Khazali describes UNHCR as a "turtle" and warns them of serious consequences

Khazali describes UNHCR as a "turtle" and warns them of serious consequences



Twilight News

Sunday, 29 July 2018

Shafaq News / The leader of "Asaib Ahl al-Haq" Qais al-Khazali, on Sunday, the work of the Electoral Commission "Turtle".

Al-Khazali said in a tweet followed by the twilight news that "the continuation of the current Commission with its procedures Salafpip as well as the increase in the number of stations with justifications, is contrary to the decision of the Federal Court, as well as a deliberate attempt to block the recommendations of the religious authority to accelerate the formation of the government."

"They have to know that the demonstration movement can touch them," Khazali said.

The Shiite cleric, Ali al-Sistani, in Friday sermon in a written speech by Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalai to speed the formation of the Iraqi government, on condition that the president is firm and strong, and meet the demands of citizens urgently.

He warned against changing the way peaceful demonstrations impose their will on officials. "Then the scene will have another face that we regret before it is too late," he said.

The demonstrations began in the city of Basra in early July, to demand better services, such as electricity and water, and to develop solutions to the deterioration of living conditions in the city, rich in oil.

The protest spread quickly and took a violent turn and reached Nasiriyah, Diwaniyah and Karbala in the south. It spread to the capital Baghdad a few days ago. Security forces confronted the demonstrators by force. Sufis were killed and dozens of people were wounded, including security forces.

Thousands demonstrated Friday in several areas of Iraq, including Baghdad, where security forces used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the demonstrators after they tried to go to the Green Zone, where the seat of government and parliament.

Since Monday, an atmosphere of cautious calm has prevailed in the provinces and cities of southern Iraq, with a week-long deadline set by tribal sheikhs for the government to take effect.

The cities of southern Iraq have suffered from neglect throughout successive Iraqi governments, despite the oil wealth they enjoy, especially the city of Basra, which is witnessing an unprecedented deterioration in services. 

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