President Masoud Barzani sends message to Iraqi PM over salary issues

Head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Masoud Barzani told Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani that "under no excuse" can the salaries of civil servants in the Kurdistan Region be withheld.

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Baghdad’s treatment of Kurdish civil servants is ‘unacceptable’: President Barzani

Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani condemned the treatment of Kurdish state employees by the Baghdad government.

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Kurdistan Region leaders extend condolences over Turkish politician’s death

Onder was a member of the DEM Party delegation that frequently visited PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan at Imrali prison in recent months for peace efforts between the PKK and the Turkish state.

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Erbil holds major inter-religious prayer to promote coexistence

The first-of-its-kind gathering was attended by dozens of religious leaders from different communities and hundreds of notable officials and diplomats. The event aimed at promoting and highlighting co-existence and unity among the Kurdistan Region’s different religious components.

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Erbil embraces 17th International Book Fair

President Masoud Barzani opened the 17th edition of the Erbil International Book Fair, stressing the importance of books and lauding the fair, which comprises publishing houses and other literary attendees from 22 countries.

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Kurdistan Region leaders deliver messages during Diyarbakir Newroz celebrations

This year’s Newroz celebrations come amid peace talks between the Turkish state and the PKK

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President Barzani, SDF’s Abdi stress Kurdish unity in Syria

President Barzani has played a mediatory role between Kurdish forces in Syria to help establish a united front for talks with the new administration in Damascus to safeguard the Kurdish nation’s rights in the country.

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Kurdish leaders reiterate commitment to women’s rights on International Women’s Day

Despite measures from authorities, the Kurdistan Region continues to suffer from high rates of gender-based violence, including domestic violence, sexual violence, and honor killings

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Kurdish leadership urges swift government formation in New Year messages

The Kurdish leaders wished the people of the Kurdistan Region a Happy New Year, while stressing the need to accelerate the government formation process

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