United Nations praises Iraq's launch of the National Protection of Civilians Policy

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Iraq and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Dr. Mohamed Al Hassan, participated today in the national conference for the launch of the National Protection of Civilians Policy.

Under the patronage of His Excellency Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, the conference was organized by the Permanent National Committee for International Humanitarian Law, in coordination with the National Security Advisory, in cooperation with the PAX organization. In attendance were the National Security Adviser Mr. Qassim Al-Araji and a number of dignitaries.

In his remarks, Dr. Al Hassan conveyed the commendation of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, for the decision of the Iraqi government to launch the National Protection of Civilians Policy.

The Special Representative said: "We are with you in this initiative, and we believe that the time has come to launch such an initiative."

He added: "Iraq will find in the international community and the United Nations all the support and assistance in what is good for this honorable land."

While stressing the importance of formulating a national policy to enhance accountability and hold perpetrators accountable, Dr. Al Hassan stressed the need for the policy to be carried out through fair and transparent laws to achieve justice.

“We are proud to work with you, side by side, towards an Iraq that is secure from within and with its neighbors, sovereign, strong and prosperous,” he concluded.