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PUK co-presidents meet with deputy commanding general of U.S.-led Coalition
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-presidents Bafel Talabani and Lahur Sheikh Jangi met with Brigadier…
Kurdistan Region welcomes UNSC resolution extending UNAMI mandate in Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Region Presidency on Thursday welcomed the adoption of a U.N. Security Council resolution…
PUK co-leader calls on Region president to use his power in case of journalists, activists sentenced to jail
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-president Bafel Talabani said on Thursday the boundaries of journalism…
Water levels dropped; 16 dams remain unfinished in Kurdistan
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — As many as 16 dams have remained uncompleted in the Kurdistan Region due to a…
Turkey used ‘chemical, poison gases’ in Kurdistan Region 12 times: PKK
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) accused Turkey once again of using “chemical and poison gases”…
Deputy premier says KRG’s intention to resolve issues with Baghdad
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani said on Wednesday the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) intention is…
Turkish bombardment wounds two IDPs in Duhok province; one unstable
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Two internally displaced persons (IDPs) were injured in Turkish bombardment in a sub-district Duhok province…
Kurdish judicial council handed over to federal courts hundreds of wanted persons: judge
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Region’s Judicial Council has handed over to the federal Iraqi courts hundreds of…
Kurdish interior minister says criminals don’t fear courts due to ‘tribal reconciliation’
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdistan Region’s Minister of Interior Rebar Ahmed said on Tuesday ‘tribal reconciliation’ has made it…
Civilian injured in Turkish airstrikes in northeast of Duhok – official
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A civilian was wounded in a Turkish strike on a village in Kani Mase sub-district…
Deputy PM calls for quick steps to be taken to prevent suicide, femicide in Kurdistan
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani said on Tuesday steps should be accelerated to prevent suicide…
Sirwan River running dry due to ‘irresponsible authority’ in Garmian, warns group
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Sirwan River near Garmian administration is running dry due to “irresponsible authority” in the…