ZOWAA – KALIH A delegation from the ChaldoAssyrian Student & Youth Union – Kalih Branch visited Mr. Salim Kako, member of the Kurdistan parliament on behalf of the Rafidain slate that won two seats of the quota that was designated for our people. They congratulated him and wished him all the success in his work to serve the cause of our people. At the same time, Mr. Salim Kako expressed his gratitude and appreciation for their … Read entire article »

ZOWAA – ARBIL In a series of meetings with the winning slates of the new Kurdistan region parliament, the President of Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Mr. Massoud Barzani, received a delegation from the Assyrian Democratic Movement on the morning of August 27, 2009. The delegation was received in Mr. Barzani’s official residence in Salah Al-Deen and it included Mr. Younan Hozaya, Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Salim Kako and Mrs. Jeehan Ismael, both members of Kurdistan region parliament on behalf of the Rafidain slate.  The meeting discussed the formation of the new cabinet (6th cabin) where our delegation reviewed its strong role in previous cabinet positions, and how its participation came from ADM’s keenness to protect our people’s rights and constant striving to rightfully represent them. The delegation also emphasized the importance of strengthening … Read entire article »

ZOWAA – ARBIL  Mr. Salim Kako, member of the Iraqi Kurdistan Parliament from the Rafidain Slate, and Mr. Nazar Hanna, leadership member and Arbil Branch director for the Assyrian Democratic Movement met with a number of activist and leaders that helped in the recent elections campaign which included recruits from The ChaldoAssyrian Student & Youth Union, The Assyrian Women’s Union, and ADM supporters that played an important role in the elections campaign.  Mr. Salim acknowledged their role … Read entire article »

Assyrian Democratic Movement (ADM) – Dohuk Branch Press Releaase During the last campaign in the Iraq Kurdistan Regional governoment elections it was confirmed that officials of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) were instructing the Kurdish population to vote for the People’s Council – Slate 68 that contained candidates/members from (KDP). The “Al-Rafidain List”reported this misconduct to the Iraqi High Electoral Commission and the United Nations so the quota system that was provided to the Iraqi minorities can preserve its purpose. The reporting of these misconducts was not well received. During Ashur Satellite TV media coverage, a supporter of the Rafidain slate and a member of the Assyrian Democratic Movement (ADM) Mr. Nimrod Sheba revealed the KRG elections violations and cited an example that included the KDP 8th branch director Mr. Mohamed Mihsin in … Read entire article »

Zowaa – Bartelah On Friday August 14, 2009, The Assyrian Aid Society of Iraq through its Kaleh Office sent an Aid convey that included a variety of food goods for the affected residents of the village Khazna from the blasts that targeted innocent people. Many residents across the village showed their appreciation and thankfulness through several media interviews for this humanitarian initiative, which reflects on the brotherly solidarity between all the various Iraqi components. They wished the Assyrian Aid Society all the success in its humanitarian tasks and services for all the needy people of Iraq. … Read entire article »

Zowaa – Suleimaniyah On the morning of August 11, 2009, Mr. Jalal Talabani, the President of the Republic of Iraq, received a delegation from the Assyrian Democratic Movement lead by the Secretary General Mr. Younadam Kanna, a member of the Iraq Parliament, Mr. Younan Hozaya, the Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Idrese Merza, and Mr. Emad Youkhana. In the meeting, there were discussions about the recent Kurdistan regional elections and the political situation in general. The President reiterated the … Read entire article »

ZOWAA – DOHUK Asayesh – Amadiyah Security Department on Thursday August 6th arrested Mr. Nimrod Sheba from the village of Komaneh due to his difference of view with the local leadership of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in Amadiyah. We have learned from a source familiar with Mr. Sheba that said he had criticized the intervention of the KDP 8th Branch Director to influence the direction of the voters of our people for the benefit of the “People’s Council” List. For this reason, he has faced a lot of pressure and its end result was his arrest. It should be noted that this is not the first case in which our people in the Kurdistan Region have faced pressure and been arrested because of their opinion and political affiliations. … Read entire article »