Iran strikes Kurdish opposition groups in Sulaimani: Official

The strikes took place at around 3:00 am, as three consecutive blasts were heard across Sulaimani, Halabja, and the Sharazoor area.

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Kurdish leaders commemorate 65th anniversary of September Revolution

“We honor and remember all Peshmerga, patriots, and participants,” said Kurdistan, extending salutes to the “enduring memory of the martyrs of this revolution and all martyrs of Kurdistan.”

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Peshmerga should be brought under Iraqi Commander-in-Chief: Khazali

The 2005 Iraqi constitution allows federal regions in the country, such as the Kurdistan Region, to establish and organize internal security forces “such as police, security forces, and guards of the region,” and the Peshmerga fall under the last category.

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Kurdish leaders, British military delegation stress boosting security relationship

PM Masrour Barzani "reiterated the Kurdistan Region’s appreciation for the support and assistance provided by the United Kingdom and Coalition forces."

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‘Historic achievement’: Peshmerga forces unified under single command

“This is a historic achievement, and the Kurdistan Region will now have a unified and modern army, under the direct command of the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs.”

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US-led coalition taking ‘serious steps’ toward Kurdistan Region withdrawal: Minister

“These forces are being transferred to other places outside of Iraq daily,” said Kurdistan Region Interior Minister Reber Ahmed.

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Over 750,000 benefited from KRG electricity debt discount: Official

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) introduced a 50 percent discount on electricity legacy debts accumulated before the launch of the Runaki project in late July through the e-Psule payment initiative for residential and agricultural subscribers, while the commercial, industrial, and government offices were eligible for a 25 percent discount.

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Iraq’s PMF moves to fill the space left by the PKK

Relations between the PKK and the PMF have been close since August 2014, when the two groups fought ISIS militants following the group’s invasion of Sinjar and surrounding areas.

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France to try suspected smugglers over 2021 capsizing killing dozens, mostly Kurds

The defendants, mainly from Afghanistan, are believed to be linked to people-smuggling networks.

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