Iraq's CF condemns Baghdad ministry assault
On Sunday, Iraq's Coordination Framework, a bloc of Shiite ruling parties, condemned the recent armed assault on a Ministry of Agriculture office in southern Baghdad, describing it as a violation of the law and an affront to state authority.
In a statement, the group expressed its support for all legal and governmental steps aimed at restoring order, rejecting the use of weapons outside official state channels.
'We urge the relevant authorities to carry out a transparent investigation and ensure those responsible are held accountable,' the statement added.
The violence broke out Sunday when units from the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) clashed with government security personnel at an Agriculture Ministry facility in Baghdad's al-Dora district. Two people were killed—including a civilian bystander—and 12 others were injured.
The Joint Operations Command later identified PMF brigades 45 and 46 as being involved in the incident. Authorities also reported that 14 suspects had been arrested.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Rudaw Net
an hour ago
- Rudaw Net
US calls on Iraq to punish pro-Iran militants over deadly Baghdad attack
Also in Iraq Kurdish MP urges Iraqi president to halt Qaratapa upgrade Iraqi authorities arrest PMF members linked to attack on ministry Iraq to hit 52 degrees Celsius amid scorching summer Iraq sees drop in wheat production amid summer drought A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The United States on Monday called on the Iraqi government to bring the perpetrators of a deadly Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF, or Hashd al-Shaabi) attack on an agriculture ministry branch in Baghdad the day prior to account 'without delay" and hold an Iran-backed faction responsible. An 'armed assault' by the PMF on an agriculture ministry office in Baghdad's Karkh district on Sunday left three people dead - a policeman, a civilian, and a member of the powerful Iran-backed Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah. Baghdad confirmed that the perpetrators of the attack were PMF members. 'We call on the Government of Iraq to take measures to bring these perpetrators and their leaders to justice without delay,' the US Embassy in Baghdad said in a statement. It blamed the PMF-affiliated Kataib Hezbollah, a US-designated armed group, for the attack. 'We are saddened by the loss of life, which included federal police and an innocent civilian, and wish a swift recovery to the wounded,' the embassy stated. Washington holds Kataib Hezbollah, a key player in the Iran-led 'Axis of Resistance,' responsible for numerous attacks on US assets in the region since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict in October 2023. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani vowed on Sunday to hold the perpetrators accountable and ordered a probe into the attack. 'No one has the right to replace the state or its authorities, and no party is above the law,' Sudani said in an emergency security meeting following the attack. Iraq's Shiite-led Coordination Framework also condemned the attack as a 'violation of the law and state procedures.'
Shafaq News
2 hours ago
- Shafaq News
US, Israel skip UN Gaza conference
Shafaq News - Washington The United States and Israel will boycott a United Nations conference on Monday aimed at reviving momentum for a two-state solution, arguing the meeting will derail efforts to end the war in Gaza. Tommy Pigott, Deputy Spokesperson for the US State Department, dismissed the conference as 'a gift to Hamas,' accusing the group of obstructing ceasefire efforts. Explaining Washington's position, Pigott emphasized that the US 'will not support actions that jeopardize the prospect for a long-term, peaceful resolution to the conflict.' Israel also plans to skip the event. 'We are not taking part in a conference which doesn't first urgently address the issue of condemning Hamas and returning all of the remaining hostages,' stated Jonathan Harounoff, international spokesperson at Israel's UN mission. Their stance follows the decision by both Washington and Tel Aviv to pull out of ongoing ceasefire talks with Hamas. US President Donald Trump accused the group of 'deliberately obstructing' efforts to reach a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, claiming it has 'no real intention of reaching an agreement.' Co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, the meeting was originally set for June but postponed after Israel struck Iran. Ministers from several countries are now expected to gather at UN headquarters in New York to discuss parameters for a future Palestinian state, while also addressing Israeli security concerns. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the conference would also serve as a platform to promote broader recognition of Palestinian statehood. 'We will launch an appeal in New York so that other countries join us to initiate an even more ambitious and demanding dynamic that will culminate on September 21,' he told La Tribune Dimanche. Last week, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed France intends to recognize a Palestinian state during the annual UN General Assembly in September — a move opposed by both Israel and the United States. The conference takes place as Israel's war in Gaza approaches its tenth month. Since the conflict began, 59,821 Palestinians have been killed and 144,851 wounded, according to Gaza health authorities
Shafaq News
2 hours ago
- Shafaq News
President Barzani: Not a single Yazidi should remain forgotten
Shafaq News – Erbil Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani called on the Iraqi government to fulfill its responsibilities toward the Yazidi community, particularly after the 2014 genocide committed by the Islamic State (ISIS). In a speech delivered on the president's behalf by his advisor Dilshad Shahab, during a ceremony commemorating the eleventh anniversary of the Yazidi genocide in Erbil on Monday, Barzani stressed the importance of justice, recognition, and sustained support for Yazidi survivors. According to the statement, the Kurdistan Region will continue its efforts, including at the international level, to ensure broader recognition of the genocide and to support Yazidis in reclaiming their rights. It affirmed the Region's commitment to backing all initiatives aimed at protecting Yazidis and assisting in their recovery. The presidency's remarks underscored that the fate of Yazidis still missing since 2014 must not be neglected. 'The Office for the Rescue of Kidnapped Yazidis, originally established by the presidency, must persist in its mission until the status of every abductee is known.' The Kurdish president also called for the implementation of the Yazidi Survivors Law, adopted by the Iraqi parliament to recognize and compensate victims of ISIS crimes. 'Eleven years after the genocide, large numbers of Yazidis remain displaced, many still living in camps under difficult conditions. Their original areas, including Sinjar and nearby districts, remain largely destroyed, with little access to basic services or a sense of security.' According to the presidency, this ongoing situation not only hinders the return of Yazidis to their homes but reflects 'a broader failure by the federal government to establish stability in Sinjar.' The area, it said, remains under the control of various armed factions, despite the 2020 Sinjar Agreement between Baghdad and Erbil. The presidency reiterated that Sinjar must not remain a contested zone for militias and that full implementation of the agreement — including the establishment of a local administration and public services — is necessary to provide Yazidis with the confidence to return. It also stressed the role of the international community in supporting reconstruction efforts, delivering justice, and recognizing the genocide. 'The Kurdistan Region continues to lobby for broader international acknowledgment.' Concluding the message, President Barzani reiterated his readiness to offer full support to Yazidis, affirming, 'Not a single abductee should remain forgotten. Whatever is necessary for their rescue or to uncover their fate, we will continue to pursue it.'
