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Demirtas says he can’t be involved in peace process while in prison
Jailed former co-chair of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Selahattin Demirtas has stated that he cannot play an active role in a possible peace process “as long as he is in prison.”
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U.S. State Department urges all Iraqi citizens, particularly those residing in the Kurdistan Region, to participate in the national census.
Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, emphasized the importance of the Iraqi census, stating that it is as crucial for Iraq as it is for the United States.
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Inviting Assad, Erdogan has shown needed will to resolve Syria political crisis: FM
Turkey FM Hakan Fidan stated that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's invitation to meet with Syrian President Assad demonstrates the necessary will to resolve Syria's political crisis.
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U.S. government and private sector supporting Iraqi Kurdish forces
According to the Region magazine, alongside the U.S. government's support for the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) Peshmerga forces, American private companies have also established a presence in Iraqi Kurdistan, providing training and logistical services to the Peshmerga.
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Kirkuk Provincial Council warns members boycotting council sessions may be replaced
The Kirkuk Provincial Council member, Parvin Fateh, from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) faction, stated that if the boycott continues after a ruling by the administrative court, the council may request the election commission to replace them with reserve candidates from the same lists.
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Turkey and Abdullah Ocalan have reached an agreement, but PKK has refused to accept Turkey's demands: activist
Turkey Kurdish political activist Ibrahim Xelil Baran explained Turkey is attempting to utilize Ocalan to control Syrian Kurdistan, but the PKK has rejected this approach.
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Kurdistan Region and Iran forge economic ties to boost local production
Mustafa Abdul Rahman, the President of the Kurdistan Region Exporters and Importers Union, announced that high-level meetings were held with a commercial delegation from Hamadan province, Iran, to strengthen economic cooperation.
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11th Duhok International Film Festival to be held with Indian Cinema Focus
The 11th edition of Duhok International Film Festival will be held in the city of Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, with the theme of sports, focusing on Indian cinema and with the films of directors from different countries of the world.
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US provids over $57 million in aid to Kurdish forces in Iraq and Syria
According to a report from the U.S. Department of Defense, Washington provided over $57 million in aid to Kurdish forces in Iraq and Syria during the third quarter of 2024.
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Turkish government seeking to lift immunity of five lawmakers
The Turkish government has submitted a motion to Parliament seeking the removal of legislative immunity for five lawmakers, the Arti Gerçek news website reported on Friday.
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Kurdistan Region's future hinges on unified Peshmerga Forces: minister
The survival of the Kurdistan Region depends on having a strong, organized, and unified Peshmerga force, Peshmerga Affairs Minister Shorsh Ismail stated, on Saturday.
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Erdogan remains hopeful about mending ties with Assad, despite failed attempts
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose attempts to normalize relations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have yet to yield results, expressed continued optimism about mending ties with the Syrian leader.
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Iraqi PM confirms the government's seriousness in legally addressing the issue of salaries of Kurdistan Region employees
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani confirmed, on Wednesday, the seriousness of the federal government in legally addressing the issue of salaries of Kurdistan Region employees.
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Baghdad supports Erbil’s efforts to form new government
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, told the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, on Wednesday that he supports the efforts of Iraqi Kurdistan to form a new government.
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Possible Trump picks could dampen Erdogan’s hopes for better relations
As Donald Trump prepares for a second term as US president, early signals suggest that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s hopes for improved relations with Washington could face challenges as the president-elect reportedly considers Florida Senator Marco Rubio for secretary of state and Congressman Michael Waltz for national security adviser, both known for their anti-Turkey stance on key issues.
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Iran praises Kurdistan Region and Iraq for implementing security agreement
Reber Ahmed, Kurdistan Regional Government's Interior Minister, and Hiwa Ahmed, head of the Asayish security forces, accompanied Qasim Al-Araji, Iraq's National Security Advisor, to Tehran for a meeting with Ali Akbar Mohammadyan, Secretary General of the National Security Council of Iran.
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Turkey pressuring US to rethink its Kurdish alliance in Syria
Turkey is pressing the United States to reconsider its support for Kurdish militants in Syria, according to comments by its leaders including President Tayyip Erdogan, who has again floated the possibility of a new cross-border offensive.
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Ahmed Turk: Erdogan's remarks are shameful and a sign of his weakness
Ahmed Turk, the dismissed mayor of Mardin from the Peoples' Democratic Party, responded to recent statements made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who accused the dismissed mayors of aiding terrorism. Turk described these accusations as shameful and insulting.
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Dem Party representatives travel to Erbil following the party's envoys' expulsion from Erbil
A representative of the Peoples' Democratic Party (Dem Party) in the Kurdistan Region told Channel 8 that a delegation from the party will travel to Erbil on Wednesday morning to discuss the expulsion of some of the party's representatives from Erbil to Sulaimani with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP).
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Iraq National Security Advisor, Kurdistan Region interior minister meet Iranian FM in Tehran
On Sunday, November 12, Qasim Al-Araji, Iraq's National Security Advisor, and Reber Ahmed, the Interior Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, arrived in Tehran along with a security delegation.
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Erdogan willing for another deal with Trump over Syrian Kurds - media reports
Media reports suggest Turkish President Erdogan's haste to congratulate Donald Trump on his victory in the US election and invite him to Turkey is a sign of his desire for another deal with the new American president over Syrian Kurds.
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Iran, Kurdistan Region discuss developing ties
Iranian Consul-General to Erbil Nasrollah Rashnoodi and leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party Masoud Barzani have reviewed the expansion of bilateral relations.
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Iraq’s parliament to discuss new bill on oil exports
The federal Parliament of Iraq is set to discuss next week the new bill on oil exports, a Kurdish MP told Kurdistan24, adding he was optimistic an agreement with all parties, including the Shiite ones, can be reached.
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Trump wants US troops out of Syria to avoid conflict with Turkey: Kennedy
US President-elect Donald Trump intends to withdraw US troops from northern Syria to prevent involvement in conflicts between Turkish forces and Kurdish fighters, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed on Wednesday during a live broadcast with commentator Tucker Carlson.
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Kurdistan Region premier, Iranian consul discuss bilateral cooperation
The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Masrour Barzani, has met with the Iranian Consul General in Erbil, Nasrollah Rashvandi, where they discussed bilateral relations and the importance of strengthening the regional government of Kurdistan.
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Turkey pro-Kurdish party co-chair faces probe for remarks criticizing removal of mayors
Turkey’s interior ministry has announced the launch of an investigation into the co-chairperson and a party official of the country’s main pro-Kurdish party due to remarks made earlier this week criticizing the removal of mayors in the predominantly Kurdish southeast, Turkish Minute reported.
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Stratfor Institute analyzes Erdogan's motive in seeking peace with Kurds
The renowned Institute of Stratfor has analyzed the Turkish government's recent inclination towards peace with the Kurdish population, suggesting that the primary motivation is to secure the support of the pro-Kurdish DEM Party for constitutional changes.
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Iraqi president urges accelerated formation of Kurdistan Regional Government
President Latif Jamal Rashid of Iraq called for the expedited formation of a strong and balanced government in the Kurdistan Region during a meeting with the President and members of the Kurdistan Independent High Electoral Commission.
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US envoy meets with Kurdish leaders on elections, gov’t formation
US Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski met with leaders in the Kurdistan Region on Monday, including Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) head Masoud Barzani and Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, discussing the recent elections and inclusive government formation.
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Turkey and PKK, an opening in search of stability
In early October, Devlet Bahceli, secretary general of the nationalist MHP party, shook hands with several MPs from the pro-Kurdish DEM party, formerly HDP.