Tag Archive for 'Iraqi Kurdistan'

Election unlikely to bring Kurd-Baghdad breakthrough

Election unlikely to bring Kurd-Baghdad breakthrough

The issues that have divided Baghdad and the Kurdish region of Iraq will be awaiting the new government after March 7 national elections.

Sour grapes refined to wine in post-oil auction Diyala

Sour grapes refined to wine in post-oil auction Diyala

Officials in Diyala province, miffed that foreign companies missed the opportunity for oil investment here, are looking upbeat now at alternative investment prospects.

Blacklist enlarged and challenged

Blacklist enlarged and challenged

By working in the KRG, a Chinese company is barred from bidding for oil fields offered by Baghdad, while a Korean firm is apparently back at work despite oil purchases.

Op-Ed: Why Kurdish Media Must Reform

The recent election in Iraqi Kurdistan ushered in a new era for the region’s media, posing fresh challenges for news organisations, the government and the parliament.

Major turnout in contested Kurdish election

Major turnout in contested Kurdish election

Despite glitches, election deemed a success with large voter turnout in what is a major stakes election for Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government.

KRG presidential candidates

Four challengers to current KRG President Massoud Barzani add to the intense campaigning in Iraqi Kurdistan ahead of the July 25 vote.

One month til KRG elections

Stalwart parties and reformist-minded challengers mix it up for Iraqi Kurdistan provinces' government election, and a new controversial constitution.

Election fever rises in Iraqi Kurdistan

Competition stiff for parliamentary seats in what many believe will be a hotly-contested campaign.

Combating female circumcision

Activist describes challenges facing those trying to end the controversial practice in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Load 'em up: fields in Iraqi Kurdistan begin

Load 'em up: fields in Iraqi Kurdistan begin

While oil flows, questions over compensation and disputes between KRG and Baghdad remain.