💢Cami Lynne, Liberty Lounger Extraordinaire, shares the last page of article from Iraq, detailing the plans for Currency Auction.
💢Cami Lynne: Here's the 2nd page of that post that clarifies Auctions Start November 26th for period of 14 days which takes us to when???.....December 10th, Victory Day....the day Iraq said they wanted to be done! 🪅🪅🪅
KTFA
FRANK26: "THE VAULTS ARE NOT A SECRET... WHAT IS INSIDE OF THEM IS.".......F26
The Central Bank moves its secret vaults to its new building.. Clarification of the truth of the claim
11/23/2024
- Baghdad
An informed source revealed, today, Saturday (November 23, 2024), the truth about the transfer of the secret vaults of the Central Bank of Iraq from the old building to the new one on Abu Nawas Street in Baghdad.
The source told Baghdad Today, "The information that talked about transferring secret safes and vaults that were underground in the old Central Bank of Iraq building on Rashid Street to the new building on Abu Nawas Street during the population census curfew is absolutely incorrect."
He added, "The final touches in the building of the Central Bank of Iraq are still being worked on by the relevant authorities, and moving anything to the new building is a normal matter and there is no secrecy in it, and everything is being done under the supervision of the relevant authorities, whether security or otherwise."
Social media sites circulated information about the transfer of secret safes and vaults that were underground in the old Central Bank of Iraq building on Rashid Street to the new bank building on Abu Nawas Street during the days of the curfew for the population census.
Militia Man
The 2024 budget, we haven't seen that yet. Why haven't we see it?
We haven't seen it yet because they're hiding that until the last minute. Remember this going from 1310 or 1320 exchange rate and changing it to a massive degree needs secrecy to some large degree all the way through the process.
But they still have to educate their citizens, they still have to indicate what are they doing and how are they going to do it and why...2024 budget exposure is what to me is the key. It's that Rosetta Stone...
KTFA
FRANK26: "NOTICE ALL THE BANKS THAT ARE RELICENSED".....F26
Baghdad - WAA
The Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) announced today, Saturday, a plan to open a number of new branches.
The media advisor of the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI), Aqeel Al-Shuwaili, said that “the plan included opening an office for the bank in SOMO Oil Marketing Company in Rusafa and a cash deposit office in Karkh in the Red Crescent Society in Al-Mansour area, as well as opening a branch in Al-Mansour in Karkh on 14 Ramadan Street, in addition to opening a branch in Karkh in Al-Saydiyah area, in addition to opening a branch in the governorate center in Samawah city in Al-Baraka Mall.
The statement indicated that “the plan also included preparing to open other new branches, namely the Ziona branch in Rusafa, the Tikrit branch in Salah Al-Din Governorate, a branch in Basra Governorate, and the Diwaniyah branch in Al-Qadisiyah Governorate.”
MarkZ
[via PDK]
“Commission: This week will witness the ratification of the results of the Kurdistan Parliament elections” More news for the HCL? I was always told once
the official announcement that HCL has passed has occurred- we were within days of the RV. That is why we keep watching it
Question: How long will we have to make appointments after the RV?
MarkZ: I heard 30 days. But some contacts believe it will be more like 90 days.
Al-Alak: An Arab consensus on the role of central bank programs in addressing challenges
Mawazine News – Baghdad
Central Bank Governor Ali Al-Alak stressed that the bank focuses on an unconventional policy of direct engagement in the economic stimulus process through its initiatives that support the expansion of the productive base and green projects, while pointing to the existence of an Arab consensus on the role of central bank programs in addressing the challenges.
Al-Alak said in a statement to the official agency, followed by “Mawazen News”, on the sidelines of his participation in the opening of the Arab Week for Sustainable Development Forum in its fifth edition held in the Egyptian capital Cairo, “One of the main axes on which this forum focuses is the role of the banking sector in the sustainable development process, as well as the great challenges facing the Arab economies in terms of the weakness of the productive base, the weakness of financial inclusion and many obstacles that are constantly geneding, and today we also talk to climate change and its impact on the economy and the role of central banks and the banking sector in addressing challenges and risks.”
He added that “there is consensus that the role of central banks and the banking sector has become a pivotal and essential role that should be focused on and willing to develop awareness towards these risks and turn them into real treatment programs.”
“The central bank also focuses as one of the world’s central banks on the unconventional policy of central banks through direct and indirect engagement with economic stimulation through various initiatives that try to expand the productive base as well as green projects,” he said.
He explained that “as a result, the Central Bank gave a license to establish the Green Bank, which will be one of the important links, as well as other projects that support the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises, expanding the base of engagement.”
