SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The U.N. Security Council on Monday condemned attempts to discredit Iraq’s election and deplored the use of violence to settle election-related grievance.
The United Nation’s most powerful body congratulated the Iraqi government and the electoral commission for conducting “a technically well-managed and generally peaceful election” on October 10.
The 15 members of the U.N. security council reiterated its condemnation of the November 7 assassination attempt on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and “the persistent threats of violence” against the U.N. mission, the electoral commission and others.
Kadhimi escaped unhurt in a drone attack on his residence in Baghdad earlier this month, but several of guards were wounded.
The U.N. Security council also called for “a peaceful and independent judicial review of electoral appeals,” saying U.N. personnel “will continue to monitor any unlawful attempts to undermine the election process.”
Members said they “look forward to the peaceful formation of an inclusive government which would deliver meaningful reforms to address the needs and aspiration of all Iraqis, including women, youth and marginalized communities.”
