[size=30]MilitiaMan Wednesday Afternoon "The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly" 8-17-2022[/size]
KTFA:Samson: The Federal Court postpones the decision on the case of dissolving Parliament until the thirtieth of this month
17th August, 2022
The Federal Court (the highest judicial authority in Iraq) postponed, on Wednesday, the date for deciding on the claim of dissolving Parliament until the 30th of this August.
Last Wednesday (August 10, 2022), al-Sadr had asked the judicial authorities to dissolve the Iraqi parliament within a maximum period of the end of this week, urging at the same time the President of the Republic of Iraq, Barham Salih, to set a date for early legislative elections in the country.
The political scene in Iraq has been going through a dangerous turn since supporters of the Sadrist movement led by prominent Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr stormed the parliament building in the fortified Green Zone in central Baghdad, and staged a sit-in in protest against Al-Sudani’s nomination for the position of Prime Minister of the next federal government, at first, before the ceiling rose Their demands are to dissolve parliament and hold early elections, after an invitation from their leader al-Sadr.
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, had called on the leaders of the political forces for a national meeting at the Government Palace, scheduled to be held today, to start a "serious" dialogue, while calling on all parties to "stop the popular and media escalation." LINK
~~~~~~~~~~
MilitiaMan: If they don't make one scratch ones head, I don't else what to say? lol The expert below tell us there has been a dissolution of the House of Representatives and in accordance to Article 64 of the Constitution, thus, "the CoM is considered to be resigned and turns into a management of matters.'' He goes on to say that the Minister of Finance is not governed by a legal text and it " is not governed by a legal text, and it is not considered a resignation in the legal and constitutional sense." "It is a political position before it is an executive government." That is telling me there is more to this story. As they the man reveals exciting details about the FM Allawi's resignation. What is exciting about the details? Are those previous quotes key to his excitement? I am not sure yet. But, there are indicators in the FM speech.. Where lies the good, the bad and really ugly.. imo MM
~~~~~~~~~~
A legal expert reveals exciting details about Allawi's resignation: The government has resigned in its entirety
16th August, 2022
The legal expert, Muhammad al-Samarrai, confirmed on Tuesday that the current government is dealing with daily matters following the dissolution of the House of Representatives to itself and in accordance with the second paragraph of Article 64 of the Constitution, which states (The Council of Ministers is considered resigned and turns into a management of matters).
Al-Samarrai said in a Facebook post, which was followed by Mawazine News, that “the submission of the resignation request submitted by the Minister of Finance and approved by the Prime Minister is not governed by a legal text, and it is not considered a resignation in the legal and constitutional sense.
It is a political position before it is an executive government.
He added, "This measure is considered an evasion from performing his temporary duties in managing affairs, because he is basically resigned, and the constitution has laid down on him and his peers in the Council of Ministers a constitutional and legal obligation, which is to remain in his position to go about the daily affairs until the formation of the new government. This behavior can fall under the concept of leaving the position or requesting Exemption from performing constitutional duties at a critical stage in the country, or under any other name except resignation.
Al-Samarrai continued, "There are constitutional obligations and norms that must be adhered to. This resigned government or the caretaker government is charged with a very dangerous mission related to a temporary and transitional phase separating two governments with full powers, and there must be a role of receiving and handing over, especially since there are very serious files that have been dealt with in the current government and must be taken into account." in the next government or highlight it.
Earlier today, Minister of Finance Ali Allawi, submitted his resignation during the cabinet session.
LINK
~~~~~~~~~~
MilitiaMan: The next thing is in the FM resignation he has some positive things to say about his accomplishments while in the his political position. He lays them out quite well, imo. (See link below) The man is apparently resigned from politics and not necessarily out of the Finance realm altogether, just yet? That is where the politics and in a legal and constitutional sense may differ (noted above). If the FM can work outside of the politics while yet being in a managerial position sense while waiting for the dissolution or proper seating of the government, could he not help facilitate what needs to be done for the citizens needs like he has been? Maybe not and Sadr having connections could be at play too, as noted in meetings, it was heard he brought some one other than Alawi to IMF meetings of late. More eyes and ears for the corrupt? Again we shall see.. imo ~ MM
"The country's financial situation is good, our treasury liquidity is good, our foreign exchange levels are very high, the economy as a whole is also well, and the International Monetary expects a growth of 11% this year. "
" We presented the first publicly marketed local bond issuance with good returns to encourage the flow of savings to new investment tools and start the process of establishing markets for government securities. "
"We have started a comprehensive plan to automate the financial management of the entire country. This has been the IFMIS program that has been postponed since 2005. It is being implemented in cooperation with the World Bank, which will revolutionize public financial management. We launched the full automation of the customs authority by signing an agreement with UNCTAD to publish the globally recognized ASYCUDA system for the management of the customs machine. We completed the request for final proposals for a new system to reform the tax system of the Tax Authority with the help of the World Bank."