He pointed out that “the Central Bank supported a broad government program that took a national dimension and represented the process of digital transformation, which is one of the government’s priorities, and we are working together with the direct support of the Prime Minister to provide the requirements of this transformation, which is a fundamental pillar of the digital economy in general.”
He stressed that “these are these important axes, which are being focused on in this conference with a conscious and accurate diagnosis, familiarity and familiarity with all the conditions surrounding the economic challenges, which have also become linked to the challenges of the situation in the region and what requires wise management of the risks that surround the Arab countries.”
EXCERPTS FROM MARKZ
Security Council Extends Mandate of Iraq Assistance Mission for Final 19 Months to Complete Liquidation Phase, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2732 (2024)
The Security Council extended the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) today for a final 19 month-period until 31 December 2025, after which UNAMI will cease all work and operations except with respect to any remaining liquidation of the Mission.
Unanimously adopting resolution 2732 (2024) (to be issued as document S/RES/2732(2024)), the Council requested that the Secretary-General prepare, in consultation with the Government of Iraq, a transition and liquidation plan to be completed by 31 December for UNAMI to start the transfer of its tasks, as well as the orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal of its personnel and assets, including identification of an end date for liquidation activities in the country.
The 15-member organ also called on Iraq’s Government to cooperate fully with the UN during UNAMI’s transition, drawdown and liquidation. Further, it commended the Government’s efforts to settle internal issues in Iraq and to make progress towards achieving the milestones set out in the Government’s programme and priorities, including the holding of Iraqi Council of Representatives and Iraqi Kurdistan Region parliamentary elections in due course and other priorities set forth in the resolution.
Taking the floor following the adoption, the representative of the United States, the penholder on Iraq, said: “It is particularly important that the mandate recognizes the role that UNAMI can play in providing technical support for elections, promoting and protecting human rights and facilitating engagement between Iraq and Kuwait to resolve outstanding issues.” Noting Iraq’s dramatic change in recent years and the consequent need to realign the Mission, he said: “Iraq and UNAMI have much to be proud of.” Council members will continue to monitor further progress towards achieving important milestones in the Secretary-General’s forthcoming reports and recommendations, he added.
The Russian Federation’s delegate said most important is that the United States, as file penholder, has taken into account Iraq’s priorities. The Mission’s mandate will be limited to assisting national efforts in areas that Baghdad considers most important. In the 20 years since it was established, UNAMI has fully realized its potential to help restore Iraqi statehood, and now the people of Iraq are ready to assume full responsibility for the country’s political future, she said, voicing firm support for the country’s sovereignty and opposition to any interference in its internal affairs.
The representative of the United Kingdom also highlighted UNAMI’s significant contribution to Iraq over the past 20 years. She welcomed that the adopted resolution prioritizes support for electoral assistance, women’s political participation and human rights during the transition period. Additionally, it allows progress on Kuwaiti missing persons to be realized during the transition, she said.
The representative of China expressed hope that the Secretary-General will prepare a practical transition plan in consultation with Iraq’s Government so that the Mission can complete its withdrawal in a phased, safe, orderly and timely manner. Echoing other delegations, he encouraged UNAMI to communicate closely with Iraq’s Government to ensure a smooth transition and bring its work to a conclusion.
“A new chapter is opening now for Iraq,” said the representative of France. The liquidation must be done in close coordination between Iraq and the UN team, she emphasized, encouraging Iraq to coordinate with the team to ensure a fluid transition. The Council must continue to pay great attention to the issue of missing Kuwaiti people and property, including Kuwait’s national archives, which is an important part of UNAMI’s work, as provided for in resolution 2107 (2013), she added.
The representative of Guyana, speaking also on behalf of Algeria, Mozambique and Sierra Leone, said the resolution charts a new course for the United Nations’ presence and engagement in Iraq as it continues on its path of recovery, reconstruction and democratic consolidation. Their delegations will continue to encourage regional dialogue and cooperation to support Iraq’s long-term stability and prosperity. “The constructive engagement from all Council members has been vital in reaching this unanimous decision and paves the way for its effective implementation,” she concluded.
DINAR REVALUATION REPORT
The United Nations (UN) has recognized Iraq's significant progress in achieving the conditions necessary for a democratic transition. This recognition is reflected in the UN Security Council's decision to end the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) by December 31, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Iraq's journey toward full sovereignty and self-governance.
UNAMI was established in 2003 following the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. The mission's primary tasks included coordinating post-conflict humanitarian and reconstruction efforts and helping restore a representative government in Iraq. Over the years, UNAMI has played a crucial role in supporting Iraq's political transition, including the holding of elections and the promotion of human rights.
