PUK leader’s public insults of journalists spark press freedom concerns in Kurdistan

Earlier this week, PUK leader Bafel Talabani publicly insulted two journalists during separate events after they posed questions on sensitive political issues, prompting criticism from media rights advocates and civil society organizations.

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KDP, PUK at odds over forming KRG cabinet 20 months after elections

Throughout the negotiations, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, a senior KDP leader, has stressed the importance of reactivating the Kurdistan parliament, emphasizing the need to respect the demands of the people of Kurdistan, and urging all the parties to negotiate in good faith.

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KDP accuses PUK of ‘policy of imposition’ regarding election results

“It is precisely the PUK that seeks a policy of imposition by force on the outcomes and results of the election, without regard for the votes and will of the people of Kurdistan, disregarding any consideration for the votes,” KDP spokesperson Mahmoud Mohammed said in a statement. 

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PUK official praises efforts to end KRG formation deadlock

Saadi Ahmed Pira, a member of the PUK politburo, praised initiatives by President Masoud Barzani to break the impasse, saying PUK leader Bafel Talabani had also responded positively to move negotiations forward.

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PUK, NGM to enter government formation talks in ‘one package’: Spox

Gaznayi stressed that “together, in one package, we will deal with and discuss the government formation,” with the KDP.

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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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