Iraq: Top UN official calls on political leaders to confront COVID-19 pandemic and unite

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UN Iraq Special Representative, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert meeting with Iraqi president, Barham Saleh (file photo).

Iraq: Top UN official calls on political leaders to confront COVID-19 pandemic and unite

26 March 2020 Peace and Security

While the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded the political, security, social and economic crises roiling Iraq, the top UN official in the country hopes it will spur leaders to put aside their differences and unite for the common good.

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