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German consulate expresses concern over rule of law in Kurdistan
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — German Consulate General in Erbil on Friday expressed concern over the rule of law in…
No vaccine, no salary: Halabja health directorate tells its employees
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The general directorate of health in Halabja said on Friday that employees who haven’t gotten…
In Kurdistan Region city, women gain power without parity – report
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Though equality may be a distant reality for many women in Iraq, in Halabja women…
Co-president says PUK ‘eager’ for new Iraqi government to meet demands of people
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Co-President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Talabani said on Thursday the party…
Police in Duhok detain 49 people on gambling charges
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Police in Duhok said on Thursday they had detained 49 people on gambling charges. Spokesman…
Drivers protest in Kalar against high fuel prices
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdish drivers on Thursday protested in Garmian administration against high fuel prices in the Kurdistan…
Five more activists detained in Duhok last year to be freed – reporter
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A court in Erbil on Thursday sentenced five other activists to one year each in…
Teacher Badal Barwari freed in Erbil after more than a year in prison
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Teacher and activist Badal Barwari was released in Erbil on Wednesday night after more than…
Turkish drone strike kills two people in Kobane – statement
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Two people were killed in a Turkish drone strike in Kobane on Wednesday, Kurdish authorities…
Non-contract teachers continue strikes in parts of Kurdistan
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Dozens of non-contract teachers continued their strike in parts of the Kurdistan Region on Wednesday,…
Parliament’s committee agrees to summon minister of natural resources: MP
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A Kurdistan parliament’s committee agreed on Tuesday to summon minister of natural resources Kamal Atrushi…
Badal Barwari to be released, journalist Omed Baroshki remains in jail
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A court in Erbil on Tuesday sentenced teacher Badal Barwari and journalist Omed Baroshki to…