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The success of the coalition government in Baghdad has always demanded a Kurdish presence, which has prevented Shiite and Sunni Arab political parties from criticizing the northern region, especially for their oil sector moves.

But lately this has changed, with political leaders claiming the Kurdistan Regional Governments oil deals need to be addressed. A hearing with both the national and KRG oil ministers has been called for, though nothing has happened yet. But a delegation from the KRG was in Baghdad over the weekend to talk about oil and other issues, such as how the money is to be shared.