US, UN voice concern over Iraq political "chaos"

Officials from both the UN and the U.S. have voiced concern about Iraq’s increasingly chaotic political situation, especially given the stark divisions now plaguing the country’s parliament.

"The political crisis threatens to paralyze state institutions and erode national unity at a time when all efforts should be focused on fighting the Daesh terrorist group, implementing reforms, and reviving the economy," Giorgi Posten, acting chief-of-mission for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), said Friday.

"Only Daesh stands to benefit from this chaos and erosion of state institutions," Posten said. "We can’t let this happen."

He added: "Iraq’s elected MPs and political leaders must hold constructive dialogue with a view to resolving their differences based on the principles of democracy and political legitimacy."...
 [aa.com.tr]
16/4/16
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