Iraqi MP 'optimistic' that Baghdad-Erbil salary, oil disputes 'will be resolved very soon'

Iraqi lawmaker Amanj Harki told The New Region that he expects all issues between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region to be resolved promptly, explaining that the delays were caused by political interference, disagreements over oil pricing, and Baghdad's demand for full control of oil revenues.

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Iraqi delegation in Erbil to discuss salary, oil issues

The delegation is set to meet with top KRG officials and relevant authorities

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Baghdad imposing sanctions on people of Kurdistan for 11 years: KRG

The fair distribution of the Kurdistan Region’s share of the federal budget has long been a point of contention between Erbil and Baghdad. Years of conflict and unresolved issues between Erbil and Baghdad, and economic sanctions and pressure on Erbil by federal authorities, have pushed employees in the Region to live from paycheck to paycheck.

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UN urges swift formation of KRG cabinet, resolving Erbil-Baghdad issues through dialogue

UN ambassadors urged the swift formation of the next KRG cabinet and called for constructive dialogue between Erbil and Baghdad amid funding disputes

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‘We will never let go of our constitutional rights’: PM Barzani

Barzani reiterated that Erbil has fulfilled all its constitutional obligations, decrying that Baghdad has failed to respect both the rights of the people of the Kurdistan Region and the agreements signed between the two sides.

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Kurdish NGO to raise salary issues before UN council

The NGO stated that the decision impacts all people in the Kurdistan Region, especially women, children, and pensioners.

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Kurdish leaders slam Bagdad’s ‘collective punishment’ on Eid eve

Baghdad’s decision, deemed “a political decision” by Kurdish authorities, jeopardizes the livelihoods of the Region’s over one million salaried workers for the next eight months.

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KRG denies Iraqi oil ministry accusations

The statement said that the Region has sent “more than 11 million barrels of oil” to the federal government over a period “exceeding five months,” adding that the Iraqi side has not sent the Kurdistan Region “a single dinar in exchange,” deeming it a “clear violation” of Baghdad’s financial obligations and agreements signed between the two sides.

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‘Violation of constitution’: Iraqi parliament speakership slams suspension of Kurdistan salaries

The speakership urged the Iraqi federal government to reverse the decision, especially in light of Eid al-Adha approaching.

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