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Najaf, Nov. 21 (AKnews) - United Nations' Iraqi representative Martin Kobler allegedly said that Iraq's security forces are able to face the problems that may occur after the U.S. withdrawal and reportedly promised that the U.N. will help in the areas of politics and development.
Kobler allegedly spoke at a press conference in Najaf after he met with Sayyid Ali-al-Sistani, a religious authority.
"The withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country is a great opportunity for the Iraqi people to prove that they can manage the country," Kobler reportedly said.
AKnews approached Kobler's office for comment but has not received an answer.
The talk with Sistani was reportedly about the U.S. withdrawal, the role of the U.N. in 2012 and "the problems of young people in Iraq".
Kobler was allegedly asked about the chances to lift the Chapter 7 sanctions against Iraq, but he only answered that he is going to visit Kuwait this week.
So-called Chapter 7 sanctions were imposed on Iraq after the Second Gulf War in 1991. Kuwait demands reparations for the Iraqi invasion, disclosure of the fate of Kuwaiti MIAs and the return of the remains of Kuwaitis POWs. Without Kuwait’s approval, it is not likely that the United Nations' Security Council lifts the Chapter 7 sanctions.
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Kobler allegedly spoke at a press conference in Najaf after he met with Sayyid Ali-al-Sistani, a religious authority.
"The withdrawal of U.S. troops from the country is a great opportunity for the Iraqi people to prove that they can manage the country," Kobler reportedly said.
AKnews approached Kobler's office for comment but has not received an answer.
The talk with Sistani was reportedly about the U.S. withdrawal, the role of the U.N. in 2012 and "the problems of young people in Iraq".
Kobler was allegedly asked about the chances to lift the Chapter 7 sanctions against Iraq, but he only answered that he is going to visit Kuwait this week.
So-called Chapter 7 sanctions were imposed on Iraq after the Second Gulf War in 1991. Kuwait demands reparations for the Iraqi invasion, disclosure of the fate of Kuwaiti MIAs and the return of the remains of Kuwaitis POWs. Without Kuwait’s approval, it is not likely that the United Nations' Security Council lifts the Chapter 7 sanctions.
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