Lars Ronnås

Ambassador of Sweden to the Republic of Iraq

[EU in Iraq 🇪🇺🇮🇶 @EUinIraq]

Local EU Statement on the sentencing of 5 journalists and activists in Erbil
https://t.co/JkVbW3p3hr

[United Nations Iraq @UNIraq]

Yesterday’s decision by the Kurdistan Region’s Cassation Court regrettably confirms the urgent need for judicial and institutional reform in the KRI to prevent such miscarriages of justice in future.

[🇪🇺 🇮🇶 Klemens Semtner @EUAmbIraq]

Freedom of expression and media freedom, as well as an independent professional judiciary are essential components of a democracy

[🇪🇺 🇮🇶 Klemens Semtner @EUAmbIraq]

Appalled by today’s decision of the Erbil Court of Appeal that confirmed the 6-year prison sentence for the 5 journalists and activists already convicted in May despite serious procedural flaws and allegations of mistreatment identified by the UN.

[UNITAD @UNITAD_Iraq]

UNITAD remains thankful to the Government of Sweden’s contributions through the provision of four international investigators as part of #MemberStates commitment to #Accountability & #Justice for #victims & #survivors of #ISIL crimes. 2/2
@SwedeninIQ

[Lars Ronnås @LRonnas]

Impressive work by #UNITAD and so important #Iraq .

[UNITAD @UNITAD_Iraq]

#UNITAD was delighted to welcome H.E. @LRonnas, Swedish Amb. to #Iraq & Mr. Kristian Selerud, DHoM, at our office in Duhok. The team provided a full briefing on UNITAD's use of advanced technologies, forensic expertise, PSS support & partnerships in advancing investigations ..1/2

[Lars Ronnås @LRonnas]

Informative visit to Mosul, encouraged to see all the efforts to reconstruct this great city. Impressed by @undpiraq for all their work, supported by Sweden

[UNDP Iraq @undpiniraq]

@SwedeninIQ Amb. @LRonnas also met with judges at the courthouse in the Ghizlani district.

The rehabilitation is being done by @undpiniraq's stabilization team along with the municipality to look as close as possible to the classical building before the damage by ISIL. (3/3)

[UNDP Iraq @undpiniraq]

كما التقى سعادة السفير مع القضاة العاملين في محكمة منطقة الغزلاني.

تتم أعمال اعادة ال��أهيل من قبل فريق برنامج اعادة الاستقرار جنبا الى جنب مع البلدية لإعادة المبنى لأقرب ما كان عليه قبل تدميره من قبل داعش.
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[Lars Ronnås @LRonnas]

Today I received a warm welcome to Duhok by Governor Ali Tatar Nerweyi. Happy to see that long legacy of friendship between #Duhok & ��🇪 continues through ppl to ppl connections and the work of @SKR_se on inclusive education and social affairs.

[Lars Ronnås @LRonnas]

”Pleasure to meet with Governor Al-Juburee to hear more about the reconstruction and security/economic development of #Mosul and #Nineweh. 🇸🇪 through 🇺🇳 supports housing development and mine clearance. Hope to see more swedish companies in the future.”

[EU in Iraq 🇪🇺🇮🇶 @EUinIraq]

Statement of the EU Delegation and EU diplomatic missions in Iraq on Press Freedom and Freedom of Expression in the KRI

https://t.co/zjFiobxcSk

[Sweden in Iraq @SwedeninIQ]

22 April is Kurdish Journalism Day. 🇸🇪 salutes Kurdish journalists and commends you for the important work you do. A free press is an essential ingredient to a successful democracy.

[Karim A. A. Khan KC @KarimKhanQC]

Short message on my election as the next Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court #ICC.

[Lars Ronnås @LRonnas]

@KarimKhanQC @IntlCrimCourt @ICC_PASP Congragulations !

[Lars Ronnås @LRonnas]

Honoured to meet @masoud_barzani to discuss current issues and with an emphasis of the many ties that exist between KRI and Sweden. @SwedeninIQ

[Safeen Dizayee @SafeenDizayee]

Today, President @Masoud_Barzani received @SwedeninIQ Amb. @LRonnas. Political and security issues in Iraq and the wider region, threats from terrorism to global security and peace were discussed. The Kurdish community in Sweden and enhancing bilateral ties were also highlighted.

[Lars Ronnås @LRonnas]

Always a pleasure and valuable to meet with @KarimSinjari and listen to his insights into current events. @SwedeninIQ

[Karim Sinjari @KarimSinjari]

Pleased to receive Ambassador @LRonnas of Sweden to Iraq. We discussed the upcoming Iraqi elections, as well as latest developments in #Kurdistan and Iraq.

[Ann Linde @AnnLinde]

Strongly condemn the horrific attacks in #Baghdad yesterday. Heartfelt condolences go to the families of the victims. Sweden remains committed to supporting #Iraq, including in the fight against terrorism. We stand together with #Iraq and its people.

https://t.co/3Rlcum3vmo

[Lars Ronnås @LRonnas]

Excellent news! Iraq joins the #ParisAgreement, an important step in our joint efforts to build sustainable climate friendly economies. @BarhamSalih @SweMFA

[رئاسة جمهورية العراق @IraqiPresidency]

President @BarhamSalih officially approves Iraq's accession to the #ParisAgreement: This was a step toward countering the threat that Iraq and the world faces from climate change, he said. #ClimateAction

[Lars Ronnås @LRonnas]

As always a pleasure to meet and listen to @KarimSinjari

[Karim Sinjari @KarimSinjari]

Pleased to receive @LRonnas, Ambassador of Sweden to Iraq. We discussed the importance of implementing the Shingal agreement, as well as latest developments in #Kurdistan and Iraq.

[Safeen Dizayee @SafeenDizayee]

Received Amb. @LRonnas of @SwedeninIQ — We talked about the current political & security situation in Iraq & broader region, enhancing bilateral ties in key areas of cooperation in economy, humanitarian & investment — Emphasized on the importance of implementing Sinjar agreement.