UN Envoy for Iraq extends his best wishes to the Sabean Mandean community on Eid Al-Bronaya

“The Sabean Mandaeans are one of the vulnerable communities in Iraq who are facing reduction in numbers due to attacks and intimidation by ISIL, but also by rogue armed groups and criminal gangs. We hope the security situation will improve across Iraq so that Iraqis of all faiths can co-exist peacefully. We call on all political and religious leaders to promote tolerance, understanding and peaceful co-existence to counter terrorism and sectarianism”, Mr. Kubiš said.

“In the context of UNAMI’s Security Council mandate to promote reconciliation and peaceful coexistence, we will continue to strengthen our co-operation with religious leaders and civil society organisations, as well as relevant institutions to promote the implementation of the United Nations Action Plan to Prevent Violent Extremism, which was adopted in January 2016”, Mr. Kubiš added.

“I wish you success and safety while celebrating your holy week. I also urge the Government to implement confidence-building measures to promote tolerance, equality, justice and respect for diversity, thus working towards community and national reconciliation”, SRSG Kubiš further added.