GeoSpace Ep. 17 with Dr. Shwan Jamal Azeez: Can Kurdistan realize its energy ambitions?

In this episode of The New Region’s GeoSpace podcast, host Mohammed A. Salih speaks with Dr. Shwan Jamal Azeez, an associate professor at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, about the uncertain future of the Kurdistan Region’s energy sector amid mounting security threats, legal battles, and contested federalism in Iraq.

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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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President Barzani calls for end to Anfal ‘culture’

“The fate of the Kurdistan people throughout history has been pain, suffering, and oppression,” Barzani said.

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One killed, three injured in Saqqez gold mine protest

Gold mining frequently results in deforestation, water and soil contamination, destruction of wildlife habitat, erosion, and long-term health risks for nearby communities.

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Iran sentences three for ‘raising the Kurdistan flag’ during Newroz 

The three men were charged with "propaganda against the Islamic Republic of Iran" and their alleged "involvement in Newroz celebrations and raising the flag of Kurdistan."

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Iraq ‘takes pleasure’ in delaying Kurdistan’s salaries: Iraqi deputy parliament speaker

The Region’s civil servant salaries for the month of May were disbursed in late July after months of deliberation between the two governments, with June and July salaries yet to be disbursed as of the time of writing this article.

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Thousands of dunams burnt by Penjwen wildfire

Controlling the fire has become a more challenging task due to planted landmines and explosives from the eight year long Iran-Iraq war over three decades ago.

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Amusement park shareholders threaten to take opposition leader to federal court

Chavi Land shareholders threatened to resort to the Federal Supreme Court if their complaints continue to go unanswered, a shareholder told The New Region on Wednesday.

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Kurdish leaders honor victims of Barzani Genocide on 42nd anniversary

The Barzani Genocide was one of the most heinous atrocities carried out by the Saddam Hussein regime against the Kurdish population, during which around 8,000 people were abducted, executed, and buried in mass graves.

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