EPIC @enablingpeace

EPIC is an independent 501(c)3 charitable organization founded in 1998 to promote peace and development in Iraq. enablingpeace.org/what-we-do/pro… Washington, DC Joined April 2009

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

a hour ago

4/7 On energy: Sudani announced a “historic” deal with the KRG & oil companies to resume exports via the Iraq–Turkey pipeline, suspended since March 2023. He said the agreement ensures fair wealth distribution & attracts investment.

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

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This week's #Iraq 🧵 1/7 PM Sudani referred ex-Wasit governor Mohammed al-Mayahi & other officials to court for negligence leading to July mall fire in al-Kut, which killed >60. Mayahi accused Sudani of politicizing the case & punishing him for refusing to join his coalition.

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

3 days ago

The Tigris & Euphrates are drowning in untreated sewage. 🚨 Our latest briefing asks: why is this disgusting practice allowed to continue? And what can Baghdad & Erbil do to save water, food & public health? Watch 🎥👇 youtube.com/watch?v=EPAHYw…

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

7 days ago

6/6 Environment: The KRG launched a “green belt” project around Erbil, aiming to plant 7m trees to improve air quality & cut sandstorms. Meanwhile, Iraq began building its first rainwater harvesting dam in Anbar, with 6.8m m³ capacity. 📄 Full report 👉enablingpeace.org/ishm512/

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

7 days ago

This week's #Iraq 🧵 1/6 In Doha, PM Sudani condemned Israeli strikes, warning they “kill off opportunities for peaceful solutions." He urged Arab-Islamic unity, coordinated deterrence, and called for a broad Islamic alliance to confront shared security & economic challenges.

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

7 days ago

2/6 The U.S. designated 4 Iraqi militias— Harakat al-Nujaba, Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya, & Kataib al-Imam Ali —as foreign terrorist orgs. Washington cited Iran’s ongoing support that enables the groups to carry out attacks across Iraq.

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

2 weeks ago

7/7 Economy & climate: Kurdistan launched a $230m JICA-backed wastewater project for Erbil—eventually to serve 3m people. Meanwhile, Iraq’s water reserves dropped to 5 bcm, the lowest in 80 years, amid low releases from Turkey. 📄 Full report: enablingpeace.org/ishm511/

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

2 weeks ago

This week’s Iraq 🧵 1/7 PM Sudani addressed NATO in Brussels, calling for stronger NATO ties on counterterrorism, cyber defense, air defense & deterrence. He expressed a vision that prioritizes sovereignty and keeps Iraq out of conflicts.

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Atlantic Council Middle East Programs @ACMideast

2 weeks ago

🇮🇶 This month, the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS operations are set to end in Iraq. @omar_nidawi, @DrAbbasKadhim, @VictoriaT_, @YerevanSaeed, @IbrahimAlAssil, @akeel11111 and more answer ten questions on Operation Inherent Resolve’s end in Iraq. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasour…

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

3 weeks ago

In our latest Iraq briefing, I speak to @IraqShamel about the recent deadly fighting in Sulaymaniyah, which authorities said was an operation to prevent an imminent coup against the PUK-led administration. youtu.be/B0zaApVI0fc

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

a month ago

This week’s Iraq🧵 1/8 After nearly a year of paralysis following last October’s regional legislative election, the KDP & PUK agreed to reconvene the Kurdistan Parliament in September. They also pledged to advance cabinet formation for the next KRG.

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

a month ago

7/7 Finally, Iraq & Syria discussed reviving the long-defunct oil pipeline to Baniyas port to diversify export routes. A joint team will assess needed repairs. Meanwhile, power grid woes persisted, with a nationwide blackout on Aug 11. Full report here: enablingpeace.org/ishm507/

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

a month ago

This week’s Iraq 🧵 1/7 Iraq’s electoral scene heats up: the election commission disqualified 68 candidates for criminal records — including 2 ex-governors. Meanwhile, Sulaymaniyah police arrested New Generation leader Shaswar Abdulwahid.

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Omar Al-Nidawi @omar_nidawi

2 months ago

This week’s Iraq 🧵 1/7 Tensions increased in Iraq’s Parliament over a push to pass the controversial Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law. A session to advance the law ended in chaos, with conflicting reports about quorum and recriminations between the speaker and his deputy.