on board an Iraqi Air Force C-130 military aircraft.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank the States members of the Tripartite Commission for providing us with satellite imagery, which has acquired vital importance. In addition, the efforts of the Iraqi Ministry of Defence, witness testimony, analysis of the images provided by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and GPS coordinates all helped to determine the sites provided by Kuwait and to uncover 46 unidentified remains in Samawah. After conducting the necessary DNA tests on those remains, it was proven that 32 of them belonged to missing Kuwaitis. The Iraqi Government handed over the remains to Kuwait on 8 August.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“We also attach importance to our relationship with Iran, with which we share a border of 1,400 kilometres. We enjoy many economic and social ties to Iran, and it is in our national interest to enhance our ties with it. The same is true of our neighbour Turkey, to the north. Undoubtedly, Turkey is important from a geopolitical and economic perspective, despite its continuous violations of Iraqi territories. My Government has issued approximately 54 protest memorandums demanding the immediate halt of Turkish shelling of Iraqi territories and calling for respect for the sovereignty of Iraq. In that regard, I would like to confirm that my country is keen on defending the independence and sovereignty of Iraq. In return, Iraq's territories will not be used to launch any threat to the safety and security of neighbouring countries.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“As for offering support to internally displaced persons, the Ministry for Migration and Displaced Persons has issued repatriation grants to displaced persons from liberated areas and continues to implement social reconciliation measures in the areas where they reside. Moreover, campaigns to rebuild liberated cities destroyed by the Da'esh terrorist organization continue in earnest. My Government is working to send a clear message to our neighbouring countries that Iraq's stability and prosperity is in our common interests. The time has come for the region to have a unified vision for achieving economic prosperity. Iraq's chances of success are real but are in jeopardy. As a result, Iraq cannot tolerate more tension or escalation in the region. The Government of my country is keen to fully develop relations with its Arab neighbours.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“They are then referred to the specialized Iraqi bodies that work in coordination with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, which acts as the liaison between the specialized Iraqi bodies and foreign embassies, both within and outside Iraq. As a result of those efforts, Iraq has returned a number of children to their countries of origin, including Russia, Tajikistan, Belarus, Georgia, Finland, Ukraine and Turkey. That number totalled 473 children as of 10 July. Moreover, Iraq urges other embassies, in or outside Iraq, to take in their citizens, including women and minors, who have served their sentences or are under the age of criminal liability.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“118 of 1978, counter-terrorism law No. 13 of 2005 and law No. 111 of 1969 of the amended Iraqi penal code. The children ofDa'esh terrorist families are divided into two categories. The first, minors, are subject to the laws in effect if they are proven to have belonged to a terrorist group or participated in its activities. After sentencing, they are sent to rehabilitation homes and schools. Children below the age of criminal liability make up the second category. After verification of their citizenship status, those children are handed over to the embassies of their countries to be repatriated. Given its sensitive nature, this work requires accuracy. It also requires exhaustive examination into the status and citizenship of the families and children of Da'esh, followed by determination of their specific legal status.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we call on the Governments of the countries concerned to develop a comprehensive response to the repatriation of their citizens, try them in national courts and work with the relevant bodies for the return children associated with the remnants of Da'esh. Iraqi forces tasked with liberating cities referred terrorists and their families to specialized investigative bodies to determine their citizenship status and identification numbers in order to complete their investigation files - this after they had destroyed all of their identification documents prior to entering Iraq. That would then allow them to stand before Iraqi courts to be tried transparently and fairly and in accordance with Iraqi laws in effect that criminalize and punish persons who have committed terrorist crimes, including foreign residents law No.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“In that connection, we ask the international community to fully respect Iraq's sovereignty and jurisdiction and to support its efforts to hold those terrorists accountable and bring them to justice, in accordance with relevant local laws, so as to curb the return and the spread of terrorist activity. Iraqi judicial institutions will apply due process with full transparency and professionalism with regard to those indicted or convicted ofbelonging to Da'esh, whether in the investigation stage or during trials and sentencing. Iraqi judicial institutions provide foreign detainees and convicted persons with the necessary assistance in order to meet with their embassies in Iraq.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“Da'esh has been among the most successful terrorist organizations in relying on women within its ranks to carry out operations and spread its extremist ideology. The presence of female elements in Iraqi camps and prisons is a great burden that far exceeds the ability of the Iraqi Government to address the problem. The international community, international organizations and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees therefore have a responsibility in that regard. It is not simply a matter of providing medical assistance, food and water, but also of maintaining security and limiting the spread of the extremist ideology of Da'esh.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, we must step up efforts to achieve stability in the liberated areas once occupied by Da'esh terrorists. We must also address the tragedy of internally displaced persons. To that end, we must tackle the security and human rights concerns linked to the return ofterrorist elements and their families to Iraq. However, we must underscore that this problem is not merely an Iraqi one; rather, it is a problem that affects everyone in the region and beyond. If this issue is mismanaged, we risk creating fertile ground for a new generation of terrorists. We must therefore eliminate the danger inherent in the movement of hundreds of Da'esh women able to attract and recruit new fighters.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“The defeat of the terrorist organization Da'esh was without doubt a huge challenge and an important victory for the Iraqi armed forces, including the army, the police, the Peshmerga and the popular mobilization forces, which fought side by side to rid Iraq of the filth of this criminal organization. In that regard, we are thankful for the assistance of our international coalition allies led by the United States. Our task now is to intensify our efforts to tackle the legacy of this terrorist organization and establish a work plan to care for the children it recruited and children born as a result of rape, as well as to deal with foreign terrorist fighters, the wives, widows and children of terrorists and women and victims survivors of rape committed by terrorists.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“Moreover, the Government of Iraq, with support from partners, has devised new strategies and plans to deal with the challenges of transitioning from a crisis situation to an economy conducive to sustainable development. It has also devised a national development plan and a poverty reduction strategy that targets the most vulnerable segments of society, especially in the most remote and disadvantaged areas, as well as a reconstruction and development plan for the period 2018 to 2027. The Government also took part in designing a Vision 2030 plan, in line with the Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Goals.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“More than one round of talks has taken place between representatives of both Governments, in Baghdad and in Erbil, at which both sides agreed on a raft of economic, agricultural and financial measures, foremost of which is the standardization of administrative procedures at all Iraqi border crossings, including those located in the province of Kurdistan, and the resumption of oil exports from Kirkuk to the Turkish port of Ceyhan. Iraq submitted its first report under the voluntary national review procedure at the High-level Political Forum held in New York last month. It summarizes Iraq's experience in implementing the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“The Supreme Council for Combating corruption has introduced a national anti-corruption strategy in Iraq, including establishing a national integrity index, with the participation of the various Iraqi components and civil society organizations, as well as putting in place effective implementable mechanisms. Furthermore, there has been a breakthrough in the relationship between the federal Government and the Kurdish Regional Government, which are now working to resolve pending issues via constitutional means.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source
“In addition, on 1 July, the Prime Minister issued Executive Order 237, which restructures the popular mobilization forces, regulates their military operations and introduces terms of reference with the aim of increasing stability and the State's authority and guaranteeing that weapons are strictly in State hands. In that context, the volunteer factions have stated their intention to abide by the Executive Order and to implement all the orders issued by the commander of the armed forces. All factions that operate outside the law and use the banner of the popular mobilization forces for illegal purposes will be held accountable.”
2019-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8606 (2019) · source