"On the international level, our relationship on the economic level with international development agencies, the seven major industrial countries, China and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries is excellent."
~~~~~~~~~~
MilitiaMan: Then there is the fact that there is the Bad and Ugly.. Is there more to come from the integrity commission? The FM (Finance Minister) statements below may hold clues. A dissolution of the HOR (House of Representatives) hangs in the balance and a lot is at stake.. be sure.. We shall see how it pans out. Sadr and K seem to want change, so do the citizens. Corruption has to end. Lets see action Integrity and Judges.. Be for the people not against. imo..MM
~~~~~~~~~~
However, it is very difficult to make major economic changes and reforms on a continuous and sustainable basis in light of the political economy context. I must admit that I did not foresee the appalling deterioration in the standards of governance in our country over the fifteen years past.
6. Almost everything is conspiring to thwart real change and bribe the leaders with corrupt practices that destroy the moral and material foundations of the country. On the issues of electronic payment corruption for me is the straw that broke the camel's back. It was not a rare case, but it clearly reflected to all parties the extent of the imbalance in the system. It crystallized the degree to which the status of the state deteriorated and became a puppet of special interests.
The matter is now with the judiciary and its investigations after the ministry has made its observations, so I can't comment on it, but it does raise a whole host of questions about how to make the right decisions that affect millions of people and vital state institutions in the public interest.
Extensive clandestine networks of high-ranking officials, businessmen, politicians and state employees are working in the shadows to control entire sectors of the economy, withdrawing billions of dollars from the public treasury. These networks include major political parties, parliamentary immunity, the arming of the law, and even foreign powers.
And it maintains the silence of the secretaries' officials because of fear and threat of force. This massive octopus of corruption and deception has reached every sector of the state's economy and institutions and must be dismantled at any cost if this country is destined to survive. Here, I hope that the investigative judges in the Ishtar Gate case will follow the threads wherever they go to be a good gesture to restore confidence in the system.
Prime Minister, it makes no sense to talk about "corruption" as a shorthand for the problems of the economy, as it is the end result of the process and not the beginning. It can be described as cancer that can kill the body, but it spread due to the weakness of the body, the weak immune system, the absence of prevention, and the neglect of pelagic measures. Corruption thrives in Iraq because the system tolerates it and allows it to thrive and grow. Addressing corruption is insufficient by increasing the rhetoric against it, establishing more investigative bodies and introducing more punitive measures.
https://www.ktfalways.com/forum/frank26-daily-posts/frank26-8-16-22/
LINK
Today at 7:30 am by Rocky
» utube 5/4/24 MM&C Iraq Dinar- IQD Update - No Float of Exchange Rate - Budget -2024 - Schedules -
Today at 7:29 am by Rocky
» “Services” asks the Central Bank about billions of foreign banks in Iraq
Today at 7:27 am by Rocky
» Central Bank: Iraqi banks still face challenges in complying with international laws and standards
Today at 7:24 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary bloc: The Central Bank offers hard currency to “mafias” on a golden platter.. The Suda
Today at 7:20 am by Rocky
» The Iraqi Central Auction witnesses a rise in foreign remittances to $267 million
Today at 7:19 am by Rocky
» Wednesday.. The session to elect the President of the Iraqi Parliament is heading towards “Al-Issawi
Today at 7:14 am by Rocky
» The Union of Arab Banks proposes 4 “important” points for Iraqi banks to meet compliance standards
Today at 7:12 am by Rocky
» In the document... the Central Bank decides to return the “Al-Mal” Bank to work... in this case
Today at 7:08 am by Rocky
» The Iraqi-American agreements and cooperation were the most prominent topics of Al-Araji and Romanow
Today at 7:06 am by Rocky
» Al-Hakim meets a joint delegation of resolve and sovereignty and renews the call to hold a session t
Today at 7:05 am by Rocky
» Nearly one billion dinars were recovered and 3 million liters of fuel intended for smuggling in Iraq
Today at 7:03 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani and the European Union ambassador discuss issues of economic partnerships, civil aviation,
