Kurdistan will not become haven for corrupt individuals: President Barzani

Barzani said that the Kurdistan Region “would never be allowed to become a safe haven for corrupt individuals,” adding that no person was “exempt from accountability in this process,” in a statement carried by his office. 

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President Barzani receives papal Order of Pius IX for ‘outstanding role’ in promoting peace

Originally founded in 1560, the Order of Pope Pius IX, is a papal order of knighthood and the highest active honor conferred by the Holy See.

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Kurdish leaders commemorate Barzani Genocide on 43rd anniversary

“During the Barzani Anfal, the former Iraqi regime detained 8,000 Barzani men, young and old, simply because they were Barzanis and Kurds, and after deporting them, massacred them in an inhuman manner in the deserts of southern Iraq,” said President Masoud Barzani.

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President Barzani, Halbousi discuss Erbil-Baghdad ties

The statement from Halbousi’s office also mentioned that Barzani and Halbousi emphasized the need to boost cooperation among the political forces “to support the federal government in implementing its program.”

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President Barzani calls on Kurdish political forces to meet, break deadlock

In a statement marking Eid al-Adha, President Barzani called on the Kurdistan Region’s political parties to meet and “cease the futile conflict and self-destruction that has burdened the political process in the Region for some time.”

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President Barzani, Iraqi PM-designate stress unifying positions ahead of gov't formation

"Emphasis was also placed on the importance of unifying views and positions and working to form a strong government that has the ability to confront obstacles and overcome crises, in order to participate in strengthening stability and development and achieving the aspirations of all components of the Iraqi people," read a statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office.

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Iraqi PM-designate arrives in Erbil for meetings with Kurdish leaders

The New Region has learned that Zaidi is set to meet with President Masoud Barzani, Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, and Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani.

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Iraqi PM-designate to visit Kurdish leaders next week, discuss Erbil-Baghdad issues

A source with knowledge on the matter told The New Region that Zaidi will discuss the Kurdistan Region's federal budgetary allocations, Article 140 of the constitution, the Peshmerga, partnership in governance and representation, and oil with the Kurdish leaders.

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Kurdish leaders commemorate 1974 Qaladze massacre

President Masoud Barzani said the April 24, 1974 attack, which killed and wounded hundreds of innocent civilians, was "a clear indication of the chauvinist and brutal policies of the former Iraqi regime against the civilian citizens of Kurdistan."

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