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UNAMI PRESS RELEASE: SRSG for Iraq briefs diplomatic representatives on the new mandate; UNAMI aims to strengthen Iraq’s electoral capacities and promote transparency [EN/AR/KU]
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Baghdad, 9 June 2021 – The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, briefed today in Baghdad representatives of the diplomatic missions accredited to Iraq, on the latest Security Council resolution concerning Iraq and the correspondingly enhanced mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
In its resolution 2576 (2021) adopted on 27 May, the Security Council commended the Government of Iraq’s efforts to plan and execute genuinely free and fair early elections that are credible, participatory and inclusive, with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women. The resolution also welcomed the government’s request for further UN electoral advice, support, and technical assistance in this regard.
UN calls for unidentified militias to be held accountable for killing, torture of Iraqi protesters 6 Hours
The UN report, entitled, Accountability for Human Rights Violations and Abuses by Unidentified Armed Elements, calls for those responsible for killing Iraqi protesters to be brought to justice. (Photo: Ali Dab Dab)
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has published a report on violations against Iraqi activists at the hands of unidentified groups over the past two years throughout the country that include assassinations, kidnappings, and torture.
The report, entitled Accountability for Human Rights Violations and Abuses by Unidentified Armed Elements, includes testimonies of victims families, a wide range of information surrounding large numbers of violent acts against those organizing and participating in a popular protest movement decrying institutional corruption, poor services, and a low standard of l