Today at 6:59 am by Rocky
» More than 950 million dinars... petroleum products announced their recovery
Today at 6:57 am by Rocky
» Forming a committee to follow up on stopping the sale of the dollar to travelers
Today at 6:54 am by Rocky
» The Minister of Justice visits Al-Muthanna Governorate to discuss mechanisms for developing judicial
Today at 6:52 am by Rocky
» Agriculture: Farmers who were affected by the recent rains will be compensated
Today at 6:51 am by Rocky
» Al-Rasheed issues a warning regarding applying for advances and loans
Today at 6:49 am by Rocky
» Al-Rafidain announces the implementation of the comprehensive banking system in its main branch
Today at 5:24 am by Rocky
» Al-Rasheed warns of offices and pages claiming to promote the Salaf
Today at 5:22 am by Rocky
» Adviser to the Prime Minister: There are no conflicts in the route of the Baghdad Metro
Today at 5:19 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani: We are keen to develop the work of the TBI Bank and address the problems it faces
Today at 5:18 am by Rocky
» Agriculture explains the mechanism of implementing the calendar program and its economic gains
Today at 5:17 am by Rocky
» “The shocks have changed.” The Governor of the Central Bank explains the impact of the openness of I
Today at 5:16 am by Rocky
» The President of the Association of Private Banks sends an “important” invitation to the Central Ban
Today at 5:15 am by Rocky
» Al-Alaq: The Iraqi banking sector has witnessed significant qualitative developments in response to
Today at 5:12 am by Rocky
» On behalf of Al-Sudani, the Minister of Planning sponsors the signing ceremony of a memorandum of un
Today at 5:11 am by Rocky
» The Iraqi Travel Companies Association participates in the Arab Travel Market Exhibition
Today at 5:10 am by Rocky
» The start of the work of the Iraqi-Jordanian Economic Forum
Today at 5:07 am by Rocky
» Integrity Commission at the Arab Anti-Corruption Convention Conference
Today at 5:06 am by Rocky
» Election of the Speaker of Parliament between amendment and disruption
Today at 5:05 am by Rocky
» Plans to increase the real estate bank's capital
Today at 5:03 am by Rocky
» The Central Bank sells more than $276 million in the currency auction
Today at 5:02 am by Rocky
» Advisor to the Prime Minister: We are heading towards a complete transformation of the electronic pa
Today at 5:01 am by Rocky
» Savings and financial inclusion
Today at 5:00 am by Rocky
» Agriculture expects to market 6 million tons of wheat
Today at 4:58 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani chairs the first meeting of the Supreme Committee for Restructuring the Government Apparat
Today at 4:57 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani receives an official invitation to participate in the United Nations Climate Change Confer
Today at 4:55 am by Rocky
» "Baghdad Today" in the southern refineries: The Azmara unit will reduce imported gasoline and hard c
Today at 4:54 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani stresses the importance of supporting the pillars of food security
Today at 4:51 am by Rocky
» Kurdistan is an important oasis for investment. Security and economic stability eliminates the housi
Today at 4:50 am by Rocky
» Politician: Comparing Al-Halbousi to Al-Maliki is not up for discussion
Today at 4:46 am by Rocky
» The Kurdistan Democratic Party demands international supervision of the region's elections
Today at 4:45 am by Rocky
» Al-Sudani heads to Italy next week on an official visit
Today at 4:44 am by Rocky
» Warnings of challenges delaying budget approval, most notably the deficit
Today at 4:43 am by Rocky
» The Ministry of Oil sets the launch date for the fifth and sixth licensing rounds
Today at 4:41 am by Rocky
» Rafidain Bank announces the implementation of the comprehensive banking system in its main branch
Today at 4:40 am by Rocky
» Central Bank Governor: The banking sector is witnessing major qualitative developments
Today at 4:39 am by Rocky
» Economic: Neighboring countries do not import from Iraq for fear of fraud
Yesterday at 10:43 am by Rocky
» The Central Bank of Iraq sells more than $276 million in currency auction
Yesterday at 9:16 am by Rocky
» Agreement on the presidency of Parliament: Did Al-Halbousi win?
Yesterday at 7:09 am by Rocky
» Because of his corruption... Al-Karawi calls for Al-Halbousi to be held accountable
Yesterday at 7:08 am by Rocky
» Al-Shammari: The American presence in Iraq has no legal cover
Yesterday at 7:06 am by Rocky
» A story titled: Al-Fartusi, the Iraqi ports, and the 160 Committee
Yesterday at 7:04 am by Rocky
» The Minister of Finance of the Kurdistan Region expects the date of Baghdad’s sending of salaries fo
Yesterday at 7:03 am by Rocky
» What is the importance of conducting a pilot population census in Iraq?
