Kurdish parties field candidates for Iraqi presidency

If the Kurdish forces fail to agree on a singlr nominee, the decision will be left to a parliamentary vote.

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PUK to announce Iraqi presidency candidate as deadline approaches

If the two main Kurdish parties fail to agree on a candidate, the decision will be left to a parliamentary vote.

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PUK nominates four candidates for Iraqi presidency 

The Iraqi presidency is traditionally reserved for a Kurd under the federal system's unwritten power-sharing norms.

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KDP to keep Shakhawan Abdullah as candidate for Iraq’s second deputy speaker: MP

The Halwest candidate managed to snatch a majority in two rounds of voting on Monday, but failed to secure the required absolute majority to earn the post.

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Iraqi presidency not ‘property’ of any party: President Barzani

“The person nominated for the presidency does not have to be from the PUK or the KDP. They can be from another party or be neutral,” said Barzani.

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KDP delegation, Iraqi president discuss government formation

During the meeting, Rashid stressed “the importance of intensifying consultations among political forces to expedite the formation of the new government” within the established timeline, to ensure “political stability” and meet the expectations of the Iraqis, according to a statement released by Iraq’s presidency.

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KDP urges unified Kurdish front in Baghdad, implementation of Article 140

A statement detailing the contents of the Kurdistan Democratic Party's (KDP) Central Committee meeting stressed that Kurds should negotiate in Baghdad "with one unified voice."

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KDP, PUK to meet soon for government formation talks: Spox

“Another meeting will take place in the coming days,” KDP spokesperson Mahmoud Mohammed told The New Region.

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KDP, PUK to meet Monday for cabinet formation talks: Official

The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) have yet to reach agreement on forming the next cabinet for the Kurdistan Region.

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