Iraqi deputy parliament speaker accuses Turkmen Front leader of inciting strife in Kirkuk

“For some time, the leader of the Turkmen Front has been systematically attempting to incite strife and instability in the city of Kirkuk. These actions are incompatible with the position of a party leader,” Abdullah said in a statement.

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Iraqi parliament’s deputy speaker cautions against rise of anti-Kurdistan voices in Baghdad

The lawmaker stressed the need for a strong Kurdish representation in Baghdad.

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Iraqi deputy parliament speaker accuses Kirkuk agriculture chief of illegal land contracts

Kurdish farmers in Kirkuk told The New Region on Monday that Arab settlers have been cultivating their lands in plain view of the Iraqi military while they themselves are prevented from accessing them.

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Iraqi parliament deputy speaker discusses Kurdistan salaries, PMF bill

“There are some bills that serve only one group but hurt all Iraqis. Everyone understands this, including Sunnis and Shiites," Iraqi Second Deputy Parliament Speaker Shakhwan Abdullah said.

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We will obstruct parliament sessions until salary issue is resolved: Iraqi legislature's deputy speaker

Kurdish blocs in the Iraqi parliament will impede additional sessions of the legislature until Baghdad resolves the salary issue for civil servants in the Kurdistan Region, according to Shakhawan Abdullah, the parliament's second deputy speaker.

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