SA vs NED head-to-head - World Cup 2023: South Africa will lock horns with the Netherlands in the 15th ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match. The tournament did not start well for the Dutch side.

SA vs NED head-to-head - World Cup 2023: South Africa will lock horns with the Netherlands in the 15th ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match. The tournament did not start well for the Dutch side. They suffered defeats from Pakistan and New Zealand in their first two matches. Meanwhile, South Africa kickstarted their World Cup 2023 campaign by beating Sri Lanka and Australia. The Proteas set a formidable target of 312 runs in their match against Australia. Quinton de Kock has been in excellent form, already earning two World Cup centuries. In the upcoming match, the Netherlands will seek to open their account with a win in the World Cup 2023, while South Africa will look forward to continuing their momentum. Here's everything you need to know about SA vs NED ICC World Cup 2023. SA vs NED World Cup 2023 Match Details Match: South Africa vs the Netherlands, 15th match, ICC World Cup 2023 Date: Tuesday, October 17 Time: 02:00 pm IST Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala ALSO READ | World Cup 2023: Mitchell Starc threatens runout at non-striker's end to Sri Lankan batter - WATCH SA vs NED World Cup 2023 Probable Playing XI South Africa: Quinton De Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie Van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Henrich Klassen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Tabraiz Shamsi, Kagiso Rabada Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (c) (wk), Colin Ackermann, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt SA vs NED Head-to-Head Stats South Africa and the Netherlands have crossed paths seven times in ODI-format matches. South Africa has six out of seven matches against the Netherlands, and only one game has ended with no result. ALSO READ | ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming for FREE: When & where to watch Cricket ODI World Cup live on mobile APP, TV SA vs NED World Cup 2023 Weather Report According to AccuWeather, Dharamshala will have a partly sunny sky with thunderstorms in parts of the city. The probability of precipitation is 55 per cent with 66 per cent humidity. The minimum and maximum temperatures will be 10 and 17 degrees Celsius. SA vs NED World Cup 2023 Pitch Report The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, favours the batters. However, the seamers can also find good pace and bounce as the game progresses. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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NZ vs NED Live Streaming for free: After their win against England, New Zealand will clash with the Netherlands in the 6th match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

NZ vs NED Live Streaming for free: After their win against England, New Zealand will clash with the Netherlands in the 6th match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. While the Kiwis will seek to continue their momentum, the Dutch team will try to bounce back after their defeat in their first World Cup 2023 match against Pakistan. However, the Netherlands has raised expectations after giving tough competition to Pakistan in their previous game. The two sides have met on four occasions in the format so far, with New Zealand winning all the matches. Skipper Kane Williamson might have to miss the upcoming match due to an injury. Tom Latham will lead New Zealand and would look forward to building on their commanding start as they face a relatively inexperienced side. ALSO READ | NZ vs NED World Cup 2023: Check date, time, venue, probable playing XI, head-to-head, weather & pitch report Meanwhile, Scott Edwards and Co. put in a spirited effort against Pakistan in their opening match. Although they lost by 81 runs, their performance was praise-worthy. They caused problems for the Pakistani team with the bowling. Edwards hopes to see his all-rounders deliver strong performances, as they are the team's main strength. Here's everything you need to know about the live-streaming details of New Zealand vs The Netherlands ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. NZ vs NED World Cup 2023 Live Streaming Details When is the NZ vs NED World Cup 2023 match? New Zealand will clash with the Netherlands in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 on Monday, October 9. What time will the NZ vs NED World Cup 2023 match start? The NZ vs NED World Cup 2023 match will commence at 02:00 pm IST on Monday, October 9. What is the venue for the NZ vs NED World Cup 2023 match? Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, will host the NZ vs NED World Cup 2023 match on Monday, October 9. Where to watch the NZ vs NED World Cup 2023 match live in India? Star Sports Network will telecast the New Zealand vs Netherlands, 6th World Cup match, live in India. How to watch NZ vs NED World Cup 2023 match live for free in India? Disney+ Hotstar will broadcast the New Zealand vs Netherlands, 6th World Cup match, live in India. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The Netherlands is considering legislation to screen foreign students who plan to study in technical fields for possible security risks, a spokesperson for the Education Ministry said on Monday.

