Sudani, Guterres hail Iraq’s progress at conclusion of UNAMI mandate

“For those who lived through the troubled early years of the transition, today’s Iraq is unrecognizable and remarkable,” said Guterres.

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UNAMI chief reiterates support for Iraq beyond mission’s end

“UNAMI’s departure does not mark an end to the Iraq-UN partnership, rather, it represents the start of a new chapter rooted in Iraq’s leadership of its own future,” Mohamed al-Hassan said at the UN Security Council in New York. 

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UN Secretary-General condemns attack on Khor Mor

The attack on Khor Mor slashed the Kurdistan Region’s power production by nearly 80 percent

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UN ‘satisfied’ with Iraqi elections: UNAMI chief

“Today, in my view, is a democratic celebration for all Iraqi peoples to practice their constitutional right of choosing their representatives freely, responsibly, and securely,” head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Mohamed Al Hassan said.

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PM Barzani, UNAMI chief urge ‘democratic atmosphere’ for parliamentary elections 

The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has consistently stressed the importance of holding free, fair, and transparent elections as the Iraqi public prepares to cast their ballots for the 2025 parliamentary elections on November 11.

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UNAMI chief urges Iraqi politicians to avoid inflammatory rhetoric amid elections

In a statement to The New Region, Mohamed al-Hassan hailed the Iraqi people’s determination to hold the elections on time, adding that the UN mission is “closely monitoring” the electoral process. Hasan also lauded the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), saying that the body has made “significant efforts to ensure that the voting is conducted in a transparent and organized manner.” 

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PM Barzani meets with UNAMI chief

The meeting comes amidst ongoing oil and financial disputes between Erbil and Baghdad.

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UNAMI expresses concern over detainee mistreatment following Sulaimani escalations

The mission described the circulating footage as "disturbing"

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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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