Kurdistan Region to hold elections in October

The Kurdistan Region’s presidency has set October 20 to hold parliamentary elections, a move welcomed by Iraq and the EU.

Jun. 26, 2024

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Registration for Kurdistan Region’s elections extended again: IHEC

The Independent High Electoral Commission on Monday extended the registration period for the Kurdistan Region’s elections by three days, making it the second extension in a month.

Jun. 24, 2024

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KDP registers for Kurdish parliamentary elections

The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has registered for the Kurdistan Region's upcoming parliamentary elections upon its demands partially met.

Jun. 09, 2024

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Five quota seats unjust: Minorities Affairs Minister

The allocation of only five seats for minorities is wrong, unjust, and a great reduction from the previous 11 seats, stated Aydin Marouf, Kurdistan Region’s Minister of State for Minority Affairs, criticizing the decision for its disproportionate distribution and inadequate representation, particularly for the Turkmen population.

May. 22, 2024

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Five seats allocated for minorities in Kurdistan Region’s elections

Iraq's Supreme Judicial Council allocates five parliamentary seats for minorities in the Kurdistan Region, while the Federal Supreme Court rejects the KRG Prime Minister's lawsuit.

May. 21, 2024

Articles

Christian Alliance in Kurdistan Region files lawsuit for minority rights in elections

The Christian Alliance in the Kurdistan Region seeks minority representation in the upcoming parliamentary elections amid legal battles over quota seats.

May. 13, 2024

Articles

Impact of abolishing minority quotas on Kurdistan Region’s elections

The Federal Supreme Court's decision to reduce Kurdistan Region's parliament seats and eliminate minority quotas sparks criticism and boycotts, raising concerns about democratic principles and political motivations.

Abdulla Reshawi

Mar. 13, 2024

Opinion