SRSG Kubiš urges resumption of the Work of the Council of Representatives

Intensive political consultations resulted today in an important move that has created an opportunity for a speedy resumption of the work of the united Council of Representatives to pave the way for the reorganization of the government and implementation of profound political, security and economic reforms, as well as anti-corruption measures that the people, civil society and political forces outside and inside the Council of Representatives have been demanding for many months.

“Political crisis and deadlock in the way of the reform agenda are threatening to paralyse the State and its institutions, weaken national unity at a time the country faces mounting complex security, economic and social challenges and seeks critically needed support from the international community. Crisis and chaos only serve the interest of the enemies of Iraq, first and foremost the terrorist and criminal gangs of Daesh who still control parts of the country and have driven millions of people from their homes. They are the ones who stand to benefit the most from the political instability and lack of reforms”, the SRSG said.