Wisdom Movement Leader Supports Halabja Provincialisation

Kurdistan 11:20 AM - 2024-09-10

Ammar al-Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement,

Ammar al-Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, announced support for the provincialisation of Halabja.

According to a statement released by his office, the head of the National Wisdom Movement, while meeting with a delegation of the Halabja Support Council, recalled the crimes of genocide and chemical attack on Halabja.

Hakim attentively listened to the wishes and remarks expressed by the delegation and responded: "A tragedy befell the city, where children, women and residents of Halabja were bombed with chemical weapons by the previous regime," he said.

In addition, he advocated for the documentation and inclusion of the crime in educational programs to ensure familiarity among coming generations.

"The conversion of the city into a province is of utmost significance," he stated, urging the parliament to fulfil its constitutional duty towards this entitlement.

Emphasis is placed on completion of this procedures

Chro Hama Sharif, a member of Iraq's parliament from the PUK faction, previously told PUKMEDIA: "Today, September 9, 2024, we will visit the Iraqi president, prime minister, and deputy speaker of parliament with the Halabja Support Council to highlight the progress made in the process of provincialising Halabja and to request the official opening of the border crossings in Halabja."

"In the coming days, the delegation will visit Iraqi political parties and request their support for passing the bill establishing Halabja as a province, as well as for other city-related issues," Sharif stated.

Iraqi President receives a delegation from Halabja Support Council
Iraqi President Abdullatif Jamal Rashid welcomed a delegation from the Halabja Support Council, comprising several political, academic, and social figures from Halabja, at the Baghdad Palace on Monday, September 9, 2024.

They deliberated on strategies to enhance the economy, services, and overall development of Halabja. President Rashid assured that the Presidency will consistently and regularly monitor the implementation of the provisions outlined in the bill aimed at turning Halabja from a city to a province.

"Halabja is not alone and we are with its people to overcome their misery," he said.

The members of the Halabja Support Council expressed gratitude to the President for his careful review and support of their lawful rights. They reiterated their commitment to persistently present their demands to achieve the rights of the people of Halabja.



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