The reopening of Nineveh Federal Appeals Court Presidency building

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19-02-2022, 16:25

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Mosul - INA

The head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Dr. Faiq Zaidan, inaugurated the Nineveh Federal Appeals Court Presidency building, which was destroyed by ISIS terrorist gangs during the occupation of the province, and was rebuilt and restored with funding from the German government and the United Nations Development Program ( UNDP) with the participation of the province’s administration.

Zaidan said during the opening ceremony, according to a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "despite the control of terrorism over the province, the judiciary continued to perform its duties from a position outside the province's center to give a message that the rule of law must remain in force even in difficult circumstances," noting that "The judiciary presented a number of martyrs in the province as an offering to perform their duty."

In a statement to Ms. Zina Ali Ahmed, the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program in Iraq: "The reopening of the central library and the headquarters of the Nineveh Federal Court of Appeal is an important milestone in the journey to restore life to this ancient city. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has prioritized stabilization and reconstruction efforts in Mosul. "I am proud to see the number of students at the university today has exceeded enrollment rates before the occupation of ISIS by more than 40 percent. What we see here today is not just a beating university With life, but a symbol of a city on the road to recovery from devastating conflict, what we see here today is the hope, determination and strength that remain a feature of the way of life of the people of Mosul.”

The United Nations Development Program's Stabilization Program for Liberated Areas also rehabilitated the Central Library with financial support from the Federal Republic of Germany, provided through the German Development Bank. While the library was equipped with the support of the Dutch government. The rehabilitation of the Federal Court of Appeal in Nineveh is also funded by the Federal Republic of Germany, and the furniture for the court is provided by Australia.

Ms. Zina Ali Ahmed added: “We would not be here today without the support of one of our oldest partners, the Federal Republic of Germany. Together with Germany, we have made tremendous contributions to the stabilization of Iraq. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Netherlands and Australia for furnishing the Central Library and the Court of Appeal. The federal government in Nineveh. This joint effort confirms that we will continue to work together to support the people of Iraq in moving forward better.”

Mr. Peter Felten, Chargé d’Affairs at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Baghdad says: “Taking to the people of Mosul, I understand how much it means to them that two key places in the life of the community have risen from the ashes like a phoenix. Germany is pleased to have contributed to the rehabilitation of the library. Central to the University of Mosul because we want the youth of Iraq to be able to build the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to shaping Iraq as a stable, sovereign, united, democratic, and inclusive country.Similarly, the rehabilitated court sends a reassuring signal that despite all the devastation it has suffered the people of Mosul, but the rule of law prevails in the end.”

Dr. Anna Christine Janke, the Regional Director of the German Development Bank in Iraq office in Iraq commented: “We are very pleased on behalf of the German government, which able to provide financial support for the rehabilitation of the Central Library. It is a pleasure to witness the reopening of this facility. We look forward to seeing this important center for learning, knowledge exchange, and interaction to enrich the cultural and academic life of the university.”