Britain
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The role of the Kurdistan region in the stability of the Middle East
World service - In a report written by a former officer of the British Army, referring to the decisive role of the Peshmerga forces in the defeat of ISIS, the "Daily Telegraph" newspaper described the Kurdistan Region of Iraq as one of the foundations of stability in the Middle East and emphasized the importance of continuing British cooperation with this region, including in the fields of security and energy.
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Increasing pressure on England to follow up on the situation in Lahore Talabani
Jahan Service - English Daily Express reported that Lahore and Polad Talabani, two British citizens detained in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, have gone on a hunger strike after 223 days of incarceration without charge and holding a trial, protesting their continued detention. This issue has increased the criticism of the British government's performance.
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Drone attack on Castrol warehouse in Erbil causes multi-million dollar damage
Iraq and Kurdistan Region service – Following a drone attack early this morning, Wednesday, April 01, the warehouse and facilities of the Castrol oil production company in Erbil were targeted and caught fire. The company issued a statement emphasizing that it has no role in the ongoing conflicts.