KTFA Members "News and Views" Tuesday Afternoon 7-9-19

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KTFA Members "News and Views" Tuesday Afternoon 7-9-19

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Samson: More than 60,000 people received an Iraqi passport last week

8th July, 2019

The official spokesman of the Ministry of the Interior, Major General Saad Maan, on Monday, that more than 60 thousand people received an Iraqi passport last week
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"The Directorate of Civil Status, Passports and Residency issued 60217 passports and 77,709 transactions in progress," Maan said in a statement received by the ministry.

He added that "104008 registered on the national card," noting that "it issued 11582 cards in all over Iraq , while issued 5377 Iraqi citizenship certificate in Baghdad last week."   LINK
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Don961:  Deputy: Auction sale of currency outside the control of the Central Bank

Last updated: 8 July 2019 - 1:49 PM

Baghdad, July 08, 2019 - The auction of currency outside the control of the Central Bank, between the latter sells 150-200 million dollars on a daily basis.

"There are problems and irregularities recorded on the sale of the currency by the Central Bank as well as the currency exchange rate, which is often moving and unstable in most cases," pointing out that "any candidate for the post of governor to sit with the Finance Parliamentary to discuss these two things" .

Representatives of different blocs and components often speak of a uncle The Supreme Judicial Council has decided to set up a judicial investigation body in 2015 to look into documents relating to money laundering operations, but has not yet announced the results of its investigations.

The deputy for the province of Dhi Qar that "there is a complete conviction is available in the parliamentary finance confirms the existence of corruption in the window selling the currency because of the way of selling the dollar and the parties dealing with the Central Bank."

Al-Saadawi proposed "solve the problem of selling the currency and reduce the phenomenon of corruption by monitoring all banks Al-Ahlia and banking companies in the issue of selling the currency, "pointing out that" the Central Bank's sales of the dollar range from 150 to 200 million dollars on a daily basis. "

He said that" there are annual reports, quarterly and monthly, received by the Finance Committee of the Parliamentary Bureau of Financial Supervision and Integrity Commission since 2014 confirms the existence of manipulation and practical Major corruption in the window of selling the currency, "adding that" these reports indicate the lack of control of the central bank management on the window selling the currency. "    link

Hammy14:  Once again, "lack of control of the Central Bank management on the window selling of currency." Auctions are still on a daily basis with not enough oversight. Does the reinstatement of the IQD rectify this? Or must they fix this first before we can expect to see a change in the rate? We keep hearing just how incredibly close we are to the RI, and then we see reports like this. Fake news maybe? I'm not so sure....

Landoffuzz: Is it possible, Hammy, that the CBI is "educating" the public that this is an ongoing problem and that is why we must raise the rate?

Samson:  Saleh: Iraq is pursuing a clear and principled policy on international issues

9th July, 2019

President Barham Saleh said on Tuesday that Iraq is pursuing a clear and principled policy on regional and international issues in order to achieve security and stability in the region.  "President Barham Saleh received today at the Peace Palace in Baghdad the Ambassador of the European Union to Iraq, Ramón Belkwa, on the occasion of the end of his duties," the statement said.

Saleh stressed the importance of strengthening relations of friendship with the European Union at all levels and continuing coordination and consultation on issues of mutual interest, which will strengthen cooperation between the two sides.

He explained that "Iraq is pursuing a clear and principled policy on regional and international issues in order to achieve security and stability in the region," praising "Ambassador Belkoa's efforts in developing the pace of bilateral relations between Iraq and the European Union, wishing him success in his future tasks."

Belka said that "the Union considers working with Iraq a major priority given its regional and international standing and its ability to play an effective role in resolving regional crises." LINK

Samson:  Industry is looking with KIA to assemble Korean cars in Iraq

9th July, 2019

The General Company for the Automobile Industry and Equipment, one of the companies of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, on Tuesday discussed with the representatives of Kia in Iraq to increase cooperation to collect Korean pregnancy cars and salons.

"The representative of Kia in Iraq visited the headquarters of the General Company for the manufacture of cars and equipment during which they discussed a number of common issues for the development of production lines for the collection of cars and vehicles load," said the director general of the company Sadiq Saba al-Tamimi in a statement received by Al-Ghad Press. Korean Salon ".

He stressed that "the need to expand and increase production through the introduction of cars Sportg, Sorrento and Cerato with the addition of the proportion of the manufacture of some parts within the company," noting that "his company has a cadre of engineering and technical advanced and hands skilled worker qualified to build a real industry solid and advanced technology and keep pace with the development in Industrial area".   LINK

Don961:   Despair in Iranians: We want a normal life

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DUBAI - Iran's decision to continue defying the United States to raise uranium enrichment beyond the limit set by the nuclear deal in 2015 has deepened the Iranians' fear that their country would remain in a protracted crisis.

Iran's pessimism has been further exacerbated by Tehran's announcement that it has upgraded uranium enrichment to a level higher than that allowed under the agreement, which means crossing red lines that even put European "allies" at the door of withdrawal.

"Yes, life is difficult because of the sanctions," said a 43-year-old housewife named Fairuzah in Babelsar. I think the price of this nuclear program is high for the Iranian people. "

The confrontation took on a military dimension as Washington accused Tehran of attacking oil tankers and Iran dropped a US aircraft, which was the motive behind Trump's unfinished strikes. Under the nuclear deal with world powers, sanctions that have been in place for years have been lifted to allow Iran to conclude global trade deals in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear program. But did not reap any benefits until Trump decided to withdraw from the agreement.

Trump's goal of imposing "maximum pressure" on Iran is to push for tougher restrictions on its nuclear activities, abandon its missile program and reduce its support for militant factions in Middle East conflicts.

Commodity prices have risen sharply in Iran and the number of job seekers among young Iranians is increasing. In April, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicted that Iran's economy would shrink for the second consecutive year and inflation could reach 40 percent.

"Look at Syria, Iraq and Yemen, these countries have been suffering for years and I am not a supporter of the Iranian regime, but sanctions harm people, not their leaders," she said. Prices of bread, cooking oil and other commodities have seen significant increases.

The devaluation of the Iranian riyal has forced more than 60 percent of some small factories to close because of the scarcity of raw materials and hard currency.

"Living is very expensive," said Ghorban Ali Husseini, a teacher at Shiraz Elementary School. Prices are rising almost every day. My salary is about $ 200 and I have two children. " "I work in three jobs and yet I find it difficult to meet the needs of my family. America must stop hurting Iranian people like me by imposing sanctions on our country. "

Iranian authorities say 15 percent of the workforce is unemployed. Salaries are low in many official jobs, which means that the actual figure for those who do not have an appropriate job is likely to be much higher.

"I want to live a normal life," said Sorush, who blames the confrontation policies of Iranian leaders. I have a university degree but I am unemployed and desperate and sad. Now with these tensions, I have become less optimistic and scared. "

Many Iranians say they are tired of the conflict caused by the leadership in both countries. "I appeal to you, political leaders in America and in Iran, to allow us to live in peace," says Nira Seddat, 56, a retired school in Bushehr.

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