Workshop Concerning Iraqi Minorities
Baghdad
31-01-2010
With an invitation from the United States Institute Of Peace (USIP) and the Institute for International Law and Human Rights (IILHR), the representative for the Shabak Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo and members of his political office Baghdad branch, participated in a workshop organized by these institutes concerning the position and future of the smaller components of the Iraqi society. The workshop was held in Al-Rasheed hotel in Baghdad for two days (29-30/1/2010).
Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo had many interventions and comments during the workshop discussion, expressing the melting of the Shabak minority by using chauvinist methods by large political parties who “pledge democracy”, some of the conferees adopted some of his opinions in the form of recommendations for Iraqi politicians and the next Iraqi parliament, which identified the challenges facing the Iraqi minorities and factions, his views were also the focus of praise and appreciation by the institutes which recommended to put it in their future programs or workshops.
Shabak Delegation Meet Ministers
Baghdad
28-01-2010
Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo head of the Shabak delegation had a meeting on Thursday 28/1/2010 with the Minister of Finance, Mr. Jabr Al-Zubaedy and the Minister for National Security Mr. Sherwan Al-Waeli. The Minister of Finance discussed the importance of approving the budget by Parliament and its impact on the economic situation in Iraq. While the delegation addressed the issue of compensation to affected villagers in Kahzna village , as well as the need for attention on providing more jobs in the city of Mosul especially for minorities as they have been forgotten. While the discussion dealt with the Minister for National Security was about the security situation in the city of Mosul, as well as the issue of joint forces. Mr. AL-Waeli indicated that joint forces are preliminary steps in order to minimize the control of non-regular forces in the Nineveh Plain. Dr. AL-Qaddo. stressed the importance of the Iraqi army presence in the Ninevah Plain as this will ensure the integrity of elections in the Nineveh Plain.
Dr. Al-QADDO....APPOINTMENTS & MEETINGS
Baghdad
18-01-2010
Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo met on Monday morning 18.01.2010 with the Iraqi deputy prime minister Dr. Rafae Issawi in his personal office and later on in the afternoon he met with the Mr. Ad Melkert special representative of the United Nations Secretary General at the UN headquarters in Iraq. In both these meeting Dr. Hunain AL-Qaddo discussed the following important issues:-
The spread of joint forces in the Nineveh Province in which Dr. Al-Qaddo stated that joint forces at the entrances to the city of Mosul will do only harm and trouble to the people living inside Mosul city, while he demanded that these joint forces should be in the areas where mostly the peshmerga forces are available like the Sheikhan , Sinjar area so that the Kurdish Peshmerga cant exercise their control over the electoral process in the upcoming election. As the Kurdistan coalition party are pushing selfmade false minority representatives in competing for the reserved seats for minorities in the Iraqi parliament. The Kurdish coalition are also practicing the purchase of votes through the distribution of large generators to villages, as happened in the village Saadeh Baawiza. He called on the Iraqi government and the UN to intervene in providing a fair election process for the minorities in which Iraqi battalion soldiers from the central government spread in these areas and also that the UN send observers to the election posts.
Dr. Al-QADDO..Meets UN head political section
Baghdad
17-01-2010
Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo was personally invited by th UN in Iraq to a meeting with Mrs. Nunu Mobetah Herwah Dehaemo head of the political section in the UN based in Iraq. Dr. Al-Qaddo discussed with her the representation of Iraqi minorities in the Iraqi parliament and that how some large Iraqi parties are trying to achieve control on these permanent seats for the minorities and that the real representatives for these minorities will be outcasted from the Iraqi parliament. Dr. Al-Qaddo also noted the necessity of the UN to be present in the Ninevah plain to inspect and observe the voting procedure on election day, so that rigging and false voting would be as minimal as possible.
Al-QADDO..UN AIDS THE IRAQI REFUGEES TO RETURN
Baghdad
14-01-2010
Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo member of the Iraqi National Reconciliation delegation stated in a news conference that their visit to Syria resulted in that the United Nations will aid the return of Iraqi refugees to Iraq. The UN stated that they have 215,000 registered Iraqi refugees in Syria and that they will also aid the refugees to be able vote in Syria in the main general Iraqi elections which are to be held in March 2010.
Dr. Al-Qaddo also noted that from the 215,000 that only 15% of them are willing to immigrate to a foreign country. The political UN advisor in Iraq met with the Iraqi parliament delegation and will co-operate with each other in helping the Iraqi refugees in Syria.
Dr. Al-Qaddo strongly denied that the delegation which visited Syria met any Iraqi Baathists, as a few Parliament members reported this false rumour.
Report ABout The Iraqi Parliament Delegation Which Visited Syria
Syria
09-01-2010
The Iraqi parliament delegation which consisted of 6 parliament members including Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo, which visited Damascus to get a closer look on the situation in which the Iraqi refugees are living and also try to convince them to return to their homeland.
