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Local security forces in Raparin detain four suspects over narcotic offenses
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The local Security forces directorate (Asayish) in the Raparin district announced on Wednesday that it…
U.S. appoints new Consul General in Erbil – statement
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — U.S. Department of State on Wednesday appointed veteran diplomat Irvin Hicks Jr as the new…
“We want all sides to take historical responsibility” President Talabani tells Shia leader Khazali
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Jalal Talabani met secretary-general of Asaib…
Kurdish forces, Iraqi military launch large-scale joint operation against ISIS in remote areas of Garmian
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Region Peshmerga forces along with the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Group (CTG) launched a large-scale…
MPs warn of Badinan Prisoner’s ‘poor health’ inside Erbil’s prison
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Dozens of members of the Kurdistan Region parliament warned on Tuesday that Badinan Prisoners are…
No PUK official is allowed to use his/her position to achieve personal gain: President Talabani
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — No party official in the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan is allowed to use his/her own…
Czech consul general announces direct flights with Kurdistan Region
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Czech Republic diplomats in the Kurdistan Region on Monday announced direct flights between Erbil and…
PUK welcomes initiatives to overcome political obstacles, President Talabani tells Amiri
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Jalal Talabani received Head of the…
Senior citizen dies in Erbil whilst in queue to receive salary
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Senior citizen retiree died whilst waiting in queue to receive his salary on Sunday in…
KDP politburo urges parties to hold early election in Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) politburo released a statement on Saturday calling for the parties…
U.N. special envoy tells Kurdish leaders “Reach conclusion shortly, there is not enough time”
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United Nations Special envoy to Iraq amid a meeting on Wednesday told the top…
Authorities say PJAK senior commander confirmed dead amid Turkish drone attack in Syria
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A senior Kurdish commander of the Kurdistan Free Life Party was confirmed dead on Wednesday…