Politics

Baghdad threatens to choke off KRG funding

Political tensions skyrocket after recently announced gas deals, resulting in legal challenges and threats to Kurdistan's budget.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (standing, center right) and KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (standing, center left) oversee a ceremony in Baghdad on April 4, 2023, to sign a temporary deal for restarting northern oil exports. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)

Jun 21, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: June 21, 2016

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Jun 14, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: June 14, 2016

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

Jun 7, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: June 7, 2016

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

May 31, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: May 31, 2016

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

May 17, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: May 17, 2016

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.

May 1, 2016

‫Protesters demanding reform storm Green Zone

Political dysfunction reaches a breaking point, as protesters answering to Moqtada al-Sadr ransack Parliament after several parties again stonewalled Abadi's Cabinet reforms.

Apr 26, 2016

UPDATE: Chaotic Parliament confirms five new ministers

After protesting legislators shouted and threw empty water bottles at the prime minister, the Parliament approved part of a Cabinet overhaul.

Apr 13, 2016

Abadi’s Cabinet reform ignites political upheaval

The prime minister's second attempt to overhaul his Cabinet sets off a protest in the Parliament chamber and threats of a no-confidence vote.

Apr 12, 2016

New oil minister tapped in second try at Cabinet overhaul

Former South Oil Company chief Jabbar Allibi nominated to head the Oil Ministry, as Abadi makes a second attempt to reform his Cabinet.

Apr 5, 2016

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: April 5, 2016

Whenever the media office of the Council of Ministers releases decisions of the Cabinet, Iraq Oil Report publishes a translation from the original Arabic.