A group of well known Iraqi refugees which consisted of merchants, ex Iraqi officers, religious men and also Iraqi artists which live in Syria were invited to the the Iraqi Embassy to meet the Iraqi parliament delegation and convey their problems to the delegation and also be able to question the delegation.
The delegation will write a complete report about their visit and findings in Syria and represent it to the Iraqi Parliament as soon as they return.
Dr. Al-Qaddo Visits AL-Muhamadia Star House ASSOCIATION
Syria
06-01-2010
Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo Iraqi member of parliament visited on the 6th of January 2010 the manager of Al-Muhamadia Star House Association Dr. Isaam Najie in his clinic to understand and get as much feedback about the Iraqi refugees living in Syria , especially in the Zeinab area in Damascus where most of the Iraqi refugess are situated. Dr. Alqaddo's main aim is to see the conditions in which the Iraqi refugees are living , trying to convince them to return to their homeland so that they can integrate in the new political system there. He will also present a complete report about his visit in Syria to the Iraqi Parliament when he returns.
Car Bomb Explodes Targeting the Shabak And Christians
Bartellah
04-01-2010
A car bomb exploded on 04.01.2010 in the center of Bartellah near the busy vegetable market. First reports indicated that 8 people have been injured with 2 serious injuries. The injured where from the Shabak and Christian minorities. It is also important to note that the Kurdish Peshmerga are responsible for these attacks as they have soldiers all over the Ninevah plain and regard themselves as protecting these areas.
Mr. Qusay Abbas Detained By KUrdish Peshmerga
Bartellah
28-12-2009
Mr. Qusay Abbas ninevah provincial council member representing the Shabak people was with his official convoy heading towards Ali Rash Village to participate in Ashura at exactly 13:00 pm on 28.12.2009, when his convoy was stopped and detained by the Kurdish Peshmerga . The Slevany Kurdish battalion arrested him and his bodyguards and took all their arms and Mr. qusay was taken to an unknown place where he was interrogated and insulted. The Kurdish officer threatened him that if he ever returned to this area he would be shot dead and that these areas are Kurdish areas belonging to the Kurdish people.
The Shabak People Mourn ASHURA
Bartellah
25-12-2009
As usual every year the Shabak people mourn Ashura and participate their religious and ethnic customs. Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo and the Shabak Democratic Assembly also played a major role in helping to organise this major event. Thousands of shabak people walked from their villages to Imam Zein Al-Abedeen Mosque......
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Dr. Al-Qaddo Participates in International Workshop
Como/Italy
04-12-2009
Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo was invited to participate in an international workshop on the 4th-5th December in Como , Italy . The workshops main headlines were "Iraq towards the New Elections". Dr. Al-Qaddo discussed alot of his own points of view and solutions.....
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Helsinki Agreement & Future OF KIRKUK
Baghdad
19-11-2009
Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo was one of the members of the Iraqi Parliament to be invited to a conference concerning the future of Kirkuk and the Helsinki Agreement. Experts in solving political crisis from Ireland , South Africa also attendend the conference. Dr. Al-Qaddo gave his point of view to Kirkuk especially concerning the provincial elections there and the changes which have happened in the area after 2003. The conference was held between 19-21.11.2009.
Womens Shabak Group Distribute AID
Ninevah Plain
18-10-2009
The Womens Shabak Group distributed packages of aid to 100 Shabak families in need with the help of the UNHCR in the Ninevah Plain.
AL-Qaddo MEETS WITH Pope Representative in IRAQ
Ninevah Plain
17-10-2009
Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo was invited to a meeting which included the highest ranking syrian catholic priests in Iraq and also the pope representative in Iraq. Dr. Al-Qaddo discussed with them the security situation in Iraq particularly the christians situation as they have been targeted and displaced by the terrorits and ensuring essential services for the minorities that live in the Ninevah Plain.
Assasination Attempt ON MAYOR OF BARTELLAH TOWN
Ninevah Plain
16-10-2009
Mr Abdel-Ameer Zainal mayor of Bartellah town in the Ninevah plain was returning from a meeting in Mosul city where his convoy was targeted with an I.E.D bomb at Al-Intisar crossroads in Mosul city. One policeman was killed and 3 of his bodyguards were injured, 1 critically injured. Luckily Mr. Abdel.Ameer was not hurt in the explosion. This was a planned terrorist act which the terrorists are increasing their attacks on the humble Shabak people. We once again ask the central government to send soldiers to the Niveah Plain to protect all minorities in that area.
