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As called security forces have been condemned for their use of violence against anti-government protestors in Iraq. According to a recent report, around 500 have been killed to date.
Reports yesterday described at least four rockets landing around an airbase hosting u.s. troops in northern Iraq. No casualties. Iraqi military officials have reported they are not allowed to speak to media.
Iraq’s as called coalition government has failed to elect a prime minister but recent news is that President Salih has now appointed Mohammed Alawi. He is described by an Iraqi protestor as belonging to a sectarian power sharing system.
The Iraqi parliament’s two main blocs as described are said to be Sairoon led by al-Sadre who has urged protestors to fight for a new non-controversial government; and Fatah, said to be headed by Hadi al-amiri. Sairoon or the alliance towards reform, described as Shia left, is documented as to have marginally got the most votes in the 2018 election. Turnout was 44.52%. Reason unknown.
Fatah, documented as another contingent power sharing, are believed to be sectarian. Said to be Shia but mainly Sunni.
Haider al-Abadi, who was reported to be prime minister until 2018, began in politics by becoming a member of the Dawa party in 1967. He was minister of communication in the first government after Saddam Hussein was killed, and later said to be a component in the, as called popular mobilization forces. In 2004 he was implicated in what proved to be false claims of illegal activity involving Orascom, an Egyptian mobile network company in Iraq. Al-Abadi was said to have remained steadfast in his support of Iraq sovereignty and was described as insistent of conditions regarding the u.s. presence in Iraq. He tried to be a cohesive force.
In 2016, protestors breached the as called international zone and stormed government buildings. Believed to be supporters of al-Sadre, protesters are demanding the removal of the so called corrupt, ruling elite.

The American backed plan to bring approximately 1/3 of mainly Samaria, back into Israeli hands has been criticised by a group of Palestinian supporters. Samaria became known as the west bank after being annexed by Jordan in 1950. The Palestinian authority in Samaria, also in charge of Palestinian refugee camps, have rejected the proposal. It may be up to the Israelis to make it work.
Reportedly, failure to form a democratic government following the last Israeli election, was the failure of Benjamin Netanyahu to work with the as called Arab league. Said to be formed following the second world war, the Arab league, thought to be supporters of Palestinians in Israel, has seven members. Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Yet given the situation in Yemen, can the group be democratic? According to one report, atleast 70 soldiers were killed by local militants during an attack on a military mosque in Yemen this month. The militants are believed to be fighting for their oil, reportedly taken without permission by Saudi Arabia and the usa, and causing a crisis of hunger.
There are suspicions that hamas, thought to be controlling Gaza, is Saudi backed. Gazans are blamed for regular rocket attacks on Israel, known to be hamas. Hamas are believed to be pro-blockade. Other countries in the as called Arab league, are in upheaval and may be subjugated. Oil and mineral rich, they are being exploited by both eastern and western influences who are thought to have formed a pact.

Following news of a takeover, Westport garda station has been the subject of renovations and now has two possible entrances. One is marked Garda Siochána as always, but on the opposite wall, a new path leads to a new door with ‘Police’ and ‘Polizei’ above the door.

With the general election due in less than one weeks time, some Irish election issues are housing, health and the environment. Housing has to be top of the list for any new government because of a crisis of nearly 10,000 people calculated to be living in emergency accomodation, and an unknown number sleeping out. The accommodation crisis is said to be effecting all of us. There are reports of professionals living with parents or in-laws due to lack of accomodation of a suitable standard. The housing crisis is said to be contributing to what is described as a flow of migration. Occuring since the famine and due to various phenonema, mainly poverty, there are believed to be more Irish in the diaspora than living on the island of Ireland. The Irish diaspora is estimated to the third generation according to the foreign births register. There is always a movement back to Ireland from the diaspora. Can be difficult as imperial policy dictates, but often worthwhile.
Health cuts and hospital waiting lists are another big election issue and perceived to be a global one. The thought to be astronomical cost of healthcare would be alleviated if specialists were given a reasonable pay. In Cuba, access to medical training is socially orientated. Consequently there are many qualified health care consultants even though they are not very well paid.
Adequate homecare and respite care for the elderly or infirm is expensive and difficult to access. There are reports that nursing home day care facilities have been cut with no explanation. A perceived winding down of services, with no rational explanation must be due to government funding issues. Lastly, environmental measures may be implemented such as, a movement towards plant based food should be lucrative for farmers. Government advocating nuclear free energy, reforestation and chemical free produce and packaging.

