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Baghdad's response to Erbil's protest; Why did the population share of the Kurdistan Region decrease?

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The Ministry of Planning of Iraq, in response to the protests of the Kurdistan Regional Government, announced that the decrease in the region's population share in the 2024 census is the result of the removal of people whose main residence was outside the region.

The Islamic Union of Kurdistan:

The agreement between the New Generation Movement and the Patriotic Union is not real

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The head of the Islamic Union faction in the Kurdistan Regional Parliament announced that the claim of an agreement between the new generation and the Patriotic Union and achieving a legal quorum to form a government is not consistent with the political realities of the region.

Statement of 33 global left thinkers requesting freedom for Abdullah Ocalan

Türkiye Service - 33 left-wing thinkers from around the world issued a statement demanding the implementation of the "right to hope" for Abdullah Ocalan, i.e. his freedom.

Basic details of the reasons for the crash of Turkish F-16

Turkish Service - The Ministry of Defense of Turkey, in the initial explanation about the crash of the F-16 fighter jet in Balik Asir, announced that this plane suffered a sudden loss of radio communication and radar signal after taking off for an air warning mission.

Ministry of Defense of Türkiye:

He called the claim of planning to enter Iran in the event of an American attack "unfounded."

Turkey Service - In response to some media reports, the Turkish Ministry of Defense rejected the claims about the possibility of Turkish forces entering Iran in the event of an American attack and emphasized that Ankara still adheres to the peaceful resolution of regional tensions.

Mazlum Abdi:

We value the value of working together to achieve a better future for our people.

The commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has issued a message on his visit to Sulaimani and his meeting with Tom Barak and Bafel Talabani.

Oil Price reported;

The oil agreement between Türkiye and England in energy equations in Iraq

Jahan Service- The signing of the extensive oil and gas agreement between the Turkish State Company (TPAO) and the British company British Petroleum BP, focusing on Kirkuk fields, is not only an economic contract; This cooperation in one of the most sensitive areas of Iraq can significantly increase oil production, accelerate the process of curbing flared gases, and at the same time reduce Baghdad's dependence on energy imports. This agreement and its consequences can be evaluated beyond the energy market and at the level of the geopolitical balance of the region.

The politics of denial in the garb of reconciliation; The Turkish Parliament and the unfinished case of the Kurds

Jahan Service - The 60-page report of the "Commission for National Solidarity, Brotherhood and Democracy" was approved by the majority of votes in the Turkish Parliament, but the removal of the name "Kurdish issue" and ignoring the case of unsolved murders, including the case of Taher Elchi, provoked serious criticism. While the government insists on the complete disarmament of the Kurdistan Workers' Party before any political reform, Kurdish currents and part of the opposition want to guarantee justice and a political solution before any security measures; A gap that has put the future of the peace process in an aura of uncertainty.

The CPT organization reported:

The continuation of the construction of Turkish military bases in the Kurdistan region

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Iraqi Kurdistan Region team of the CPT organization announced that despite the announcement of the peace process with the PKK, the Turkish army continues to build new military bases, strengthen previous positions and carry out military attacks in the border areas of the Kurdistan Region; An action that has increased concerns about the future of this process.

Export of more than 107 million barrels of Iraqi oil in January 2026

Iraq Service and Kurdistan Region - Iraq Oil Marketing Company announced that Iraq exported 107,616,220 barrels of crude oil in January 2026

A Kurdish lady was elected as the Minister of Defense of the Netherlands

World Service - Ankara-born Kurdistan politician Dilan Yeshilgoz-Zegrios has been appointed as the Minister of Defense and Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands. He is a figure of the liberal VVD party, which is known for its strict positions in the field of security and the fight against terrorism, and now he is responsible for leading one of the most key ministries of this European country.

F-16 fighter crash in Balik Asir; The pilot of the Turkish Air Force died

Turkish Service - An F-16 fighter belonging to the 9th Turkish Jet Base crashed in the city of Balık Asir and its pilot, Major Ibrahim Bulat, died.

Dem Party publishes a new message from Ocalan

Türkiye Service - Dem Party announced that on the occasion of the anniversary of Abdullah Ocalan's call on February 27, he will hold a ceremony in Ankara and publish Ocalan's new message to the public.

The Democratic Party changes its name and dissolves its subsidiary organizations

Türkiye Service - Simultaneously with the rapid progress of the peace process in Türkiye, the Democratic Party enters the stage of legal and political reconstruction after the final report of the relevant commission is approved; A change that will be accompanied by a change in the name of the party and a change in its internal structure.

