Iraq, Kurdish
KDP leads parliamentary elections in Iraq's KRG-held region
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) is leading the parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG)-held region in northern
Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region votes for new parliament
Voters in Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region are casting their ballots in delayed parliamentary elections amid disenchantment with political leaders and economic instability. The elections on Sunday are for 100 members of parliament,
Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish voters seek change as parliament elections get underway
Iraqi Kurdistan presents itself as a relative oasis of stability in turbulent West Asia, attracting foreign investors due to its close ties with the United States and Europe
Acting Iraqi Parliament Speaker congratulates Kurdistan Region on successful parliamentary elections
The Acting Speaker expressed hope that the election results would "facilitate the swift formation of the Kurdistan Regional Government's tenth cabinet and strengthen relations between Erbil and Baghdad.
Iraq's Kurdistan region awaits initial results from first election in six years
As Iraq prepares to announce the results of long-awaited parliamentary elections in the Kurdish region, anticipation is building among supporters of the two major parties, after unofficial results suggested they were leading in the polls.
Iraq's Kurdish region votes amid flagging economy, political infighting
Residents of Iraq's semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region went to the polls in long-awaited parliamentary elections Sunday under the shadow of ongoing rivalries, economic instability, and unresolved disputes with Baghdad.
Polls in Iraqi Kurdistan Open for Regional Election
With opposition parties weak, the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan are likely to extend more than three decades of power-sharing. Polls close at 6 p.m. (1500 GMT). Copyright 2024 Thomson Reuters.
KDP leads in Iraqi Kurdish parliamentary election results, commission says
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has emerged as the leading party in the long-awaited Iraqi Kurdish parliamentary election, securing 809,197 votes, according to preliminary results released by Iraq's electoral commission.
Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region votes for new parliament
More than 1,000 candidates, including 368 women, are vying to get elected to the 100-seat regional parliament.
Iraq's Kurdish region goes to the polls with a flagging economy and political infighting top of mind
Residents of Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region are going to the polls in long-awaited parliamentary elections ...
Kurdish official warns US: 'now is not the time' to pull forces out of Iraq'
As the U.S. mulls over a plan to withdraw troops from Iraq, its Kurdish allies have a message: Don’t forget us.
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EU Mission in Iraq welcomes KRG Parliamentary elections, urges swift government formation
In a statement released on Monday, the EU Mission highlighted its persistent advocacy for holding the elections, describing ...
Anadolu Ajansi2d
Türkiye fighting PKK terror group, not us, says premier of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region
If the PKK claims to represent the Kurdish people, it should put an end to this war,' says Mesrur Barzani - Anadolu Ajansı ...
Kurdistan Says It Cut Oil Output 50% to Help Iraq Comply With Its OPEC Quota
Iraqi’s semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan has cut its oil production by half upon request from Baghdad, as the ...
Middle East Institute4d
Kurdish elections arrive — finally, and with challenges
Iraq’s Kurdistan Region will hold elections for its devolved parliament for the first time since 2018, on Oct. 20. The polls ...
Anadolu Ajansi5d
Turkish president receives head of Iraq's Kurdish Regional Government
Erdogan underlines 'necessity of steadfast collaboration in these challenging times' to eliminate terrorist threat that ...
Daily Sabah4d
Barzani visit precludes KRG polls, new dynamics in Kurdish issue
A visit by Nechirvan Barzani, president of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), to Ankara, is not an uncommon event – ...