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 Articles
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
Iraqi Parliament proposes fines over jail for minor offenses Iraq's proposed law swaps minor offense imprisonment with fines, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and offer rehabilitation, with exceptions for serious crimes and conditions such as the convicted individual's consent and settlement of financial obligations. May. 13, 2024 News