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PUK co-leader says Yazidis ‘important component’ of Kurdistan Region
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Co-leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Talabani said Yazidis are an important…
Kurds impose 10-day curfew in northeast Syria amid COVID-19 wave
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdish authorities in northeastern Syria imposed a 10-day curfew on Tuesday in an attempt to…
Kurdistan Region reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Region reported the highest number of new COVID-19 cases since January, the ministry…
PUK co-leaders meet U.S. ambassador to Iraq in Sulaimani
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Co-leaders Bafel Talabani and Lahur Sheikh Jangi met with U.S.…
Kurdistan Region president receives letter from Pope Francis
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani received a letter from Pope Francis who expressed his gratitude…
KRG issues new decisions as part of measures to curb coronavirus outbreak
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) announced on Monday a 17-point decision to curb coronavirus outbreak…
Kurdish forces detain group of ISIS militants in Erbil, say authorities
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdish security forces detained a group of Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Erbil, authorities…
U.S. will continue to support Iraqi and Kurdish forces, says ambassador – statement
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The United States will continue to support the Iraqi military and Peshmerga forces, said the…
Twelve patients died from coronavirus in Kurdistan Region: health ministry
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Region recorded 12 new deaths from coronavirus on Monday, bringing the death toll…
Iraq, Kurdistan Region announce first day of Ramadan
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The Kurdistan Region announced on Sunday that the first day of the Muslim holy month…