Politics

Deadly political divisions raise risks for Kurdistan

Rivalries between political leaders in Sulaimaniya have exploded into violence and undermined relations between Iraqi Kurdistan’s two ruling parties at a key political moment.

Bafel Talabani (left) and Lahur Talabany (right) at a Patriotic Union of Kurdistan party gathering on June 15, 2021. (Source: PUK Media)

Jun 10, 2009

Gov’t backs Shahristani in oil row with KRG

Press conference confirms June 29 contract awards; KRG deals must be approved by Oil Ministry.

Jun 9, 2009

Mines are “biggest environmental problem”

Minister of Environment heightens campaign of awareness and calls for donors to remove million of landmines.

Jun 9, 2009

Combating female circumcision

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

Jun 8, 2009

Water fight

Iraq warns Turkey on Euphrates water supplies.

Jun 8, 2009

The Kuwaiti tab

Post-Saddam, Iraq’s war with Kuwait is far from over.

Jun 7, 2009

Heads in the sand

The fragility of Sunni incorporation into Iraqi governance could have been headed off earlier in the war.

Jun 7, 2009

Laid to rest

U.S. official tasked with advising Iraq Electricity Ministry, killed in Fallujah IED, returns to family in Chicago.

Jun 6, 2009

Iraqi oil politics

Disputes over how oil sector should be managed, controlled will culminate in Parliament questioning of oil minister.

Jun 6, 2009

Oil law progress?

MP says law coming through pipeline soon, would be required to sign oil deals.

Jun 6, 2009

Shelling out Iraq’s gas

Controversial pact between Iraq and Shell moving along, with Parliament requesting involvement.