Such a screen would be the latest in a string of moves taken by universities and government to restrict access to Dutch technology for Chinese students and companies.

But the ministry said the new rules would govern all students arriving from outside the European Union, not just Chinese.

The Dutch intelligence agency AIVD in April warned that Dutch universities are an "attractive target" for spying and that China is the largest threat.

Dutch universities have already begun rejecting Chinese students that receive a scholarship from the China Scholarship Council.

Education Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf, a former director of Princeton University's Institute for Advanced Studies, in April told parliament he was undertaking a review of which university programs have received foreign funding.

In 2022, he set up an "information centre" for universities to help vet foreign academic partnerships.

Last week the Dutch government introduced a security review for would-be foreign investors in the country that might pose a threat to national security interests.

The Dutch government in March said it would adopt stricter export rules for semiconductor technology, leading ASML Holding NV to say it will likely soon need a licence in order to export its second-most-advanced tools to China. Its most advanced tools are already barred.

The number of foreign students in the Netherlands has been growing in recent years, sparking disagreement over whether the Dutch language should be mandatory in classes.

But proportionately fewer Chinese students have come since 2012 and China has fallen from second to fifth on the list of most common foreign country of origin, according to nonprofit Nuffic, which promotes international educational cooperation at Dutch universities. 
 
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The Netherlands is considering legislation to screen foreign students who plan to study in technical fields for possible security risks, a spokesperson for the Education Ministry said on Monday. Such a screen would be the latest in a string of moves taken by universities and government to restrict access to Dutch technology for Chinese students and companies. But the ministry said the new rules would govern all students arriving from outside the European Union, not just Chinese. The Dutch intelligence agency AIVD in April warned that Dutch universities are an "attractive target" for spying and that China is the largest threat. Dutch universities have already begun rejecting Chinese students that receive a scholarship from the China Scholarship Council. Education Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf, a former director of Princeton University's Institute for Advanced Studies, in April told parliament he was undertaking a review of which university programs have received foreign funding. In 2022, he set up an "information centre" for universities to help vet foreign academic partnerships. Last week the Dutch government introduced a security review for would-be foreign investors in the country that might pose a threat to national security interests. The Dutch government in March said it would adopt stricter export rules for semiconductor technology, leading ASML Holding NV to say it will likely soon need a licence in order to export its second-most-advanced tools to China. Its most advanced tools are already barred. The number of foreign students in the Netherlands has been growing in recent years, sparking disagreement over whether the Dutch language should be mandatory in classes. But proportionately fewer Chinese students have come since 2012 and China has fallen from second to fifth on the list of most common foreign country of origin, according to nonprofit Nuffic, which promotes international educational cooperation at Dutch universities. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In a bizarre incident, train services have been halted in the Netherlands due to badgers burrowing under the railway tracks. The majority of the cancellations and line closures have been reported in the northern and southern parts of the Netherlands.&nbsp;

On Tuesday (March 21) afternoon, all train services were brought to a screeching halt on the busy line between the&nbsp;southern cities of Den Bosch and Boxtel, informed&nbsp;ProRail, the company maintaining the Dutch rail network.&nbsp;

According to experts, badgers like to dig into the steep sides of earthen dikes that carry Dutch train tracks. To provide an alternative, railway workers are planning to build a sandy hillock where the badgers can dig their homes without proving to be a nuisance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Services will not be able to resume quickly as badgers are protected animals in the European country. To move&nbsp;them from their burrowing space or disturb their habitat requires legal permission. Only after that, the repair work can be undertaken by the railway authorities.&nbsp;

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John Voppen, CEO of ProRail appealed to the authorities to speed up the process so that the rail services can be resumed as soon as possible.&nbsp;

"I note that we have to suspend train traffic for the second time in a week because badgers undermine a railway track and that it then takes a lot of time to tackle this because we have to get permission from the competent authority," said Voppen.

"In the interests of travellers and carriers, more space is needed to take action more quickly. We are of course in urgent consultation with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management about this."

Notably, this is not the first instance when these little animals have brought the rail services to a halt. Earlier this month, the badgers took to burrowing under the tracks of the northern village of Molkwerum in Friesland province.

