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.
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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.
Turkey’s Women Graffiti Artists Shine Amid Growing Repression
Istanbul is seeing an explosion of creative graffiti, with women artists largely behind the blast of color that is sweeping Turkey’s main city.
New Report Details Deteriorating Egyptian Human Rights Conditions
Human Rights First and the Cairo Institute released a report detailing the severe crackdown on peaceful dissent and nongovernmental organizations in Egypt.
Amnesty: Crackdown Turns Egypt into ‘Open-Air Prison’ for Critics
The international human rights group said authorities had arrested at least 111 people since December for criticizing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
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.
Iranian Officer Flees After Refusing To Suppress Protests
Iranian police officer deserts his post, fled Iran his life was in danger for refusing orders to suppress anti-government protests in the country this year.
Protesting Dervish-Iranian Prisoners Put In Solitary Confinement
Iranian news covering Iran’s Gonabadi Dervish minority says a number of jailed Dervishes have been put in solitary confinement at a prison near Tehran.
Iranian Parliament Removes Finance Minister From Office
Iran’s parliament sacked minister of economic affairs and finance on Sunday, due to sharp fall in the rial currency and deterioration in economic situation.