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Kurdish delegation to visit Baghdad today to discuss the issue of the ports of Sulaymaniyah with Iran

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A delegation from Kurdistan is due to visit Baghdad today to discuss the issue of closed border crossings located within the borders of Sulaymaniyah province with Iran. 

A member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan bloc said in a press statement that the Kurdish delegation consists of the Governor of Sulaymaniyah Hvall Abu Bakr and Director of Passports Brigadier General Salar Abdullah and Director General of the border forces. 

He said the visit would address several other issues, including the file of the displaced.

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A delegation from the region is discussing with the border crossings the delivery of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports

Release date: 2018/4/25 13:25 • 69 times read

(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) A delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government headed by Governor of Sulaymaniyah Hafal Abu Bakr visited the border crossing in Baghdad.

The delegation included Brig. Gen. Fakhruddin, commander of the province's border guards and Brigadier General Salar, representative of the region in the body. He was received by Kazim al-Aqabi, head of the border crossings authority, and discussed the readiness of the region to cooperate with the federal government around Handing over the Erbil and Sulaimaniya airports and ports in the region. " 
It is noteworthy that the federal government invited the Kurdistan Regional Government earlier through the ongoing meetings to hand over all airports and ports for the purpose of being under the authority of the federal government to impose the rule of law and the authority of the federal state on all Iraqi territory without exception.

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Patriotic Union of Kurdistan / Mawazin News /: Abadi will meet with Najran Barzani on Thursday in Erbil

 

 From 2018-04-25 at 19:53 (Baghdad time)

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The leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Giyath al-Surji, on Wednesday, that the Prime Minister Haider Abadi, will meet on Thursday, the head of the regional government Nigervan Barzani in Erbil, while pointed out that the visit of Abbadi to Kurdistan will bring up the distances, albeit with an electoral character.

"The visit of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to Sulaymaniyah and the cities of the Kurdistan region, although it carries an electoral nature, but it will undoubtedly be useful," al-Surji told Mawazine News.

He added that "such visits will bring distances, especially after the differences that resulted from the referendum on secession," pointing out that "holding meetings and discussions is a positive step to resolve the remaining problems and outstanding issues between Baghdad and Erbil."

"He said," There is a meeting of the Prime Minister with the President of the provincial government, Nizrvan Barzani in Erbil on Thursday, according to information received to us. "

The Prime Minister Haider Abadi, on Wednesday evening, to Sulaymaniyah International Airport from Nineveh to launch a campaign victory victory coalition in the province.

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Discussions to hand over the airports of the Territory to the federal authorities

26/4/2018 12:10 am   BAGHDAD / Al-Sabah The  head of the border crossing points Kazim al-Aqabi, with a delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government visited Baghdad under the chairmanship of Sulaymaniyah governor Hafal Abu Bakr, the file of the delivery of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports to the federal government. "The two sides discussed during the meeting the readiness of the region to cooperate with the federal government on the delivery of the Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports and ports in the region," the statement said, adding that "the delegation included the commander of border guards and the region's representative in the body." The statement said that «the federal government called the provincial government earlier, through the ongoing meetings to hand over all airports and ports for the purpose of being under the authority of the federal government, and to impose the rule of law and the authority of the federal state on all Iraqi territory without exception».

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Barzani receives Abadi at Erbil airport

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Haidar al-Abadi arrived in Erbil airport on Thursday.

A statement of the Office of Abadi received / information, a copy of it, that "the Prime Minister Haider Abadi arrived at Erbil airport," indicating that "he was received by the Kurdistan Regional Government President Nizhrvan Barzani."

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Sulaymaniyah province from Nineveh province, while a large group of people from the province met. Ending / 25 g

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Abadi from Erbil: We have a national Iraqi thesis to manage the country for the progress of Iraq

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Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi said on his arrival in Erbil on Thursday that all differences can be resolved between all parties to the same country, within the framework of the law and the Constitution

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Najeeb Najib: We are surprised by the lack of coverage of the employees of Kurdistan loans Iraqi banks

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Kurdistan Democratic Party MP Najibah Najib said on Thursday that the loans to be granted by the main banks will not include the employees of Kurdistan.

