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Iraq PM risks new crisis as tensions with Kurds resurface

After more than a year of political deadlock, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani could face a debilitating new crisis with Kurdish leaders that risks undermining his efforts to set policy and compile a badly needed state budget.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2023

Iraq, Kurdistan Region Discuss Disputed Areas, Federal Budget

A security delegation from the federal government arrived in Erbil Sunday, while another one assigned by the regional government arrived in Baghdad to discuss outstanding issues. The regional government delegation seeks to discuss the most pressing issues, including the 2023 budget, the disputed share of the region, and other topics…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 13, 2023

Escape from Iran: protesters regroup in Iraq after perilous journey

Daily shows of dissent against repressive 43-year clerical rule continue, with exiled demonstrators asking for help from the west

The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2022

Fans across the Middle East celebrate historic World Cup moment

From cafes in Erbil to pubs in Istanbul and stadiums in Gaza City, fans gathered as the World Cup kicked off in Qatar.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2022

Rocket attack near Iraq's Erbil kills one, wounds 10 - mayor

At least one person was killed and 10 others were wounded on Monday after rockets hit the headquarters of the Iranian Kurdish party in the city of Koye, near the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region Erbil, the mayor of Koye Tariq Haidari said.

Reuters · Nov 14, 2022

Tripartite Delegation in Erbil to Resolve Presidential Candidate Impasse

Iraq's Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi arrived in Erbil on Monday, accompanied by the candidate for the prime minister post, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, and Head of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) Falih al-Fayyadh. The delegation held talks with Head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Masoud Barzani in a bid to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 11, 2022

Senior Officer Killed in Erbil Car Bomb

One person was killed and four others, two women and two children, were injured when a bomb exploded Friday in the capital of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, counter-terrorism forces said. An explosive device attached to the bottom of the car detonated, killing the driver and injuring two women and two…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 8, 2022

Car bombing in Iraq’s Erbil kills one, wounds four

A rare attack in the northern city of Erbil kills car driver and injures two women and two children in the same vehicle.

Al Jazeera · Oct 7, 2022

One killed, four injured in Erbil after vehicle explodes - INA

One person was killed and four were injured when a vehicle exploded in Iraq's northern city of Erbil, the state news agency INA reported on Friday citing a statement by Kurdistan's counter-terrorism service.

Reuters · Oct 7, 2022

From refuge in Iraq, Kurdish exiles hope Iran's 'revolution' prevails

More than a decade after he fled to sanctuary in northern Iraq, Iranian Kurdish activist Sirvan Hassan can't keep his eyes off news of the protests which have swept Iran over the death of young Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini in police custody last month.

Reuters · Oct 7, 2022