Iraq arrests suspect wanted internationally for ‘murder and kidnapping’

“The units immediately intensified their intelligence efforts and field operations, which enabled them to apprehend him and hand him over to the relevant authorities to complete the legal procedures against him,” it added.

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Iraqi army kills four ISIS members in Kirkuk

The strikes killed at least “three terrorist elements” and also reduced the compound “to rubble.” The fourth individual meanwhile was killed after he was spotted during “an armed reconnaissance by the army's aviation” units to comb the area.

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One dead, several trapped in Kirkuk building collapse

The incident in Kirkuk’s Wahda neighborhood occurred after the second floor of the building collapsed, killing one worker, injuring several others, and leaving a number of other people trapped. 

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Iraqi PM, President offer condolences over deadly Kirkuk traffic accident

At least six people were killed and 20 injured in the tragic collision.

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At least six killed in Kirkuk multi-vehicle crash

The collision involved around 40 vehicles, Kirkuk’s police department told The New Region, after a truck driver lost control of his vehicle at high speed in the city.

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New Kirkuk governor Seman vows inclusive leadership

“The time had come for a Turkmen governor to lead this city,” Seman said, describing the Turkmen as “the third noble element in Iraq and the main element in Kirkuk.” 

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Outgoing Kirkuk governor speaks of ‘new era’ of deputy powers in provincial council

"This new era, which this friend [Governor Mehmet Seman] will now begin, is different from what we had. Decisions cannot only be made by the governor, both deputies must be involved in and agree on decisions," said Rebwar Taha.

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Turkmen Front leader elected new Kirkuk governor

Mohammed al-Halbousi of the Taqadum Party, with whom the PUK reached a power-sharing agreement for the Kirkuk Provincial Concil in 2024, congratulated Seman, wishing him "success, prosperity, and guidance in his duties."

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Kirkuk council meeting to replace Kurdish governor delayed

Mohammed Ibrahim al-Hafidh, chairman of the council, announced that “the session has been postponed to 6:00 pm due to a lack of quorum," after protests erupted outside the council building against the replacement of Governor Rebwar Taha.

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