60% decrease in customs revenues of the Kurdistan Region

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The spokesperson of the Kurdistan Regional Government announced that the internal revenues of the region, especially in the customs sector, have faced a significant decrease, and according to the statistics provided, the customs revenues have decreased by 60%.

ISIS-related armed attacks on the bases of the interim government in Deir ez-Zor

Syrian Service - Armed groups linked to ISIS attacked the military bases and security centers of the Syrian Interim Government in the eastern areas of Deir Ezzor.

Meeting of the German delegation with Nechirvan Barzani

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The President of Kurdistan Region, in a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, emphasized the importance of peaceful resolution of problems and maintaining the security and stability of the region.

Immediate exchange of prisoners between the SDF and the Syrian Interim Government

Syrian Service - The Syrian Democratic Assembly announced that building trust is the key to achieving a political solution in Syria and called for the release of all prisoners and the rapid start of the process of exchanging prisoners between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian Army.

Kurdish analyst put forward;

Is Tom Barak Trump's new representative in Iraq?

World Service - Tom Barak, who is the US ambassador to Turkey and Trump's special representative in Syria, is actually acting as the representative of the US government in Iraq instead of Mark Sawaya, with extensive meetings with Kurdish leaders and Iraqi politicians. Some analysts believe this could be a sign of his official, though undeclared, appointment as Trump's representative in Iraq.

The presidential candidate must be chosen by agreement

Iraq Service and Kurdistan Region - The head of the coordination office of the Kurdistan Democratic Party stated that the determination of the final candidate for the position of the president of Iraq, as a legal right, requires an internal agreement in Kurdistan, and said that the talks with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan to form a new regional government are nearing the final stage, but the political situation in Iraq and regional conflicts have delayed the process.

Talabani and the tom barak emphasized on speeding up the formation of the government and the unity of the Kurds

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - The head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the special representative of the United States of America for Iraqi affairs, in a political meeting, discussed the process of forming the new government of Iraq, the cabinet of the Kurdistan Region and the need for a united position of the Kurds in the current situation.

Bafel and Qabad Talabani meeting with Mazloum Abdi in Sulaymaniyah

Syrian Service - "Bafel Talabani", the head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, along with Qabad Talabani, welcomed SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi in Sulaymaniyah and discussed the developments in Syria.

Dolat Bahce Lee:

The call for disarmament and complete liquidation also includes KCK/ Turks and Kurds are one

Turkey Service - The leader of the National Movement Party announced that the process of "Turkey without terrorism" has entered the stage of legal and legal changes and at the same time emphasized the complete disarmament of the PKK, the determination of the status of the emir and the revision of the issue of municipal guardians.

Hatim Ogholari:

Türkiye should stop being afraid of the Kurds

Turkey Service - The co-chairman of the Dem Party stated that in order to achieve lasting peace, Abdullah Öcalan's status should be recognized and legally guaranteed by a legal regulation; He also criticized the report of the "National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy" commission and said that the security approach and repetitive language are not the solution to the Kurdish problem.

Bahce Lee:

America's attack on Iran disrupts regional order

Turkish Service - The leader of Turkey's National Movement Party warned that any US attack on Iran could upset the balance of the region and lead the Middle East to a period of all-out wars.

The complete withdrawal of American forces from the Kurdish areas of Syria

The World Service - AFP reported that the United States forces will end their military presence in Syria within the next month, and this process has entered the implementation stage with the beginning of the evacuation of one of the main bases in the northeast of this country and the expansion of the control of the Damascus government over this region.

European Parliament meeting about developments in Syrian Kurdistan

Syria Service - The European Parliament will host a meeting on the political future of Syria and Syrian Kurdistan at the invitation of Evin Engir. In this meeting, Elham Ahmed and Rohlat Afrin review the process of negotiations between the Syrian Democratic Forces and the Syrian Interim Government, as well as the January 29 agreement.

Mazloum Abdi:

Syrian Kurds are not satisfied with limited autonomy

Jahan Service - The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces emphasized that the Syrian Kurds are only satisfied with the limited self-government of the Kurdish regions due to the current unfavorable conditions, and if the right conditions are provided, they want to create conditions similar to the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, which enjoy greater autonomy.

Consultation for the safe return of Kurdish refugees to Raqqa

Syria Service - After visiting Afrin and Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods of Aleppo, a delegation of Syrian Kurdistan Relief Forces met with the governor of Raqqa and agreed on the formation of a joint committee for the safe return of Kurds to their homes.

The meeting between Nechirvan Barzani and Tom Barak

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani and US President's Representative for Syria, Tom Barak, discussed several issues including the political process in Iraq and Kurdistan Region during their bilateral meeting.