Nigel Farage, a renowned euro-sceptic, was elected to the European Parliament in 1999. Presumably by euro-sceptics. He left the Tory government, reportedly because of the Maastricht treaty. Believed to have been signed in 1992 by e.u. member states, it was documented as to further political, industrial, legal and economic integration. The European union replaced the European Communities. More integration may have been necessary.
Denmark opposed the single European act of 1986. The first major distinction to the original e.e.c. treaty, details of which outlined new European Political Cooperation legislation, the fore runner for the as described Common Foreign and Security Policy. Danish opposition to the single European act was reported to have been followed by a referendum. Over 50% were documented to have voted against, but this was followed by another referendum by royal assent. Results in favour.
Ireland is believed to have been concerned regarding national sovereignty. There were disagreements about new, as called European Political Cooperation legislation introduced in 1970 and described as the synonym for e.u. foreign policy. According to reports, the Irish government failed to ratify and in 1987 a referendum was called. There is now believed to be an appendage to the Irish constitution for the use of plebiscides in the case of non-ratification of any further treaties. National sovereignty and privacy issues may have been an argument against trends moving away from cultural diversity and towards ‘listening and consulting’.
The proceeding, as called Common Foreign and Security Policy, still believed to be in place, deals with, as said security and defence issues, i.e. the u.n. security council. Trade and commercial policy, e.g. trade embargos, sanctions etc. Third world debt, believed to be non existent and worse; and various councils. The North Atlantic treaty organization, nato, is mentioned as linked but not intrinsically. The policing of treaties is listed.

The Libyan national army are believed to be blocking u.n. access to Libya’s oil. According to reports, anti-access strategies such as land mines and booby traps, were described as being on nato’s southern flank.
There were reports of intelligence measures, including internet surveillance ahead of the deployment of Turkish troops, said to be assisting the u.n. backed government of national accord who are believed to be denying national rights. Turkey’s opposition to the legitimate central government is being criticised. The thought to be u.n. proposed plan to annex the oil rich maritime region of Libya is the subject of much controversy.

A new contender in the forthcoming election is Aontú; gaelic Irish for Unity, Aontú is a new, pro-life, all Ireland political party formed because of a schism within sinn féin a year ago. Ideology encompasses nationalism and reunification.

A new peace plan brought forward by Israel and the u.s. brings an estimated 1/3 of Samaria into Israeli control. The land in question is the so called occupied Jordan Valley. The term usually refers to just the lower course of the Jordan River from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea. Said to include Jerusalem and The City of Jericho. The area specified is home to thousands of Palestinians who were not represented during discussions. The question is will Israel be friendly and civil, giving back the Palestinians their rights as Israeli citizens?

The as called Great Western greenway is the longest off-road walking and cycling track in Ireland. Forty two Kilometres long, it was designated a European destination of excellence. Beginning in Westport, County Mayo to coastal Mulranney where the track may divide to Ballycroy or to Achill. The track runs through different terrains and is regarded as unspoilt, but now farmers are asked not to use chemical sprays as there may be somthing wrong with the terrain in parts. Sprays kill the integrity of the grass, plus plants used as food for cattle and other species. Grass is insufficient. The area is home to wild goats.
The global pharmaceutical company, Allergan is situated on the edge of the greenway in Westport, and according to a report is opening a new facility, including a laboratory. Known for the manufacturing of chemicals to put into eyes or inject into skin. The long term effects are known to be detrimental.
Westport is described as Allergan’s largest and most complex production site. Opened in 1977. Some locals are concerned however about a chemical waste sign situated on a roundabout on the edge of the greenway, a few metres from the Allergan site. There are fears that chemical waste may infiltrate the water supply. A major cause for concern is the long term effects, especially for children growing up in the area.
Allergan have another manufacturing operation in Ireland, believed to be in Clonshaugh, Dublin.

The modern day Republic of Srpska or Serb republic was conquered by the Roman empire, but followed the east according to a documented schism within the Catholic church, said to involve an exchange of ideas about the trinity. Other reports document an individualized approach to protocol. According to the Roman empire, Serbia then included present day Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia. According to documentation, Bosnia became part of the as called Hungarian crown lands. The Christian church of Bosnia may have become independent of east and west during this time.
The Bosnian war resulted in a nato presence. The peace agreement constructed in Dayton, u.s. resulted in the as called peace implementation council, established in London, 1995. In 1997, a meeting of the p.i.c. resulted in the provision of an office of high representatives with the power to dismiss any elected and non-elected officials who obstruct the Dayton agreement. The authority to dismiss opposers was later reversed but it is not known whether any changes were rectified.
Currently, the boundary line between Srpska and Bosnia and Herzegovina, said to have been negotiated after the Bosnian war, has no active border. The Brčko district, which according to documentation seperates Srpska in to two entities may be of international concern. Kosovo, who became a u.n. administrated district in 1999, is now said to be independent. Srpska is believed to want to remain independent of Bosnia.