Yesterday at 7:01 am by Rocky
» The start of the meetings of the sixth session of the joint Iraqi-Iranian committee in Tehran
Yesterday at 6:58 am by Rocky
» The budget schedules did not reach the Council of Ministers
Yesterday at 6:54 am by Rocky
» The Minister of Planning directs the installation and operation of gold screening units at Iraqi air
Yesterday at 6:52 am by Rocky
» Government advisor: Collections will shift almost completely to electronic payment in the middle of
Yesterday at 6:51 am by Rocky
» A politician accuses the American embassy of attracting parties inside Iraq to confuse the situation
Yesterday at 5:07 am by Rocky
» Deputy: The anti-prostitution law blocks the way for destructive ideas
Yesterday at 5:06 am by Rocky
» State of Law: A political agreement to resolve the position of Speaker of Parliament...these are its
Yesterday at 5:05 am by Rocky
» Kurdistan Parliament elections.. The insistence of the two parties intensifies and an international
Yesterday at 5:04 am by Rocky
» Jordan considers Iraq one of its "most important" main partners in the investment field
Yesterday at 5:02 am by Rocky
» Advisor to the Prime Minister: Iraq is a fertile environment for projects, and there is an expansion
Yesterday at 5:01 am by Rocky
» Parliament is close to approving the renewable energy project law
Yesterday at 5:00 am by Rocky
» The delay surrounds five Iraqi ministries.. What is the relationship with the budget?
Yesterday at 4:58 am by Rocky
» Basra Council threatens: We will not accept unreliable companies to work in Qurna service projects
Yesterday at 4:57 am by Rocky
» Iraq intends to convert collections to electronic payment in mid-2024
Yesterday at 4:54 am by Rocky
» Parliamentary Committee: 5 ministries whose completion rates are “low”
Yesterday at 4:53 am by Rocky
» Completion of the five-year national development plan 2024-2028
Yesterday at 4:51 am by Rocky
» Investment opportunities in the ancient city of Ur
Yesterday at 4:50 am by Rocky
» Today.. Baghdad hosts leading scientists and researchers in the field of artificial intelligence
Yesterday at 4:49 am by Rocky
» Conditions and horrors
Yesterday at 4:47 am by Rocky
» Democratic conditions threaten Kurdistan elections and embarrass the Commission
Yesterday at 4:46 am by Rocky
» “Consensus” disrupts laws in parliamentary culture
Yesterday at 4:44 am by Rocky
» Iraq celebrates “World Press Freedom Day”
Yesterday at 4:43 am by Rocky
» Including Iraq... five countries possess more than 1,000 tons of gold
Yesterday at 4:41 am by Rocky
» Davos is between two stations, is Iraq the third?
Yesterday at 4:40 am by Rocky
» Specialists: The food basket was a buffer to mitigate the blow of high prices
Yesterday at 4:39 am by Rocky
» Al-Rafidain Bank announces the implementation of the comprehensive banking system in its Hindi branc
Yesterday at 4:34 am by Rocky
» Learn about the proposed law replacing punishment with financial sums
Yesterday at 4:33 am by Rocky
» With the beginning of summer... poor services and a spiral of crises afflict the citizens of Kurdist
Yesterday at 4:30 am by Rocky
» A new scandal involving one of the “ten promising companies in Basra”... the Iraqi Plain strikes con
Yesterday at 4:29 am by Rocky
» With a package of files... Barzani to Tehran and Talabani to Washington next week
Yesterday at 4:28 am by Rocky
» An expert reveals the size of the "gas gap" in Iraq: Achieving sufficiency within 3 years is very di
Yesterday at 4:25 am by Rocky
» To reach an agreement on 10 memorandums...the start of the meetings of the sixth session of the Iraq
Yesterday at 4:24 am by Rocky
» The dollar is declining slightly against the Iraqi dinar in local markets
Yesterday at 4:22 am by Rocky
» Deputy: 4 factors hinder Iraqi development.. one of them is a 90% reduction - urgent
Yesterday at 4:21 am by Rocky
» Revealing the reason for its delay.. Elekti sets the date for sending the salaries of Kurdistan Regi
Yesterday at 4:19 am by Rocky
» The Iraqi development road project, ambitions and expected challenges
Yesterday at 4:18 am by Rocky
» Laws were enacted but did not find their way into implementation
Yesterday at 4:16 am by Rocky
» Iraq: Political withdrawals hamper the work of Parliament
Yesterday at 4:14 am by Rocky
» The continued fluctuation of the dollar exchange rates worries traders and citizens
Yesterday at 4:13 am by Rocky
» Vice: Nour Zuhair and his companions manage Iraqi ports
Yesterday at 4:10 am by Rocky
» The President of the Kurdistan Region visits Tehran today and meets with senior Iranian officials
Yesterday at 4:08 am by Rocky
» Al-Maliki confirms Iraq's openness to all countries of the world
Yesterday at 4:07 am by Rocky
» The World Bank is preparing to issue a human capital report in Iraq
Yesterday at 4:06 am by Rocky