Kuwait revokes citizenship of 2 linked to Iraq’s "Theft of the Century", 6 OCT

 Shafaq News/ Kuwait has decided to revoke the citizenship of two individuals linked to the high-profile "Theft of the Century" case in Iraq, which involved the embezzlement of tax deposits.

Iraq had previously announced that the two individuals held dual nationality.

According to Kuwait's Al-Rai newspaper, five decrees and two decisions were published in the official gazette, "Kuwait Today", on Sunday, stripping 63 people—55 women and 8 men—of their citizenship for various reasons. Two individuals were mentioned in connection with the "Theft of the Century" case in August.

"The first decree revoked the citizenship of 31 women based on Article 13, Paragraph 4, of the 1959 Kuwaiti Nationality Law, which allows for the withdrawal of citizenship if deemed necessary for the state's supreme interests or external security. The decree also permits revoking citizenship from dependents who obtained it through the person being stripped of nationality. The second decree similarly withdrew citizenship from 22 women under the same legal grounds."

"The third decree revoked citizenship from two men and their dependents under Article 13, Paragraph 1, of the nationality law, which allows for citizenship revocation if it was obtained through fraud or false statements. A fourth decree revoked the citizenship of one woman under similar grounds."

"The fifth decree removed the citizenship of one man and his dependents, citing reasons aligned with those in the first and second decrees (Article 13, Paragraph 4)," according to the newspaper.

Additionally, the Kuwaiti Cabinet issued two decisions. The first revoked the foundational citizenship of five men and their dependents under Article 21 bis (A) of the Nationality Law, which allows for revocation if citizenship was granted based on fraud, false statements, or invalid certificates. The second decision revoked the citizenship of one woman and her dependents for similar reasons.

The "Theft of the Century" refers to the disappearance of 3.7 trillion Iraqi dinars (approximately $2.5 billion) from tax deposits. The scandal was uncovered shortly before the end of former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi’s government. Iraq’s Integrity Commission and judiciary have since launched investigations, issuing arrest warrants. One of the first to be arrested was businessman Noor Zuhair, who was released on bail but later fled the country. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to recover the stolen funds and uncover the full extent of the case.

This remains an open file within the Iraqi judiciary, with efforts to recover the embezzled money still ongoing.

" THEY TALKING ABOUT DELETING THE ZERO AGAIN ON TV" BY FIREFLY, 6 OCT

 [Iraq boots-on-the-ground report] 

  FIREFLY: We seeing in TV a special report show saying what if 1000 dinars became 1 dinar.  They talking about deleting the zeros again.  They've been showing this all day.  They just repeat it over and over again.  And they're saying it's all tied to the reforms.  

They talk about all the good and some of the bad...We never seen them talk like this before.  

FRANK:  These are the commercials we talked to  you about that were going to be educating you on the purchasing power...

They are telling you they lifted 3 zeros from the exchange rate in order for that 1,000 note to become a 1 note...They are not lifting the 3 zeros from your physical cash.

INTEL FROM MR.SAMMY BANK: A REAL INTERNATIONAL RATE FOR IQD IS $4.00 @DINARREVALUATION

Iraq and UN sign $3M Peace and Stability Project in Sinjar document to support stability , 6 OCT

 Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Iraq and the United Nations signed the Peace and Stability Project document, with a total funding of three million dollars.

The Ministry of Planning stated, “The project was initiated under the ministry's auspices, funded by the United Nations, and executed by three UN agencies: the United Nations Development Programme, the International Organization for Migration, and UN Women.”

"This project supports stability in Sinjar and aims to achieve sustainability in areas of training and development. It includes infrastructure components and elements related to training and social cohesion." The ministry further noted, "This portion of support is provided by the UN in Iraq amidst current crises and circumstances, which the government is addressing to rebuild Sinjar and the liberated areas affected by ISIS."

The project was signed on the Iraqi side by Nineveh Governor Abdul Qadir al-Dakhil and on behalf of the United Nations by UN Development Programme representative in Iraq Auke Lootsma, in the presence of the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Planning for Technical Affairs, Maher Hammad Johan, and the Director General of the International Cooperation Department, Saher Abdul Kazem.

Situation in Sinjar

 ISIS militants had overrun Sinjar in 2014, committing atrocities against the Yazidi population. Peshmerga forces recaptured the district the following year.

Following tensions between the Kurdistan Region and the federal government over the 2017 independence referendum, the Iraqi army, backed by the Popular Mobilization Forces, assumed control of Sinjar.

Currently, Sinjar has two local administrations: one appointed by the federal government and another operating from the Duhok Governorate.

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) also maintains a pro-PKK faction in Sinjar known as the Sinjar Protection Units, which receives Iraqi government funds as part of the Popular Mobilization Forces.

Baghdad and Erbil reached an agreement in October 2020 to normalize the situation in Sinjar, including joint administration of the district. However, the agreement remains stalled due to political reasons, according to Kurdish officials.

"SWISS NEVER SEND ANYBODY TO A COUNTRY WITHOUT RETRIEVING MONEY" BY MAJEED KSA, 6 OCT

 MAJEED KSA

The Swiss ambassador showed up to Iraq after 30 years An economic agreement between two countries is insane by itself FYI, Swiss never send anybody to a country without retrieving money

@mannyfresh76

@BROTHERSTE27892

Thanks

THEY TOLD US THAT WILL LIFT THE THREE ZEROS FROM THE DINAR BY FRANK26 @...

Iraqi PM warns Biden, EU of "dangerous slippery slope" in Middle East, 6 OCT

 Shafaq News/ Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani warned US President Joe Biden and European Union leaders on Sunday that the Middle East is on the verge of a "dangerous slippery slope" that could lead to prolonged wars, threatening global stability.

In a letter addressed to Biden and EU leaders, al-Sudani cautioned that the region is facing escalating threats due to the ongoing Israeli war with Palestinian group Hamas in Gaza, which has expanded into neighboring Lebanon.

“With the passing of a year since the events of October 7, 2023, and the continued Zionist aggression on Gaza, extending to our brotherly Lebanon, and threatening the entire region, Iraq recalls its early warning about the consequences of this expansion,” al-Sudani said in a statement.

He emphasized Iraq's longstanding opposition to what he described as the "occupying entity’s" efforts to widen the conflict and the international community's failure to curb these actions.

“We are now at the precipice of a dangerous slippery slope that could drag the region and the world into continuous wars,” al-Sudani said, highlighting the global ramifications, including potential shocks to the world economy and energy supplies.

The Iraqi premier praised French President Emmanuel Macron for calling to halt arms supplies to Israel and advocating for an end to the conflict. "This is a position that comes from a true understanding of the dangers facing the region," al-Sudani noted.

He stressed that his government has worked to shield Iraq from the escalating violence, "with significant effort and cooperation with global partners," but called for renewed focus on protecting civilians and preventing a broader war.

“We must make it our top priority to stop the targeting of civilians and save the region from the ravages of a war that will leave no winners, only death, destruction, and chaos,” al-Sudani added, reaffirming Iraq’s commitment to diplomatic efforts for de-escalation.

At least 26 people have been killed and 93 others wounded after Israeli airstrikes targeted a mosque and a school sheltering displaced people in the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run health ministry has said.

The strikes on the mosque and the school, near the Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip, came as the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in the enclave approaches its first anniversary tomorrow.

Israel has destroyed hospitals, schools and residential areas, claiming Hamas was operating under them but providing no proof of its claims. Rights organisations say these attacks amount to war crimes.

According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, at least 41,870 Palestinians have been killed and 97,166 others injured since the war began on October 7.