UN stresses dialogue, constitution in ‘settling’ disputes in Iraq

Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Mohamed Al Hassan met with Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, and as Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani to discuss the Region's salary issue.

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UN urges swift formation of KRG cabinet, resolving Erbil-Baghdad issues through dialogue

UN ambassadors urged the swift formation of the next KRG cabinet and called for constructive dialogue between Erbil and Baghdad amid funding disputes

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UNAMI reiterates ‘unwavering’ support for Yazidis on community’s New Year 

“This holiday is an opportunity to celebrate the rich heritage of this ancient community, and to honor its sacrifices and steadfastness in the face of profound hardship - challenges that have only strengthened its resolve to seek justice and live in dignity,” said UNAMI chief.

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UNAMI condemns attack on Christians in Duhok

The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq condemned the cleaver attack on Christians by an individual with ties to ISIS, emphasizing that "religious and ethnic diversity is a cornerstone of Iraq’s social fabric."

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UNAMI says attacks on Syrians in Iraq ‘of grave concern’

UNAMI commended the efforts of Iraqi authorities to pursue the perpetrators of the attacks, calling on all to abide by the law and stay away from hate speech

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Iraq’s Sistani in meeting with UNAMI chief stresses preserving Iraq’s stability amid regional turmoils

UNAMI chief Mohammed al-Hassan said he held a meeting with Iraq’s leading Shiite religious authority Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in Najaf on Thursday, discussing “ways to avoid any conflicts that harm Iraq.”

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Iraq’s Sistani meets with UN envoy, urges reforms, regional stability

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s leading Shiite authority, met with UNAMI chief Mohammad al-Hassan in Najaf to discuss Iraq’s challenges and the UN’s supportive role.

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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

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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.

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