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In a bizarre incident, train services have been halted in the Netherlands due to badgers burrowing under the railway tracks. The majority of the cancellations and line closures have been reported in the northern and southern parts of the Netherlands.

In a bizarre incident, train services have been halted in the Netherlands due to badgers burrowing under the railway tracks. The majority of the cancellations and line closures have been reported in the northern and southern parts of the Netherlands. On Tuesday (March 21) afternoon, all train services were brought to a screeching halt on the busy line between the southern cities of Den Bosch and Boxtel, informed ProRail, the company maintaining the Dutch rail network. According to experts, badgers like to dig into the steep sides of earthen dikes that carry Dutch train tracks. To provide an alternative, railway workers are planning to build a sandy hillock where the badgers can dig their homes without proving to be a nuisance. Services will not be able to resume quickly as badgers are protected animals in the European country. To move them from their burrowing space or disturb their habitat requires legal permission. Only after that, the repair work can be undertaken by the railway authorities. ALSO READ | Deadly fungus spreading across the US leaves agencies puzzled John Voppen, CEO of ProRail appealed to the authorities to speed up the process so that the rail services can be resumed as soon as possible. "I note that we have to suspend train traffic for the second time in a week because badgers undermine a railway track and that it then takes a lot of time to tackle this because we have to get permission from the competent authority," said Voppen. "In the interests of travellers and carriers, more space is needed to take action more quickly. We are of course in urgent consultation with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management about this." Notably, this is not the first instance when these little animals have brought the rail services to a halt. Earlier this month, the badgers took to burrowing under the tracks of the northern village of Molkwerum in Friesland province. WATCH | WION WIDEANGLE | INDIAN RAILWAYS: 170 YEARS AND GOING STRONG × The services on one of the lines in the region has been shut for at least next month as ProAm continues to seek permission for shifting the animals. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Rail services halted in parts of the Netherlands due to badgers burrowing under tracks

The Dutch king, Willem-Alexander, has announced that the royals would henceforth stop using a historic golden coach, which features images that glorifies the country’s colonial past, amid controversy over the Netherlands’ slavery links.

Called ‘Tribute from the Colonies’, the image—which is on the left panel of the coach—depicts black and Asian people kneeling and offering goods, including cocoa and sugarcane, to a seated young white woman on a throne representing the Netherlands.

In a video message, King Willem-Alexander announced the retirement of the carriage, called De Gouden Koets, on Thursday while acknowledging that it was offensive to a large number of people.

“There is no point in condemning and disqualifying what has happened through the lens of our time," he said.

"Simply banning historical objects and symbols is certainly not a solution either. Instead, a concerted effort is needed that goes deeper and takes longer. An effort that unites us instead of divides us.”

King Willem-Alexander expressed his hope that the coach could be used again in future, once the Netherlands had healed its colonialist legacy of racism.

"As long as there are people living in the Netherlands who feel the pain of discrimination on a daily basis, the past will still cast its shadow over our time," he said.

The golden carriage—which is used to carry the royals to state events such as the opening of parliament— has been out of use since 2015.

It is currently placed at the Amsterdam Museum following a lengthy restoration process which concluded last year.

The Dutch colonised a lot of countries from Asia to Africa. Some of them include&nbsp;Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Suriname, South Africa.

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The Dutch king, Willem-Alexander, has announced that the royals would henceforth stop using a historic golden coach, which features images that glorifies the country’s colonial past, amid controversy over the Netherlands’ slavery links.

The Dutch king, Willem-Alexander, has announced that the royals would henceforth stop using a historic golden coach, which features images that glorifies the country’s colonial past, amid controversy over the Netherlands’ slavery links. Called ‘Tribute from the Colonies’, the image—which is on the left panel of the coach—depicts black and Asian people kneeling and offering goods, including cocoa and sugarcane, to a seated young white woman on a throne representing the Netherlands. In a video message, King Willem-Alexander announced the retirement of the carriage, called De Gouden Koets, on Thursday while acknowledging that it was offensive to a large number of people. “There is no point in condemning and disqualifying what has happened through the lens of our time," he said. "Simply banning historical objects and symbols is certainly not a solution either. Instead, a concerted effort is needed that goes deeper and takes longer. An effort that unites us instead of divides us.” King Willem-Alexander expressed his hope that the coach could be used again in future, once the Netherlands had healed its colonialist legacy of racism. "As long as there are people living in the Netherlands who feel the pain of discrimination on a daily basis, the past will still cast its shadow over our time," he said. The golden carriage—which is used to carry the royals to state events such as the opening of parliament— has been out of use since 2015. It is currently placed at the Amsterdam Museum following a lengthy restoration process which concluded last year. The Dutch colonised a lot of countries from Asia to Africa. Some of them include Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Suriname, South Africa. (With inputs from agencies)

