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Six teenage inmates attempt escape in Erbil prison
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A prison break attempt was reported in Erbil reform prison late Sunday night by six…
Peshmerga seizes ammunition cache set for terrorist attack
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdish Peshmerga forces have seized an ammunition cache that had been prepared to launch…
Turkish army targets villagers in Bradost with random gunfire, locals, villagers say
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Turkish army has increased its military surveillance in the Bradost area of Erbil province, targeting…
PUK President calls for reconciliation between political parties
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) President on Sunday called for reconciliation between all of…
Kurds commemorate 32nd anniversary of 1991 uprising; PUK President delivers speech
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Sunday marked the 32nd anniversary of the 1991 Kurdish uprising that began in Raniya, the…
Business owner says he had been ‘assaulted’ by KDP military commander
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — A doctor living in Kurdistan Region’s Duhok who is also a business owner said Thursday…
Kurdistan Bar Association outlaws press statements from Duhok’s lawyers
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Duhok’s branch of the Kurdistan Bar Association outlawed press statements from lawyers. According to an…
PUK, KDP are set to meet says party official; second in short while
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and the rival Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) are set…
Deputy Prime Minister meets with Sectary-General of U.N.
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Deputy of the Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Qubad Talabani met with Sectary-General of the United…
Turkmens protest against ‘manipulation’ of their parliament seats by certain party
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Turkmens living in the Kurdistan Region protest against the “manipulation” of their parliament seats in…
Qubad Talabani says ‘proud’ after Kurdistan parliament passed labor bill
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Deputy of the Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Qubad Talabani said “proud” on Thursday over passing…
Head of Information Agency receives French forces Commander in Iraq
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Head of Kurdistan’s Protection and Information/Information Agency Jalal Sheikh Naji Wednesday received Commander of the…