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‘I don’t have money!’: Iraq’s graft-busting budget baroness | AFP

March 29, 2021March 30, 2021 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here March 29, 2021]

Suitcases of spreadsheets are wheeled into her office, as infuriated MPs storm out. Her unmistakeable voice booms down the finance ministry hallways.

Meet Taif al-Sami, Iraq’s budget baroness.

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After tough 2020, Iraq eyes more economic pain ahead | AFP

December 17, 2020December 18, 2020 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here December 17, 2020]

A year of economic agony for pandemic-hit and oil-reliant Iraq is drawing to a close, but a draft 2021 budget involving a hefty currency devaluation could bring more pain for citizens.

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As new Iraq PM takes helm, public salaries on chopping block | AFP

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here on May 7, 2020]

Baghdad (AFP) – With its financial outlook darkening by the day, Iraq is considering slashing its massive public payroll — an unpopular move likely to renew protests as a new government takes the helm.

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Iraq gets new government amid fiscal, coronavirus crises | AFP

May 6, 2020May 24, 2020 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here on May 6, 2020]

Baghdad (AFP) – Mustafa Kadhemi took office as Iraq’s premier early Thursday after breaking months of political deadlock, taking the reins amid a staggering economic crisis, a health pandemic and the spectre of renewed protests.

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Could Baghdad-Erbil talks end Iraq’s protracted oil dispute?

July 29, 2019July 31, 2019 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here on July 29, 2019]

BAGHDAD: Iraq’s federal authorities and the cash-strapped Kurdish regional government have relaunched talks over longstanding oil and budget disputes, but observers are skeptical they will reach a genuine diplomatic reset. Here are a few questions and answers to clarify the complex issue.

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Despite full reservoirs, Iraq water woes far from over | AFP

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here May 1, 2019]

Al-Mashahada (Iraq) (AFP) – After plentiful winter rains, Iraq is heading into summer with overflowing reservoirs and lush marshes. But don’t be fooled, observers warn: its water woes and related protests are not over.

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Iraq parliament approves 2019 budget, one of largest ever | AFP

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 / Maya Gebeily / Leave a comment

[Published here January 24, 2019]

Baghdad (AFP) – Iraqi lawmakers on Thursday approved the government’s 2019 budget, which at $111.8 billion is one of the largest ever for the oil-rich country.

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Less than a week ahead of Lebanon’s parliamentary elections, the main roads and roundabouts in the country’s north are splattered with slogans and self-confident smiles - but few seem to have won over voters in Sunni-majority districts. That’s cause for concern for anti-Hezbollah candidates, who fear that widespread disillusionment and the splintering of the traditional Sunni political leadership could pave the way for Hezbollah-aligned candidates to score. What does that mean for the makeup of Lebanon’s next parliament, and the major decisions the body will take in the months ahead? Full @reuters story in the link in my bio.
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