Iraqi Minorities Unknown Fate in Upcoming General Elections
Baghdad
09-10-2009
The Iraqi religious and ethnic minorities are upset and worried in the upcoming general elections at the end of Januray in 2010, as until now no permanent seats have been reserved for the minoritites in Iraq. Also as the elections are closening, the minorities are being threatened and harassed by many different militias in trying to control and steal their voices or seats. The Shabak people have been displaced from Mosul city and totally controlled by the Kurdish militias in trying to Kurdify them, the Christians have also been displaced and are forced to leave Iraq. This is occuring in every religious or ethnic minority in Iraq.
Kurdsih Asiash Strict Control OVER Ninevah Plain
Ninevah Plain
08-10-2009
In an ever increasing force to take control of Ninevah plain and to Kurdify the whole area, the Kurdish Asiash (secret police) notified all
property sell offices not to sell any piece of property in the Ninevah plain only under their strict approval.
This is just another case in which the Kurdish Peshmerga are taking the area by force and Kurdifiying it step by step, it is sad to see that the central government seem to be helpless and especially the Ninevah governate.
Dr. Al-Qaddo between his people visitng the Shabak villages
Ninevah Plain
22-09-2009
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Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo head of the Shabak Democratic Assembly met his beloved people and visited many Shabak villages during his stay in the Ninevah Plain.
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The Shabak ...CAUGHT BETWEEN TERRORISTS & KURDISH MILITIAS
Ninevah Plain
After the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003 , the Shabak people hoped that they can live peacefully in a new Iraq where they would be recognised as Shabak and not arabs as the evil Baathist regime tried to displace and arabise them.
This was sadly to be a new nightmare for the Shabak people as in Saddams regime their only feind was the Bathiist regime , after 2003 the Shabak people had many new enemies:-
- Baathists (In Mosul Baathists party members have killed hundreds of Shabak)
- Al-Qaeda (Terrorist Organisation which has killed hundreds of Shabak for their belief as being Shiite Muslims)
- Radical Islamists ( Sunni Fanatic Radical Muslims have killed many Shabak and Turkmen Shiite in and around Mosul)
- Kurdish Parties ( Since 2003 the Kurdish parties are trying to Kurdify the Shabak people, using force and assasinating any person who stand in their way to annex the Ninevah Plain into Kurdistan Iraq)
A statitic which shows the killings, displacement of the Shabak people:-
- over 5780 Shabak people have been killed since 2003
- over 17530 Shabak families have been displaced in Mosul city
Ethnic Minorities Living In North Iraq And Their Difficulties
Baghdad
17-09-2009
An article written by Turkmen Human Rights Foundation , which describes the difficulties, threats which the ethnic minorities are facing in North Iraq due to the Kurdish Parties agenda in the area trying to Kurdify and annex Kirkuk and regions of Ninevah into the Kurdistan Region.
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Al-Qaddo Meets WITH American Ambassador
Baghdad
10-09-2009
The American Embassy in Baghdad invited Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo head of the Shabak Assembly for a meeting on the 10.09.2009 .
Dr. Hunain Al-Qaddo met with Gary A. Grappo American Ambassador in Iraq where they discussed the security situation in Iraq and especially about the atrocities and killings which the Shabak people are facing in Ninevah plain from terrorists and also the Kurdish peschmerga.
Dr. Al-Qaddo also gave the American Ambassador documents and pappers proving that the Kurdish parties and Peschmerga have been displacing, threatning and arresting many Shabak people for not complying to their demands.
Al-Qaddo Flies with Injured Shabak to Ankara
Turkey
22-08-2009
Dr. Al-Qaddo accompanied serious injured Shabak people from the Khazna terrorist blast to Ankara , Turkey where the Turkish government accepted them to be treated there.
Dr. Al-Qaddo visited the injured Shabak regularly at the hospital in Ankara and also had a few important meetings with the Turkish government relating the worsening case of the Shabak people in Ninevah plain and also the difficulties that the minorities in Iraq are facing.
Dr. Al-Qaddo also thanked the Turkish government for there sincere gestures in accepting the Shabak to be treated in Turkey.
Clinton condemns recent blasts in Iraq
Ninewah Plain
18-08-2009
BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned the deadly bombings that hit Iraq throughout the past few weeks and left scores of people dead or wounded.
“The United States shares leaders’ condemnation of the blasts that occurred across Iraq during the past few weeks, particularly of the repeated attacks on Shiite houses of worship in Shabak and Yazidi villages in Ninewa province,” the office of the official spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State said in a statement received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
Clinton called on the Iraqi government to pursue those responsible for the attacks and bring them to justice.
Failed Attempt To Assasinate Mr. Qusay
Mosul
16-08-2009
Mr. Qusay Abbas member of the Ninevah Provincial Council presenting the Shabak ethnic minority survived an attempted assasination on his life on Sunday 16-08-2009 while his car was struck with an IED "improvised explosive device". Mr. Qusay and 2 of his body guards were injured in the attack.
The Shabak ethnic minority have been ferociously targeted by terrorists in the last few months. August 2009 is the bloodiest month for the Shabak people.