The Kurds are furious about their loss of control over Kirkuk, their second-class citizenship, and the status of their oil and security forces.
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Artists Amid Mosul Ruins Reclaim Iraqi City’s Cultural Life
In a bold move, a community of Iraqi artists and activists have defied fears of fresh attacks to hold weekly book markets and photography exhibitions.
War Crimes: Iraq and Afghanistan Are Not Going Away
Are we gonna continue to let our politicians threaten and kill whomever they want without any resistance whatsoever? Are we as citizens going to continue to volunteer to be underpaid mercenaries?
Iraqi Parties Finally Agree to Name New President And Premier
Iraq’s parliament on Tuesday elected as president Kurdish politician Barham Salih, who immediately named Shi’ite Adel Abdul Mahdi prime minister-designate.
Iraq Parliament Delays Vote For Country’s President
Iraq’s parliament postponed a vote on Monday to name a president because the main Kurdish parties, did not present a candidate,due to differences.
Both Major Parties Cry Fraud Following Iraqi Kurdish Election
The two major political parties are crying fraud after Sunday’s parliamentary election, with one saying it will refuse to accept the results.
Critical Times as Iraqi Kurds To Elect New Parliament Sunday
Iraqi Kurds will head to the polls this Sunday to elect a new parliament for the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
The Ongoing White House Coup D’état Is A True Disaster
I highly suggest the anonymous author of the New York Times Op Ed piece resign, as well as all of the other people who are working against the administration from within. While they are at it, the President himself should resign too.
Iraqi Political Groups Announce Formation Of Largest Bloc In Parliament
Iraqi political groups announced an alliance excluding Kurdish groups on Sunday that would be the majority bloc in the newly elected parliament.
Syrian Kurds, Damascus Discuss Future Governance
Kurdish led SDC, a political wing of U.S.-backed SDF is reportedly in preliminary discussions with Damascus to ensure future Syrian government is inclusive.