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Shafaq News
2 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
UN pledges action on Sinjar Agreement
Shafaq News – Duhok Mohamed Al Hassan, Head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and Special Representative of the Secretary-General, confirmed Wednesday that the United Nations is working 'diligently' to implement the Sinjar Agreement and improve conditions for the return of displaced families. Speaking from a displacement camp in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Al Hassan described the agreement —prepared by Baghdad and Erbil with UN support—as a framework to enable the return of those displaced from Sinjar in northern Iraq, where ISIS's 2014 assault triggered a Yazidi genocide and mass displacement—much of it toward Duhok. 'We are working to create the right environment for families to return to their areas,' he noted, adding that discussions with federal and Regional authorities will focus on the services and infrastructure required in Sinjar's villages. He ruled out setting a timeline for resolving displacement but stressed that the prolonged presence of families in camps 'does not reflect the status of a country like Iraq, which is largely stable.' According to UNHCR, Iraq is home to 1,053,038 internally displaced persons. While most reside in urban areas or informal settlements, around 100,000 remain in 21 camps—primarily in the Kurdistan Region. Provinces hosting the largest IDP populations include Nineveh, Duhok, Erbil, al-Sulaymaniyah, Kirkuk, Saladin, Diyala, Al-Anbar, and Baghdad. Nearly 4.9 million people have returned to their home areas, particularly in Nineveh and Al-Anbar, Saladin, Diyala, Kirkuk, and Baghdad.
Qatar Tribune
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar's Ibrahim Al Hasan makes AFC's Future Stars list
QNA Kuala Lumpur The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has selected 11 young players who shone with their national teams during the 3rd round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Among those players is Qatar's Ibrahim Al Hassan. The AFC invited fans to vote for their top star. The AFC published a report on its official website on Tuesday, giving fans the opportunity to vote for the future star among the young players who participated with their national teams in the third round of the World Cup qualifiers. The report highlighted the remarkable performance of Qatar team player Ibrahim Al Hassan, who scored his first international goal with the national team against the UAE in the first round of the third round of the qualifiers, in addition to his contribution to the victory over Kyrgyzstan when he came on as a substitute and scored a goal in the third round. The 19-year-old Al Hassan will compete with a number of players who have promising futures with their national teams, including Saudi Arabia's Musab Al Juwayr (22 years old), Abdukodir Khusanov (21 years old), who became the first player from Uzbekistan to play professionally in the English Premier League with Manchester City, Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (22 years old), Indonesian center-back Justin Hubner (21 years old), and other players who caught the eye during their participation with their national teams in the final stage of World Cup qualifiers. Team Qatar has qualified for the fourth round of the World Cup qualifiers, after finishing fourth in Group A of the third round of the qualifiers. The fourth stage will feature six teams that finished third and fourth in the third round of the Asian qualifiers, including Qatar, Iraq, Oman, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The AFC previously selected Qatar and Saudi Arabia to host the fourth round matches, which will be held from Oct. 8-14, 2025. The draw will take place on July 17, with the six teams divided into two groups of three, each competing in a pool format. The top team in each group will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup.
ILoveQatar.net
08-07-2025
- Sport
- ILoveQatar.net
Qatar's Ibrahim Al Hassan selected by AFC among Favourite Future Stars of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has selected 11 young players who shone with their national teams during the 3rd round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Among those players is Qatar team player Ibrahim Al Hassan. The AFC invited fans to vote for their best star. The AFC published a report on its official website on Tuesday, giving fans the opportunity to vote for the future star among the young players who participated with their national teams in the third round of the World Cup qualifiers. The report highlighted the remarkable performance of Qatar team player Ibrahim Al Hassan, who scored his first international goal with the national team against the UAE in the first round of the third round of the qualifiers, in addition to his contribution to the victory over Kyrgyzstan when he came on as a substitute and scored a goal in the third round. The 19-year-old Al Hassan will compete with a number of players who have promising futures with their national teams, including Saudi Arabia's Musab Al Juwayr (22 years old), Abdukodir Khusanov (21 years old), who became the first player from Uzbekistan to play professionally in the English Premier League with Manchester City, Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki (22 years old), Indonesian center-back Justin Hubner (21 years old), and other players who caught the eye during their participation with their national teams in the final stage of World Cup qualifiers. Team Qatar has qualified for the fourth round of the World Cup qualifiers, after finishing fourth in Group A of the third round of the qualifiers. The fourth stage will feature six teams that finished third and fourth in the third round of the Asian qualifiers, including Qatar, Iraq, Oman, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The AFC previously selected Qatar and Saudi Arabia to host the fourth-round matches, which will be held from Oct. 8-14, 2025. The draw will take place on July 17, with the six teams divided into two groups of three, each competing in a pool format. The top team in each group will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup.
Iraqi News
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
UNAMI committed to Iraq's future as withdrawal plan proceeds
Baghdad ( -Omani diplomat Mohamed Al Hassan, the United Nations Special Representative for Iraq and head of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), briefed the UN Security Council in New York on June 10. Al Hasan noted recent progress in Iraq's stability, regional integration, and democratic processes, as well as UNAMI's evolving role. In his address, Al Hassan expressed strong support for Iraq, stating, 'I reaffirm my full confidence in Iraq and the Iraqi people, and in the ability of this ancient nation — one of the founding members of the United Nations — to reclaim its civilizational stature.' He added that the UN, and he personally, remain fully committed to assisting Iraq and will 'spare no effort in doing so.' Al Hassan also outlined ongoing structural changes within UNAMI as part of a transition strategy. As the mission moves toward a drawdown, it has begun closing offices in Kirkuk and Mosul and is gradually reducing staffing levels. Despite the scale-back, UNAMI will continue working closely with the Iraqi government to ensure a smooth and timely transition while fulfilling its remaining mandates.
Shafaq News
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Ex-diplomat criticizes UN briefing for ignoring Iraq's crises
Shafaq News/ The latest UN Security Council briefing on Iraq glossed over deep political and security challenges and emphasized superficial gains, former Iraqi diplomat Ghazi Faisal said on Wednesday. The Council convened on Tuesday at 5:00 PM Baghdad time (10:00 AM New York), with UN Special Representative Mohamed Al Hassan delivering an update on recent developments and the status of the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). Established in 2003 under Resolution 1500 following the US-led invasion, UNAMI has since expanded its mandate to include political mediation, election oversight, and humanitarian coordination. Speaking to Shafaq News, Faisal, who heads the Iraqi Center for Strategic Studies, argued that Al Hassan's remarks leaned heavily on optimistic developments while ignoring the structural crises that continue to destabilize Iraq. He suggested the upbeat tone may be intended to ease UNAMI's exit by late 2025 without jeopardizing relations with Baghdad. He contrasted Al Hassan's approach with that of former UNAMI heads Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and Ján Kubiš, who had more openly flagged militant threats, law enforcement breakdowns, forced displacement, and electoral fraud—particularly in 2018. 'Al Hassan focused on electoral transitions, but who's ensuring voter protection and transparency?' Faisal also raised alarm over reports of voter ID cards being sold for up to 500,000 Iraqi dinars (about $354), despite the Independent High Electoral Commission's insistence that only registered cardholders can vote in the 11 November elections, warning, 'If vote buying, military pressure, and partisan influence on state employees persist, it will undermine democratic legitimacy.' While Al Hassan portrayed elections as a peaceful tool for reform, Faisal expressed doubt. 'Fair elections could shift the political landscape—but just as likely, we'll see fraud, coercion, and the recycling of the same ruling elite entrenched since 2003.'
