KDP urges Kurdish unity, coordination on PUK anniversary

The KDP emphasized “the importance of coordination, understanding, and unity among all political forces and parties in Kurdistan” on the occasion, asserting that ongoing coordination will serve to “address the current critical and decisive issues responsibly; safeguard our achievements; strengthen our institutions; and defend the constitutional and political status of the Kurdistan Region.”

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PUK says ‘ready for any attempt’ to pass KRG cabinet formation deadlock

Demands for the swift formation of the next KRG cabinet have risen since the formation of the new Iraqi cabinet.

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Power, pressure, and paralysis: the politics behind the PUK–NGM deal

The New Generation Movement has signed a power-sharing agreement with the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, marking a significant reversal for a party that built its identity on opposition to the Kurdistan Region's established ruling parties.

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KDP calls for reactivation of Kurdistan parliament

The KDP “welcomes any initiative aimed at reactivating the Kurdistan Parliament, so that this important institution may fulfill its natural and legal role,” the statement read.

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Snap Kurdistan elections necessary if no deal reached: Senior KDP member

When asked whether snap elections were a solution to the political deadlock, Kani responded that “it would be a solution.”

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Opposition leader goes on hunger strike after renewed court delay

In a statement, Jangi announced that he and his brother had decided “from today to go on hunger strike until we see the rule of law applied to our case,” after eight months of what he described as “unjust imprisonment.”

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Kirkuk governor set to resign, council to meet Thursday

“We invite you to hold an urgent meeting of the Kirkuk Governorate Council on Thursday 4/16/2026 at 12:00 PM in the meeting hall of the Governorate Council,” read the Council’s document obtained by The New Region.

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Nizar Amedi elected as Iraqi president

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan's Amedi previously served as Iraqi Environment Minister between 2022 and 2024.

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KDP, PUK yet to agree on Iraq’s next president

"There is still no agreement between the two Kurdish parties on a presidential candidate, and negotiations have stalled due to the war," Danar Abdulghaffar, a KDP lawmaker in the Iraqi parliament, told Iraqi state media.

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