Chaldean political parties seek the UN's help to protect Christian quota seats

The UN has been asked to help establish electoral centres for the Assyrian people and a special ballot paper for protecting the privacy of quota seats.

Emanuel Khoushaba of the Assyrian Patriotic Party. Credit: Emmanuel.jpg

Six Assyrian Chaldean political parties have requested assistance from the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in establishing electoral centres and special ballot papers to protect Christian quota seats.

The Assyrian Patriotic Party's Emmanuel Khoushaba. Credit: Emmanuel.jpg

This move reflects the growing concern among the Assyrian community in Iraq over their political representation and the need to safeguard their rights in the face of increasing sectarian violence.

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In an interview with Emanuel Khoushaba, Secretary General of the Assyrian Patriotic Party in Iraq, SBS Assyrian contributor Nassem Sadiq, discussed the statement's details and the political situation of the Assyrian parties in Iraq, shedding light on the challenges they face in securing their political rights.

You can listen to the full details of the interview in this podcast.