Dutch king ditches golden coach that depicts slavery image and glorifies colonial past

After struggling to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country, the Dutch premier Mark Rutte has urged locals to exercise caution while heading out to skate.

Keeping in mind the social distancing and masks, Rutte has requested locals to avoid crowding the parks and skating rinks.

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He also asked locals to make sure they follow social distancing when skating. "Of course you can go skating with one person or some other people. But be careful and keep your distance," he said in his weekly press conference.

Rutte also requested people not to overwhelm the hospitals that are already struggling to provide resources to coronavirus patients.

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"And please don't fall and have to go to the hospital because it is already so busy there," he said.

The warning came as the country is bracing for several days of heavy snowfall with the temperature falling as low as minus 5 degrees Celsius (23 Fahrenheit), which may cause up to 20 centimetres (8 inches) of snow in some areas.

After struggling to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country, the Dutch premier Mark Rutte has urged locals to exercise caution while heading out to skate.

After struggling to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country, the Dutch premier Mark Rutte has urged locals to exercise caution while heading out to skate. Keeping in mind the social distancing and masks, Rutte has requested locals to avoid crowding the parks and skating rinks. Also read| Netherlands begins flight ban, first curfew since World War II He also asked locals to make sure they follow social distancing when skating. "Of course you can go skating with one person or some other people. But be careful and keep your distance," he said in his weekly press conference. Rutte also requested people not to overwhelm the hospitals that are already struggling to provide resources to coronavirus patients. Also read| Government in Netherlands resigns after benefit scandal "And please don't fall and have to go to the hospital because it is already so busy there," he said. The warning came as the country is bracing for several days of heavy snowfall with the temperature falling as low as minus 5 degrees Celsius (23 Fahrenheit), which may cause up to 20 centimetres (8 inches) of snow in some areas.

Please do not fall: Dutch PM warns skaters amid coronavirus pandemic

Dutch police detained more than 150 people in a third night of unrest in cities across the Netherlands, where roaming groups of rioters set fires, threw rocks and looted stores in violence triggered by a night curfew aimed at curbing the coronavirus. 
 
The nation`s first curfew since World War Two followed a warning by the National Institute for Health (RIVM) over a new wave of infections due to the "British variant" of the virus, and was imposed despite weeks of declines in new infections. 
 
Ten police were injured in the port city of Rotterdam, where 60 rioters were detained overnight, Dutch news agency ANP said on Tuesday. 
 
Two photographers were hurt after being targeted by rock-throwing gangs, one in the capital, Amsterdam, and another in the nearby town of Haarlem, broadcaster NH Nieuws said. 
 
In the capital`s east, at least nine people were held after clashes with riot police. Store windows were smashed and an angry group attacked a police van, witnesses said. 
 
Schools and non-essential shops have been shut since mid-December, after bars and restaurants were closed two months prior. 
 
The death toll in the Netherlands stands at 13,579, with 952,950 infections to date.

Dutch police detained more than 150 people in a third night of unrest in cities across the Netherlands, where roaming groups of rioters set fires, threw rocks and looted stores in violence triggered by a night curfew aimed at curbing the coronavirus.

