Zakho
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Why Iraq and Turkey's ties are at a historic low point / Paul Iddon
On 20 July, Iraqi tourists escaping the blistering heat of southern and central Iraq for the relatively cool climate of the Parakh tourist resort in Iraqi Kurdistan’s Zakho district suddenly found heavy artillery shells raining down around them.
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Iraq demands Turkish withdrawal as Ankara vows further incursions
The dispute between Iraq and Turkey over a recent deadly attack in Iraq’s northern Kurdish region escalated at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Tuesday.
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Turkey establishes new military base in Kurdistan Region
In continuation of the Turkish military activities in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, Turkish forces on Sunday established a new military base in the area.
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Coordination Framework urges Baghdad to fulfill its constitutional duty and defend country
Pro-Shiite blocs in Iraq expressed tough protest over Duhok’s Parakh deadly bombing on Saturday, and urged the Iraqi government to end Turkish troops’ presence inside the country’s territory.