Iraq Holds First Provincial Elections Since U.S. Troop Withdrawal
On Saturday, April 20, 2013, Iraq held its first elections since the withdrawal of U.S. troops. The voting process went smoothly without any major security incidents reported.
Monthly Archive: April 2013
إعلان الاختبار
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Iraq: the world’s next big eco-tourism destination?
Iraq’s southern marshes could become a centre for eco-tourism, based around floating hotels and guided wildlife tours, according to the winner of one of the world’s most prestigious environmental prizes.
The marshlands between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers are frequently described as the Garden of Eden or the Cradle of Civilisation.
Ambassador Issues Statement Condemning Boston Attacks
Ambassador Jabir Habeb offers condolences to victims and their families on behalf of the Iraqi people and reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Iraqi partnership in confronting terrorism.
Azzam Alwash of Iraq Receives 2013 Goldman Environmental Prize
“…the Mesopotamian marshes are starting to flourish again as a result of Alwash’s advocacy. Almost half of the original area is now flooded again, and the Sumerians have begun to reestablish their lives. In what is perhaps the most telling evidence of his success elevating the importance of the environment in Iraq, the restored marshes are slated to be established as the country’s first national park in the spring of 2013.”
Nouri al-Maliki: The U.S. has a foreign-policy partner in Iraq
On the 10th anniversary of the overthrow of Saddam Hussien, Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki penned an opinion piece in the Washington Post discussing the importance of the U.S.-Iraqi partnership.
Shell, Mitsubishi Will Start Iraq Plant on April 15
Royal Dutch Shell Plc (RDSA) and Mitsubishi Corp. (8058) will start capturing gas from Iraq’s oil fields next week in a $17 billion project known as Basra Gas Co.
“Basra Gas Co. will start operations officially on April 15,” said Ali Hussain Khudayir, director general of South Gas Co., which represents the Iraqi government’s controlling stake in the Basra Gas Co. venture.