In a statement, Dr. Zebari said the step, within the framework of Articles 117 and 121 of the Iraqi Constitution, highlights Parliament’s central role in legislation, oversight of government performance and strengthening the foundations of democracy.
The coordinator of international recommendations linked the reactivation of Parliament to Iraq’s international obligations, saying: "Parliament can play an important role in implementing the recommendations of the fourth-cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism of the United Nations on human rights, particularly in the areas of women’s rights, the rights of components, freedom of expression and institutional accountability."
In conclusion, Dr. Dindar Zebari stressed that reactivating Parliament is an important opportunity to strengthen cooperation between Parliament and the government in preparing and implementing human rights plans and presenting the results in international reports.
