Iraq: Solutions needed ‘urgently’ to quell ongoing violence, break political deadlock
New York/IBNS: Amidst ongoing anti-government protests, rising casualties and the likelihood of further demonstrations, the top UN official in Iraq on Thursday, urged politicians to break the political deadlock, and “press ahead with substantial reforms”.
Aid to vulnerable Iraqis may ‘come to a complete halt within weeks’
New York/IBNS: Aid to vulnerable people in Iraq risks being completely blocked within weeks, warned the UN’s humanitarian chief in Iraq, Marta Ruedas, on Tuesday, as a result of the suspension of government documents allowing humanitarians to carry out critical missions.
Iraqi political candidates have ‘real appetite’ to work together – UN official
New York, May 2 (IBNS): Politicians in Iraq are working constructively with each other ahead of this month’s parliamentary elections, a senior United Nations official said.