Dutch police detained more than 150 people in a third night of unrest in cities across the Netherlands, where roaming groups of rioters set fires, threw rocks and looted stores in violence triggered by a night curfew aimed at curbing the coronavirus. The nation`s first curfew since World War Two followed a warning by the National Institute for Health (RIVM) over a new wave of infections due to the "British variant" of the virus, and was imposed despite weeks of declines in new infections. Ten police were injured in the port city of Rotterdam, where 60 rioters were detained overnight, Dutch news agency ANP said on Tuesday. Two photographers were hurt after being targeted by rock-throwing gangs, one in the capital, Amsterdam, and another in the nearby town of Haarlem, broadcaster NH Nieuws said. In the capital`s east, at least nine people were held after clashes with riot police. Store windows were smashed and an angry group attacked a police van, witnesses said. Schools and non-essential shops have been shut since mid-December, after bars and restaurants were closed two months prior. The death toll in the Netherlands stands at 13,579, with 952,950 infections to date.

Dutch police detain more than 150 in third night of curfew violence

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/dutch-king-and-queen-meet-president-ram-nath-kovind-pm-modi-at-rashtrapati-bhawan-255745">Queen Maxima</a> of the Netherlands arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a three-day visit in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary General's Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for inclusive finance for development.

The Queen, accompanied by a six-member delegation, was welcomed by officials of Pakistan's foreign ministry and the Dutch embassy, Express Tribune reported.

Pakistan's Foreign Office, in a statement, had said that the Dutch queen, during her visit, will meet President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-pm-imran-khan-asks-party-not-to-worry-about-foreign-funding-case-263744">Imran Khan</a> besides holding talks with a range of stakeholders from the public and private sectors.

The Queen will also attend the launch of the Micro Payment Gateway, an initiative of the State Bank of Pakistan.

The Queen has been the UN Secretary General's Special Advocate for inclusive finance for development since 2009. In this capacity, she is actively engaged worldwide in promoting access of individuals and enterprises to financial services at a reasonable cost, with the aim of improving economic and social development opportunities.

"She [Queen Maxima] plans to discuss progress made on providing access to financial services with the aim of improving the financial lives of people in Pakistan. The Special Advocate will undertake the visit at the invitation of the Pakistani government. It is a follow-up to Her Majesty's visit as the UNSGSA in February 2016," read a statement issued by the UNSGSA earlier this month.

"In Islamabad, the UNSGSA will speak with international development partners, representatives from the fintech sector, the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Reza Baqir, the Prime Minister's Financial Advisor Abdul Hafeez Shaikh and the Chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Usman Mubin. The Special Advocate will also meet with President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan," the statement added.

Queen Maxima had earlier visited Pakistan in February 2016.

She is also the latest <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/britains-prince-william-and-wife-kate-middleton-in-pakistan-for-5-day-visit-255996">royal to visit Pakistan</a> following the October tour of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a three-day visit in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary General's Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for inclusive finance for development.

Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a three-day visit in her capacity as the United Nations Secretary General's Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for inclusive finance for development. The Queen, accompanied by a six-member delegation, was welcomed by officials of Pakistan's foreign ministry and the Dutch embassy, Express Tribune reported. Pakistan's Foreign Office, in a statement, had said that the Dutch queen, during her visit, will meet President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan besides holding talks with a range of stakeholders from the public and private sectors. The Queen will also attend the launch of the Micro Payment Gateway, an initiative of the State Bank of Pakistan. The Queen has been the UN Secretary General's Special Advocate for inclusive finance for development since 2009. In this capacity, she is actively engaged worldwide in promoting access of individuals and enterprises to financial services at a reasonable cost, with the aim of improving economic and social development opportunities. "She [Queen Maxima] plans to discuss progress made on providing access to financial services with the aim of improving the financial lives of people in Pakistan. The Special Advocate will undertake the visit at the invitation of the Pakistani government. It is a follow-up to Her Majesty's visit as the UNSGSA in February 2016," read a statement issued by the UNSGSA earlier this month. "In Islamabad, the UNSGSA will speak with international development partners, representatives from the fintech sector, the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Reza Baqir, the Prime Minister's Financial Advisor Abdul Hafeez Shaikh and the Chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Usman Mubin. The Special Advocate will also meet with President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan," the statement added. Queen Maxima had earlier visited Pakistan in February 2016. She is also the latest royal to visit Pakistan following the October tour of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Dutch Queen Maxima arrives in Pakistan on 3 day visit

Iraqi officials expressed "deep regret" on Monday at the death of protesters during weeks of unrest but defended Baghdad's handling of the situation.

