The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Iraq (SRSG), Mr. Martin Kobler (pictured), welcomed the successful outcome of yesterday’s meeting in Ramadi between the protest leaders, senior governorate officials and military and police commanders. “I respect and greatly appreciate their commitment to seeking a peaceful exit out of the dangerous standoff,” he said. […]
Reporters Without Borders firmly condemns yesterday’s decision by Iraq’s Media and Communications Commission to suspend the licences of 10 foreign-based satellite TV channels for “inciting violence and sectarianism.” Reporters Without Borders said: “This draconian and disproportionate decision has seriously endangered freedom of information. Although the media must act responsibly, they are just doing their job […]
The United Nations today urged the Communication and Media Commission (CMC) to reconsider its decision to suspend the licenses of several TV stations in Iraq. "Press freedom is a fundamental pillar of democracy, one that the United Nations takes very seriously," said Mr. Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General (SRSG) for Iraq. […]
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. In Iraq a funeral has been held for five soldiers killed in Ramadi. The incident happened during anti-government protests which have claimed more than 170 lives in the past week. Meanwhile Iraq has […]
From Jewish News One. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has called for talks to end the violence that has entered a third day in the country's north where Sunni Muslims are angry over a raid on […]
DNO International has released its Annual Statement of Reserves setting total remaining proved and probable (2P/P50) reserves at 520.3 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) on a company working interest (CWI) basis as at yearend 2012. The comparable figures for yearend 2011, yearend 2010 and yearend 2009 were 371.9 MMboe, 194.2 MMboe and 149.4 MMboe, […]
International Fairs & Promotions (IFP) - Iraq, Sesam, and Zenith announced their alliance to launch the Iraq Healthcare Conference 2013, which will be taking place on May 27 and 28 at the Erbil International Fair Ground, Kurdistan Region. Under the auspices of the Ministries of Health in the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Iraqi government in […]
The Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) has announced its third Mansion House Iraq Day conference, which will be attended by UK Energy Minister, Michael Fallon; UK Foreign Minister, Alastair Burt; Iraq’s Communications Minister, Torhan al-Mufti; and, Deputy Social Affairs Minister, Dara Reshid Yara. Other speakers include Brian Redford, Regional Director, UK Borders Agency (UKBA), and […]
The U.S. Embassy has hosted a roundtable discussion with Iraqi and international partner Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on humanitarian demining activities in Iraq. Iraq is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world, and the U.S. Government has provided more than $250 million to support demining projects in Iraq since 2003. Participants noted significant […]
By Hiwa Barznjy. This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Elections will held in Iraqi Kurdistan in September. And despite the fact that local laws say he can’t, the current president may run for the job […]
AIN reports that Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity has outlined 11 new schemes to expand the electricity network in the Babel province through 2013. The Ministry is reported to have said that it is planning to start five projects that will “extend the sources to feed the minor electricity stations in Babel.” The plans also include […]
British Consul General Mr. Hugh Evans with the Speaker of Kurdistan Parliament in a ceremony handed participation certificates to 32 MPs and 4 Parliament Advisors. The certificates were for a training course on media relations covering areas such as ‘how to speak to the press’ and ‘how to do effective public speaking’. The speaker Dr. […]