The UN Security Council's decision to end UNAMI's mandate by the end of 2025 is a clear acknowledgment of Iraq's progress. The resolution, adopted unanimously, extends UNAMI's mandate for a final 19 months until December 31, 2025. During this period, the mission will focus on completing its remaining tasks, including the transfer of responsibilities to the Iraqi government and the orderly withdrawal of personnel and assets.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has outlined a comprehensive agenda to address key issues such as combatting corruption, addressing unemployment, reducing poverty, reforming the economy, and improving government services. The approval of a three-year budget in June 2023, the largest in Iraq's history, underscores the government's commitment to these goals.
The UN Security Council's resolution also highlights the importance of UNAMI's role in providing technical support for elections, promoting and protecting human rights, and facilitating engagement between Iraq and Kuwait to resolve outstanding issues. The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Robert Wood, emphasized that Iraq and UNAMI have much to be proud of and that the international community will continue to monitor Iraq's progress.
While the UN's decision is a positive step, it also raises concerns about the potential impact on regional stability and the protection of minority rights. Kurdish parties and other stakeholders have expressed fears about the repercussions of UNAMI's withdrawal, particularly in areas where minority groups are vulnerable.
Despite significant progress, Iraq continues to face security challenges, including the threat from sleeper cells of the Islamic State group and al-Qaida extremists. The Iraqi government has contended that the Iraqi security forces are capable of dealing with these threats, but the international community remains vigilant.
Iraq's transition to a fully democratic and stable state is also complicated by economic and environmental challenges. The country is grappling with issues such as failing public services, deteriorating infrastructure, and the need to transition its economy away from fossil fuels in the context of a worsening climate crisis.
The UN's recognition of Iraq's democratic transition and the decision to end UNAMI's mandate by the end of 2025 are significant milestones. These developments reflect Iraq's progress in achieving the conditions necessary for a democratic and sovereign state. However, the challenges ahead, including regional stability, security threats, and economic and environmental issues, require continued vigilance and support from the international community.
UN votes to end Iraq political mission
UNITED NATIONS —
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Friday to end the U.N. political mission in Iraq.
The mission was established in 2003 following the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. Its task was to coordinate post-conflict humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, and to help restore a representative government in the country.
The Iraqi government asked the council in a May 8 letter to wrap up the mission by the end of 2025, and that's what the resolution does: It extends the mandate of the U.N. Assistance Mission in Iraq, known as UNAMI, for a final 19 months until Dec. 31, 2025, when all its work will cease.
The U.S.-sponsored resolution asks Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to prepare "a transition and liquidation plan" in consultation with the Iraqi government by December 31, 2024, so UNAMI can start transferring its tasks and withdrawing staff and assets.
The council said it supports Iraq's continuing stabilization efforts, including its ongoing fight against the Islamic State group and al-Qaida extremists and their affiliates.
In 2014, the Islamic State group declared a caliphate in large parts of Iraq and Syria and attracted tens of thousands of supporters from around the world. The extremists were defeated by a U.S.-led military coalition in Iraq in 2017 and in Syria in 2019, but its sleeper cells remain in both countries.
The council's action came as Iraq is also seeking to wind down the military coalition formed to fight IS. The roughly 2,500 U.S. troops are scattered around the country, largely in military installations in Baghdad and in the north. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has contended that the Iraqi security forces are capable of dealing with the remaining IS cells in the country and the coalition's presence is no longer needed.
The resolution adopted Friday to close the UNAMI mission expresses support for Iraq's reform efforts aimed at fighting corruption, respecting and protecting human rights, delivering essential services to its people, creating jobs and diversifying the economy.
It asks the secretary-general to streamline UNAMI's tasks ahead of the mission's closure to focus on providing advice, support and technical assistance to the government to strengthen preparations for free elections, including for the federal Parliament and for the Parliament in the Kurdistan region.
It also authorizes UNAMI to facilitate progress toward finally resolving outstanding issues between Iraq and Kuwait, stemming from Saddam's invasion of its smaller neighbor in August 1990.
In addition, the resolution says UNAMI should help with the return of internally displaced Iraqis and those in Syria, with providing health care and other services, and with economic development. And it also authorizes the mission to "promote accountability and the protection of human rights, and judicial and legal reform."
U.S. Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood welcomed the resolution's unanimous adoption and plans for an orderly wind down of UNAMI.
"We all recognize that Iraq has changed dramatically in recent years and UNAMI's mission needed to be realigned as part of our commitment to fostering a secure, stable and sovereign Iraq," he told the council.