KRG urges Baghdad to disburse August, September salaries

After the resolution of th long-standing dispute between over oil exports, Erbil and Baghdad’s disagreements over the issue of sharing domestic revenues remain the main point of contention between the two sides

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KRG cabinet discusses Erbil-Baghdad disputes, Lalezar raid

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani expressed his "deep concern" with the developments in Sulaimani in late August that saw dozens killed and multiple more injured during an operation to arrest People's Front leader Lahur Sheikh Jangi.

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Iraqi cabinet conditionally approves KRG June salary disbursement

A source in the Iraqi Council of Ministers told The New Region that the disbursement, which was voted in favor of unanimously by the cabinet, is "subject to conditions."

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KRG to hand over oil to SOMO, demands Baghdad pay June civil servant salaries

The Kurdistan Regional Government's Council of Ministers discussed oil export arrangements and the payment of the Region's civil servants' salaries for the month of June during a regular session on Wednesday.

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KRG reiterates 'fully implemented' all obligations in Baghdad agreement

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s Council of Ministers also thanked the Kurdistan Region's population for their "responsible and resilient stance" despite being "victims of an unlawful and unconstitutional decision" by the federal government that saw their salaries withheld.

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Iraqi government approves draft agreement to fund Kurdistan Region’s salaries

Baghdad will provide the funds for the month of May to the Kurdistan Region's civil servants, a well-informed source told The New Region.

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Committee to address Erbil-Baghdad disputes holds first meeting

The new committee, formed following an Iraqi Council of Ministers session on Tuesday, will examine the issues of the Kurdistan Region's civil servant salaries and oil exports and submit recommendations ahead of a final decision.

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