SDF chief Abdi meets Kurdistan Region President, French FM in Erbil

"The leadership of the Syrian Democratic Forces [SDF] renewed its commitment to implementing the January 29 agreement, continuing the work in combating ISIS, and ensuring the security of detention facilities holding ISIS fighters and their families," read an SDF statement following Mazloum Abdi's meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.

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French FM thanks Kurdistan Region President for ‘decisive role’ in Rojava ceasefire

"France stands and will always stand alongside the Kurdish people so that their rights are respected," said French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.

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Erbil citadel renovation to enter new phase in March: Official

The ancient Erbil citadel was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.

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Alleged Iranian drone strike targets PAK base in Erbil

He said that he was asleep when the attack transpired and “everything had caught fire" by the time he woke up.

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US envoy Barrack, SDF chief Abdi to meet in Erbil as hostilities surge

Citing “well-placed sources” on the condition of anonymity, Al-Monitor said that Barrack and Abdi will meet in the Kurdistan Region’s capital of Erbil as “part of a concerted US effort to avert a full-blown conflict between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led SDF.” 

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Erbil to talk budget with Baghdad after federal government formation: Spokesperson

"We will not discuss the subject of salaries with the federal government, we will talk about the budget, what the Kurdistan Region's share of the budget will be," KRG spokesperson Peshawa Hawramani asserted. "We will not let go of the seven salaries that have gone unpaid over the last three years."

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Opposition leader's trial 'pending approval' for Erbil transfer

Erbil’s court may decide to move the case completely, or intervene even if it stays in Sulaimani, according to Gulla.

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Erbil cancels Syrian fair amid outcry over violations against Kurds in Aleppo

The fair had previously drawn criticism for not including the Kurdish flag on a promotional poster.

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Major fire erupts at Erbil chips factory

At least 20 civil defense teams are currently working to control the blaze.

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