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Kurdish-news-outlet-linked-to-opposition-party-remains-closed-in-Iraq

Kurdish News Outlet Linked To Opposition Party Remains Closed In Iraq

The Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq says NRT's coverage of protests encouraged people to violate anti-coronavirus measures, but journalists say the closure is a violation of press freedom.

15 October 2020Iraq
Unrest-Spreads-To-Iraqi-Kurdistan-Over-Socioeconomic-Woes

Unrest Spreads To Iraqi Kurdistan Over Socioeconomic Woes

Despite the semi-autonomous status of northern Iraq’s Kurdistan region, its conditions are just as dire as the rest of the country’s and often the result of the same factors — corruption, waste of public money and misappropriation of resources.

26 August 2020Iraq
kurdistan-region-parties-to-meet-to-discuss-Federal-Government-formation

Kurdistan Region's parties to meet to discuss Federal Government formation

Representatives from several political parties in the Kurdistan Region will meet in Erbil on Monday (February 24) with the Region’s top political leadership to discuss the ongoing government formation process in Baghdad.

24 February 2020Iraq
iraqi-prime-minister-designate-faces-pressure-on-cabinet-choices

Iraqi Prime Minister-Designate Faces Pressure On Cabinet Choices

Political pressure on the Iraqi prime minister-designate, Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi, could bring him down before he even forms a government.

19 February 2020Iraq
baghdad-sends-delegation-to-erbil-to-resolve-disputes

Baghdad sends delegation to Erbil to resolve disputes

Baghdad sent a delegation, headed by President Barham Salih, to the Iraqi Kurdistan region to discuss the budget, oil and other contentious issues.

02 October 2019Iraq
Rewas-Fayaq-elected-as-new-speaker-of-Kurdistan-Parliament

Rewas Fayaq elected as new speaker of Kurdistan Parliament

New Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Rewaz Fayaq takes the position of Kurdistan Parliament Speaker during a parliamentary voting on Thursday

12 July 2019Iraq
turkey-continues-bombing-iraqi-kurdistan-amid-iraqs-strong-objection

Turkey continues bombing Iraqi Kurdistan amid Iraq's strong objection

Despite Iraq's condemnation, Turkish fighter jets continue to bombard areas inside Iraqi Kurdistan claiming to target the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).

04 July 2019Iraq
Iraqi-Kurdistan-takes-aim-at-gun-control

Iraqi Kurdistan Takes Aim At Gun Control

In an attempt to control armed violence, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraqi Kurdistan has given gun owners six months to register their small firearms and give up heavy weapons.

07 March 2019Iraq
Death-from-above-Iraqi-border-villages-bear-the-brunt-of-Turkish-air-strikes

Death from above: Iraqi border villages bear the brunt of Turkish air...

Turkey's airstrikes, which mainly focus on the northern Iraqi countryside, have targeted positions held by the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK), although civilian lives have also been lost.

16 January 2019Iraq
KDP-names-picks-for-Iraqi-Kurdistan-government

KDP names picks for Iraqi Kurdistan government

The conflict between the two main Kurdish parties in Iraq could allow for political maneuvering among the smaller parties as Iraqi Kurdistan seeks to form a new government.

06 December 2018Iraq
Kurdish-Vote-in-New-Parliament-in-Autonomous-Region

Kurds Vote in New Parliament in Autonomous Region

On Sunday 30th of September, the Kurdish autonomous region held an election. Voters chose from more than 700 candidates to win 111 seats in Kurdistan’s Parliament, a year after a failed independence referendum to separate from Iraq.

01 October 2018Iraq
KRG-Prime-Minister-warns-of-the-spread-of-extremist-ideology-in-Kurdistan

KRG Prime Minister warns of the spread of extremist ideology in Kurdistan

During the General Conference of the Unions of Religious Leaders in the Kurdistan Leader, KRG President Nechirvan Barzani warns of the spread of extremist ideology and says that his government is doing its best to counter their influence in the region.

27 July 2018Iraq
Syrian interim government takes control of Bab al-Salameh border crossing

Syrian interim government takes control of Bab al-Salameh border crossing

The Free Syrian Army (FSA) have taken control of the Bab al-Salameh border crossing between the province of Aleppo and Turkey.

28 October 2017
The-price-of-peace-How-Damascus-strikes-deals-with-beaten-rebels

The price of peace? How Damascus strikes deals with beaten rebels

Numerous reconciliation and de-escalation agreements have been made by the Syrian regime and the rebels, but how are they formed?

06 October 2017
Mapping-the-Battle-Against-ISIS-in-Deir-Ezzor

Mapping the Battle Against ISIS in Deir Ezzor

Tensions are high in Syria's oil-rich Deir ez-Zour Province. But who is advancing and to where?

01 October 2017
Iraq-Kurdistan-Regional-Government-affirms-referendum-for-independence

Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government affirms referendum for independence

The Kurdistan Regional Government announced that it will hold an independence referendum on 25 September 2017.

09 June 2017
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