Iraqi President warns towards complacency within the battle towards terrorism

He stated over the previous 40 years alone, Iraq has suffered wars, embargoes, tyranny, genocidal campaigns, in addition to “the grip of terrorism over our cities”.

Today, the nation is working to rebuild areas liberated from the extremist group ISIL, also called Daesh, and to make sure that displaced individuals can return dwelling.

Remain vigilant

President Salih advised world leaders the hazard terrorism poses can’t be understated.

“If we become lax and distracted by regional conflicts, we will simply see the return of obscurantist forces that will threaten our peoples and our security,” he stated, talking via an interpreter.

“Cooperation and solidarity are our only choice in our fight against international terrorism and the groups which support it. We have to fight against its funding, deal with its dangerous effects, and provide reparation to its victims, ensuring that these tragic sufferings are not repeated.”

Rebuilding after terrorism

Relatedly, Iraq has adopted a legislation to help Yazidi survivors of ISIL atrocities, which included mass executions, compelled conversions and sexual violence concentrating on 1000’s of Yazidi ladies and women.   

The legislation additionally covers ladies from different minority teams.

Mr. Salih reported nice progress in rebuilding areas “freed from the yoke of terrorism”, however stated his nation hopes to learn from worldwide assist.

“We must respond to the urgent humanitarian needs and promote the capacity for rebuilding the infrastructure in the country so that our citizens will be able to once again find a dignified and normal life.”  

‘National battle’ towards corruption  

Meanwhile, the President famous that corruption is one other menace to safety and stability, each worldwide and in Iraq.   

“Our country is facing corruption because of the heavy burden left behind by wars and conflicts that have squandered a huge part of the resources of the country, thus depriving Iraqis of the riches of their land,” he stated.

Describing the battle towards corruption as “a genuine national battle”, Mr. Salih reported that his Government is engaged on draft laws to recuperate stolen property.

“The situation of the country will not normalize unless we manage to beat corruption,” he acknowledged.

“This fight means we must limit the sources of corruption and block their various forms of access. We must ensure that funds are restored that have been plundered or trafficked, a great part of which are used to perpetuate violence and chaos in the country.  We have no other choice than that of victory.”

The President urged nations to assist Iraq discover these property.  He additionally referred to as for a world alliance to battle corruption, much like the one to fight terrorism globally.

Full textual content of speech, in Arabic, here.