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Professor warns Afghanistan scenario could repeat in Iraq and Syria Kurdistans
An Indiana University professor warned the scenario of the US troops' withdrawal from Afghanistan could be repeated in Kurdish-controlled areas of Syria and Iraq.
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Kirkuk and Shingal sent a political message by voting for KDP: official
The public relations officer of the Kurdish Future Movement in Syria said that the people's vote for the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in Iraqi October 10 parliament elections in Kirkuk and Shingal had a political message.
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IHEC announced number of seats secured by Kurdistan Region's political parties
On Monday, Oct 11, the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced initial results for Iraq’s parliamentary election in 10 provinces across the country.
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PUK condemns Turkey attack on Kirkuk
The political office of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) has condemned a Turkish airstrike in the Qara Anjir area near Kirkuk which killed one person and injured two others.
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PUK not to relinquish its presidency in return for any concessions: official
The deputy head of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) in Sulaimani said that the party would win votes in any situation and would not relinquish the presidency of Iraq in exchange for any concessions.
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Qubad Talabani says most Kurdistan Region problems can be solved in Baghdad
Qubad Talabani, the head of the Kurdistan Coalition in the Iraqi parliamentary elections, stated in remarks on Friday, October 1, that "The solution to most of the problems of the Kurdistan region is in Baghdad."
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HDP delegation meets Kurdish politicians in Sulaimani
A delegation from the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) on Sept. 27 visited the city of Sulaimani in Iraqi Kurdistan where they met with representatives of the province's ruling parties.
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HDP delegation meets Kurdish politicians in Sulaimani
A delegation from the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) on Sept. 27 visited the city of Sulaimani in Iraqi Kurdistan where they met with representatives of the province's ruling parties.
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Turkey's latest attack on PKK militant in Iraqi Kurdistan meant as show of strength / Amberin Zaman
In recent months, Turkish drones have picked off a string of mid-level commanders in Iraqi Kurdistan and northeast Syria.
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Germany, Britain and US are seeking to free Peshmerga forces from party affiliation: British MP
A member of the Britian parliament, Robert Halfon says his country, Germany and the USA are seeking to integrate Peshmerga forces and bring an end to the control of the ruling parties over the forces.
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Bafel Talabani says Kurds should be united in Baghdad
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-president Bafel Talabani said it is a “necessity” for the Kurds to become united and have “one voice” in Baghdad.
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Kurdish parties to decide on Iraq presidency post - source
A Kurdish political source announced an upcoming meeting between the leaders of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in the coming days to discuss important issues.
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PUK politburo asks Lahur Sheikh Jangi to leave Kurdistan Region
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan’s (PUK) Politburo said in a statement on Tuesday, August 24, that party Co-President Lahur Sheikh Jangi should leave the Kurdistan Region within three days and not return until two weeks after the announcement of the results of Iraq’s parliamentary elections, which are currently scheduled for October 10.
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Former Kirkuk Provincial Council chairman appointed as KRG PM advisor
Rebwar Talabani, the former chairman of the Kirkuk Provincial Council, was appointed as advisor to the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region.
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PUK ready to cooperate in forming a unified force: Bafel Talabani
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-president Bafel Talabani stated on Sunday that his party is ready to cooperate in the process of forming a unified force in the Kurdistan Region to serve the high interests of the region
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Vice president says Peshmerga will be unified under ministry control in a year
Kurdistan Region Vice President Sheikh Jaafar Mustafa said on Thursday, August 19, that Peshmerga forces will likely be "completely” unified under the control of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs in less than a year.
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PUK seeking to provide decent life for people; Bafel Talabani
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-president Bafel Talabani said their goal is unity among Kurdish parties and to provide a decent life for people.
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Family feud in Iraqi Kurdish party may undercut election chances / Mustafa Saadoun
A dispute between the son of the founder of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, the party's former leader, and his cousin might reduce the chances of victory in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
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Mala Bakhtiar says PUK is at new stage of conflict and tension
Member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan’s (PUK) High Political Council Mala Bakhtiyar stated on Thursday, August 5, that "recent events have taken the PUK to a new stage of conflict and tension.”
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Family power grab in Iraqi Kurdistan raises fears of intra-Kurdish violence / Amberin Zaman
Talabanis strip their cousin of all powers amid a power struggle in the Kurdistan Regional Government's Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Party.
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US warns sending troops to Lahur Sheikh Jangi's house is a "red line"
US officials have sent a message to the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), stating that the party officials should not use military force in internal conflicts and called sending troops to former co-President Lahur Sheikh Jangi's house a "red line."
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PUK forces will no longer be allowed to be used for personal purposes: president
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-president Bafel Talabani said on Monday the party would not allow its forces to be used for personal purpose.
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PUK politburo consigns all powers of Lahur Sheikh Jangi to Bafel Talabani
The political bureau of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) decided on Saturday, July 17, to hand over all powers of Lahur Shaikh Jangi as co-leader to Bafel Talabani, the PUK co-president.
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Talabani family feud at center of power struggle in Iraqi Kurdistan party / Amberin Zaman
The apparent takeover of the Iraqi Patriotic Union of Kurdistan party by Bafel Talabani is more family affair than policy dispute.
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Lahur Sheikh Jangi says he is ready to move away from power
The co-chair of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), Lahur Sheikh Jangi, confirmed in a meeting with the families of the martyrs, today, Thursday, that he is ready - for the sake of the Patriotic Union - to leave work and move away if he make sure that he is the cause of the problems, adding that he will deliver a detailed speech tonight to announce his position.
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Bafel Talabani says he would continue pursuing changes within PUK
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-President Bafel Talabani declared on Thursday, July 15, that he would continue to pursue major changes within the party amid serious internal tensions with his counterpart Lahur Sheikh Jangi, who later made a speech blaming external forces for moves against him over the past week.
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Lahur Sheikh Jangi, Bafil Talabani hold separate talks with Haider Al-Abadi
The PUK Co-Presidents Lahur Sheikh Jangi and Bafil Talabani held separate talks with former Iraqi Prime Minister and the head of Victory Alliance Haider al-Abadi on Monday, July 12, in Sulaimani.
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Nechirvan Barzani felicitates Ebrahim Raisi on his election as Iranian president
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani telephoned Iran’s president-elect Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday and congratulate him on the presidency.
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Gorran says made deal with PUK for October elections
Change Movement (Gorran) entered into an electoral pact with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) in order to win in during Iraq’s parliamentary elections in October, rather than for any larger strategic reasons, Gorran Executive Body member Darbaz Muhammad stated on Monday, June 21.
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Advisor says no guarantee KRG will end public salary cuts
An advisor on financial affairs to Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani stated that there is not a 100 percent guarantee that the KRG will pay full public sector salaries even if Iraq’s federal government resumes budget transfers.