KRG decries ‘unwanted interpretations’ of President Barzani Turkey visit controversy

A recent visit by President Masoud Barzani to Cizre sparked controversy over the presence of his armed security detail, who wore patches of the Kurdish flag.

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Turkey requests KDP’s clarification after President Barzani response

Turkey’s foreign ministry responded on Wednesday, saying the response from Barzani’s office was “unacceptable” and calling on the KDP “to provide clarification.” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also said that Ankara “expressed discomfort with the matter and demanded an explanation.” 

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President Barzani praises Turkey-PKK peace efforts

Speaking at an event in Turkey discussing the works of a Kurdish poet and philosopher, President Masoud Barzani hailed the steps take by Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in seeking to bring the almost 40-year-old conflict to a close.

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Barzani Headquarters condemns attack on Khor Mor, calls for measures

The Khor Mor field is the main producer of the Kurdistan Region’s electricity

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President Barzani receives Maliki in Erbil for discussions on government formation

Maliki’s visit reportedly aims to seek Barzani’s view on the Kurds’ demands for the next cabinet.

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Former PM Maliki to visit Erbil for gov't formation talks

The New Region has learned that head of the State of Law Coalition Nouri al-Maliki is set to visit Erbil to discuss the formation of the next Iraqi cabinet with Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) President Masoud Barzani. 

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SDF chief meets top Kurdistan Region officials, discusses SDF-Damascus talks

The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi met with President Masoud Barzani, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, and Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani.

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President Barzani calls for action, not slogans after Iraq’s elections

"People want action," said Barzani

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President Barzani meets with men assaulted over flying Kurdistan flag

The Peshmerga ministry previously condemned the attack and called on Iraqi authorities to pursue legal measures against the perpetrators.

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