Nearly 300 people have been <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/seven-dead-in-iraq-as-security-forces-clear-protest-sites-261082">killed in Iraq</a> since the protests against political corruption, unemployment and poor public services began on October&nbsp;1.

At a U.N. review of member states' human rights records in Geneva, diplomats from several countries accused the Iraqi government of using excessive force.

Justice Minister Farooq Amin Othman acknowledged there had been "individual violations" by members of the law enforcement agencies but said they were being investigated.

"...We would like to express our deep regret for the number of people killed," he told international diplomats gathered at what the U.N calls the Universal Periodic Review.

"Our constitution guarantees peaceful assembly and the objective of our authorities is to protect the protesters," he said.

Other Iraqi officials said plans were under way to free detained protesters and for electoral reform, both of which were among a package of reforms urged by the United Nations.

But diplomats from several countries including the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/halt-violence-against-protesters-pass-electoral-reform-and-hold-early-elections-us-to-iraq-government-261256">United States issued</a> stinging criticisms.

"We recommend that Iraq immediately cease using excessive force against peaceful demonstrators, particularly the unlawful use of tear gas canisters and live ammunition, and hold accountable, in a transparent manner, those responsible for this violence," Daniel Kronenfeld, Human Rights Counsellor at the US&nbsp;Mission in Geneva.

The Netherlands called the use of force "unlawful, indiscriminate and excessive". Germany expressed deep concern and urged immediate steps to prevent further loss of life.

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq released a set of recommendations on Sunday, including the release of peaceful protesters and investigations into deaths.

Iraq's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Hussain Mahmood&nbsp;Alkhateeb, said the plan envisaged by Baghdad to address unrest was already being implemented and went "wider" than the U.N. proposals.

"No demonstrator will stay in prison unless there is a criminal investigation against them," he told Reuters.

Asked whether Iraq would consider trying Islamic State fighters on their own soil, as France and the United States has urged, he said: "Iraq believes that countries should take their nationals and this is a policy we are committed to."

Iraqi officials expressed "deep regret" on Monday at the death of protesters during weeks of unrest but defended Baghdad's handling of the situation. Nearly 300 people have been killed in Iraq since the protests against political corruption, unemployment and poor public services began on October 1.

Iraqi officials expressed "deep regret" on Monday at the death of protesters during weeks of unrest but defended Baghdad's handling of the situation. Nearly 300 people have been killed in Iraq since the protests against political corruption, unemployment and poor public services began on October 1. At a U.N. review of member states' human rights records in Geneva, diplomats from several countries accused the Iraqi government of using excessive force. Justice Minister Farooq Amin Othman acknowledged there had been "individual violations" by members of the law enforcement agencies but said they were being investigated. "...We would like to express our deep regret for the number of people killed," he told international diplomats gathered at what the U.N calls the Universal Periodic Review. "Our constitution guarantees peaceful assembly and the objective of our authorities is to protect the protesters," he said. Other Iraqi officials said plans were under way to free detained protesters and for electoral reform, both of which were among a package of reforms urged by the United Nations. But diplomats from several countries including the United States issued stinging criticisms. "We recommend that Iraq immediately cease using excessive force against peaceful demonstrators, particularly the unlawful use of tear gas canisters and live ammunition, and hold accountable, in a transparent manner, those responsible for this violence," Daniel Kronenfeld, Human Rights Counsellor at the US Mission in Geneva. The Netherlands called the use of force "unlawful, indiscriminate and excessive". Germany expressed deep concern and urged immediate steps to prevent further loss of life. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq released a set of recommendations on Sunday, including the release of peaceful protesters and investigations into deaths. Iraq's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Hussain Mahmood Alkhateeb, said the plan envisaged by Baghdad to address unrest was already being implemented and went "wider" than the U.N. proposals. "No demonstrator will stay in prison unless there is a criminal investigation against them," he told Reuters. Asked whether Iraq would consider trying Islamic State fighters on their own soil, as France and the United States has urged, he said: "Iraq believes that countries should take their nationals and this is a policy we are committed to."

Iraq expresses 'deep regret' over death of protesters during unrest