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A member of the Anbar provincial council, Sabah Karhout, announced on August 27 the approval of the Administrative Court of Justice for the firing of Anbar governor Suhaib al-Rawi (pictured), after the decision was made in a governorate session to relieve al-Rawi from his post over charges related to financial and administrative corruption.

"The Administrative Court of Justice has approved the removal of Anbar governor Suhaib al-Rawi against the background of the Anbar province session in which the governor was deposed and the governorate will receive the official letter of approval," Karhout said in a statement.

He added that Anbar province will open the post up for replacement nominations.

(Source: GardaWorld)

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Jordan has announced its readiness to reopen the Trebil border crossing with Iraq.

Ghaleb Zubi, Jordan’s Minister of Interior said "Jordan is keen to reopen the border with Iraq at any time."

The Trebil Border Compound, also known as Karameh Border Crossing, connects the Jordanian town of Ruwaished to the Iraqi town of Trebil.

"The reopening of Trebil will have positive effects on the economies of both countries. Jordan and Iraq can exchange medical supplies and other goods through this border," Zubi Added.

(Source: GardaWorld)

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The Commission of Integrity has denied reports on the release of Iraqi Airways chairman following his arrest "red-handed" taking a bribe.

A commission statement on August 15 said that reports by some media outlets that claimed the release of Samer Kabba, the Iraqi Airways chairman, were untrue.

The statement said the investigating judge referred the case to the criminal court to complete legal procedures.

It also urged media outlets to verify reports on this issue.

Media reports said Kabba was released on bail pending investigations after his arrest while accepting a bribe.

An MP earlier warned against pressures on the judiciary to release Kabba.

(Source: GardaWorld)

Iraqi Interior Minister Qasim al-Araji (pictured) has said that Saudi Prince Mohammad bin-Salman has "officially asked Iraq to act as a mediator between Tehran and Riyadh to reduce tensions."

According to a news agency report, Al-Araji made the remarks at a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli in Tehran.

Referring to his recent visit to Saudi Arabia and meeting with the Saudi prince, Al-Araji said:

"Mohammad bin-Salman requested me officially for Iraq's mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reduce tensions. Before, Malik Salman had made such a request too. I told them that they should treat Iranian pilgrims with respect and the best possible way and allow them to visit Al-Baqi' cemetery.

"The Saudi party gave some promises with this regard, and now Iranian pilgrims can visit the cemetery. We believe that relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia can held establishing security in the region".

(Source: GardaWorld)

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Fallujah city in Anbar province needs $2 billion for reconstruction, the city’s mayor said on August 10.

Eissa al-Sayer told Aljournal News website that securing the amount at present would be difficult given the government’s focus on military operations against IS, adding that world donors should focus donations on service projects rather than the infrastructure.

Sayer stated that the sanitation sector needs $50 million, the water services $10 million and the municipality needs $15 million just to begin clearance and reconstruction.

In May, the Iraqi government approved a ten-year scheme for the rehabilitation of areas liberated from IS worth USD100 billion, saying it would secure the finances depending on international loans and grants.

(Source: GardaWorld)

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Prepared by GardaWorld's Risk Analysis Team in Iraq, this essential report includes short- and medium-term outlooks on the security situation, reports and commentary on recent significant events, and a detailed overview of developments across the country.

Please click here to download the latest report free of charge.

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Iran's deputy oil minister has said gas exports to Iraq has reached 7-8m cubic metres per day and will increase as demand is growing, the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported on July 28.

Hamid Reza Araqi (pictured), who is also the head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), said Iraq has suggested an increase in gas imports from Iran.

An increase in gas production, as well as boosting the country's capacities, will allow a rise in gas exports.

According to IRNA, Iran started exporting gas to Iraq on June 21 after a long pause.

The report cited security problems in Iraq as a result of armed insurgencies, had prevented gas exports before then.

The two countries have signed two contracts based on which Tehran is delivering gas to Baghdad and the Iraqi city of Basra in the south. IRNA also pointed out that Iraq continues to face severe electricity shortages and its power plants are in need of Iran's gas.

IRNA forecasts gas exports to Iraq will increase to 35m cu.m p/d in the future.

(Source: GardaWorld)