PM Barzani discusses Kurdistan election, Iraq census with UNAMI chief In a meeting with the recently-appointed UNAMI head, Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani stressed that Erbil supports conducting a general census in Iraq, provided that it aims to serve the interests of the people and not being used for political purposes Oct. 15, 2024 News
Iraqis with disabilities struggle to find employment: HRW HRW's report reveals Iraq's failure to implement a five percent employment quota for people with disabilities, leaving thousands without job opportunities despite legal mandates. Jun. 04, 2024 Articles
Security Council extends UNAMI mandate The UN Security Council extends UNAMI mandate in Iraq until December 2025 following the Iraqi government's request to end the mission by end of 2025. May. 31, 2024 News
UNAMI chief bids farewell to Iraqis UNAMI chief Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert bids farewell to Iraq, expressing gratitude for hospitality, cooperation, and emphasizing UN's commitment to peace, amid Iraq's request to conclude UNAMI's political role by December 2025. May. 29, 2024 Articles
Iraqi proposes new approach to work with UN Basim al-Awadi announced Iraq's new UN engagement, ending UNAMI's political role, stressing Iraq's political maturity, proposing focused UN involvement until December 2025. May. 24, 2024 News
Five seats allocated for minorities in Kurdistan Region’s elections Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council allocates five parliamentary seats for minorities in the Kurdistan Region, while the Federal Supreme Court rejects the KRG Prime Minister's lawsuit. May. 21, 2024 Articles
Iraqi parliament to extend electoral commission term The Iraqi parliament plans to extend the electoral commission's term to accommodate Kurdistan Region's elections amid legal challenges and calls for inclusivity. May. 21, 2024 Articles
Measured support for end of UN mission in Iraq Iraq seeks UNAMI closure by 2025 with support from some Security Council members, while the United States remains noncommittal. May. 17, 2024 Articles
Kurdistan Region needs transparent, credible elections: UNAMI chief Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, UNAMI Chief, stressed the need for inclusive and transparent elections in the Kurdistan Region. May. 16, 2024 Articles