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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)

Ibrahim Khalil crossing to Turkey reopens

Commercial traffic to and from Iraq’s main border crossing with Turkey has restarted, after nearly a month of disruptions affected fuel and power supplies in Kurdistan.

Escape from Qaim

Before he escaped the self-proclaimed Islamic State, Jassim Mohammed witnessed the group's brutal rule, plunder, and commerce.

Turkey shuts key Kurdistan border crossing

The Ibrahim Khalil crossing, an artery of KRG commerce, is closed for a second day as Turkey goes on the offensive in Kurdish areas of the country’s southeast.

Assassins hit North Oil Company again

The NOC's deputy inspector general, who had reportedly been investigating oil smuggling, was injured in an attack that killed two others.

Kurds retake a ruined Sinjar

An array of Kurdish forces burst into Sinjar town Friday, marking a key victory against Islamic State militants.