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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)
Apr 30, 2009

Obama misreads his Iraq war

Violence reaches twelve-month high, politics breaking down, president will need to relook at the war he’s attempting to shed.

Apr 30, 2009

Kurdish boycott threatens Ninawa stability

Kurdish leaders of three of Ninawa’s districts have announced an indefinite boycott of the new provincial council threatening to enflame tensions between Arabs and Kurds.

Apr 22, 2009

KRG oil minister slams national counterpart

Ashti Hawrami blames Hussain al-Shahristani for preventing 100K bpd in oil exports and calls Ministry of Oil’s dealings with international oil companies “illegal.”

Apr 22, 2009

Barzani to Obama: support KRG oil policies

Letter to Obama week before inauguration congratulates, says Kurdistan Regional Government backs U.S. in Iraq, and “I seek your support, Mr. President, for our policies.”