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UNAMI condemns attack on Khor Mor gas field, calls for justice

UNAMI emphasized the importance of conducting a thorough investigation to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those responsible for the attack. The envoy stressed the need for accountability and justice in the face of such acts of violence.

Kurdistan 24 2024/04/27 08:25

The logo of United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

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ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The UN Special Envoy to Iraq has strongly condemned the recent attack on the Khor Mor gas field and has called for swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice.

In response to the drone attack on the Khor Mor field in the Qadir Karam sub-district of the Chamchamal district, the United Nations Special Envoy to Iraq (UNAMI) expressed deep sorrow for the loss of life and extended condolences to the families of the victims.

Four Yemeni workers lost their lives in the attack:

Ali Aboud Ahmad (born in 1978)

Yousef Yasser Hamoud (born in 1986)

Isam Mohammed Ahmad (born in 1983)

Awaz Abda Ali (born in 1986)

We condemn the attack on Khor Mor gas field, which provides electricity to the public in the Kurdistan Region. Our condolences to the families of those killed, and we wish the injured speedy recovery. We welcome investigation to identify and bring the attackers to justice.
— UNAMI (@UNIraq) April 26, 2024

Ramik Ramazan, the governor of Chamchamal district, told Kurdistan24 on Friday that a drone at around 6:45 pm struck the Khor Mor gas field.

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Friday in a post on X condemned the Khor Mor gas field attack and sent his condolences to the four civilians killed.

“I strongly condemn tonight’s terror attack on Khor Mor. My thoughts and condolences are with the four civilians killed, and I wish the wounded a swift recovery. I have instructed the Ministry of Health to provide all necessary support,” Prime Minister Barzani said.

Peshawa Hawramani, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) spokesperson, on Friday in a statement condemned the Khor Mor gas field attack and called it “a terrorist act.”

“Good efforts have been made in the past to improve the energy sector and economic infrastructure in Iraq, especially in the Kurdistan Region, and while steps are being taken to resolve the disputed, evil and destructive hands once again targeted the Khor Mor gas field in a terrorist act,” the spokesperson said.

Following the assault, the Ministries of Electricity and Natural Resources of the Kurdistan Regional Government confirmed that gas supplies to power plants had been halted due to the drone attack on the Khor Mor field. This disruption has resulted in a reduction of approximately 2,500 megawatts of electricity.

Established in 2007 in the Qadir Karam sub-district, the Khor Mor field, operated by Dana Gas, plays a crucial role in supplying electricity to power plants in Chamchamal and Erbil, providing 67% of the region's electricity needs. The attack has underscored the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the urgent need for enhanced security measures to safeguard energy resources in the Kurdistan Region.