Najib said that "the loans that will be granted by Iraqi banks, such as Rashid and Rafidain Bank and TBI will not include employees of the Kurdistan region," indicating that "these banks have no branches in Kurdistan, despite the presence of two branches of the Central Bank in the region."

She added that "several attempts were made in the House of Representatives by the Kurdish blocs to pressure the government to open branches of those banks in the region, but the government of Nuri al-Maliki in 2012 has blocked things for political reasons," noting that "these loans will be granted to 15 provinces will not include The provinces of the region and the total range of these loans between 20 to 40 million and interest rates ranging between 6% to 8% and through several guarantees and recover these loans within 5 years.

She pointed out that "Kurdish politicians have demanded the government to include these loans employees of the Kurdistan region, especially after the rapprochement at this time between the federal government and the Kurdistan government because it will also benefit the banks if the numbers of borrowers.

The Rafidain Bank has confirmed, on Wednesday, granting loans to federal government employees through certain controls.

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Barzani: If it had not been for the traitors, we would have achieved what they had set up

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A member of the Political Bureau of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, adviser to the Kurdistan Security Council, pleased Barzani on Thursday the Iraqi legislative elections as' fateful and defiant 'for the party as it held the referendum in September last, saying,' Without the betrayal of Kurdish political parties would have achieved independence. 

Barzani said in a speech among the supporters of the party today in Erbil, that your participation in these elections is crucial because your votes and your decision governs the past and future of Kurdistan. 

He added that all the parties talked about their electoral programs and the future party and say that it is the elections of Kurdistan, noting that these elections and Iraqi priorities enabled him to be able to best represent the people of Kurdistan in Baghdad. 

Barzani said that for us these elections is a challenge because we participated in the referendum in order to establish the right of self-determination for our people, but unfortunately because of the betrayal of some parties did not achieve what we were assigned to him, stressing that the referendum did not fail and none of those who blame it can erase our right to Self-determination.

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ERBIL - A high delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is now in the US to discuss the latest political and security challenges across the Middle East, including Iraq and Kurdistan Region with the American administration officials.

According to a statement released by the KRG Office, Chief of Staff to the Kurdistan Region Presidency Fuad Hussein and Head of the Department of Foreign Relations Falah Mustafa were accompanied by the KRG Representative to the US, Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman for a two-week visit.

The Kurdish officials have also met with members of the Congress, the think tank community, and diplomats in Washington DC and New York.

"The delegation also met with a number of senior State Department officials this week and the last to discuss a range of issues, including the relations between Erbil and Baghdad, the upcoming Iraqi elections, the fight against ISIS (Islamic State), the humanitarian crisis, support for ethnic and religious minority groups, among others," reads a statement released by the office.

 

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A high-level delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government held a series of meetings and meetings with officials in Congress and the US administration on the situation in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. 
A statement by the government, Thursday, read (Basnoyz), said that the delegation of Kurdistan included the President of the Office of the Presidency of the Territory Fouad Hussein, Foreign Relations Officer in the regional government Falah Mustafa, and statement Sami Abdul Rahman, representative of the regional government in Washington. 
Adding that the delegation met with the Special Assistant to US President for National Security Affairs Michael Bell, where the two sides discussed the political situation and security challenges facing the Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the Middle East.

The statement also referred to meetings and meetings with senior US State Department officials during which the relations between Erbil and Baghdad, the Iraqi parliament elections (scheduled for May 12), the war against defiant terrorists, the economic crisis and the support of ethnic and religious components And a number of other issues.
The delegation held meetings with US Special Envoy to the International Coalition Against Terrorist Organization, Andrio Bek, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran Affairs, Sam Brownback, Ambassador for International Religious Freedom at the Bureau for International Religious Freedom, and Caroline Thompson, Deputy Minister Ambassador Michael Kozak, Senior Advisor to the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Workers, Ambassador Tina Kaidanaw, Assistant Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Office of Political and Military Affairs, and Jonathan Cohen, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wen European and Eurasian, and Assistant Ethan Kolderaj Deputy Foreign Minister Agency Syrian Affairs, and Peter Xia director of Iraq's affairs.
The statement also pointed out that in the framework of the visit also, held Falah Mustafa foreign relations official in the Kurdistan Regional Government and the representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Washington statement Sami Abdul Rahman meeting with Robert Kareem Assistant Secretary of State for National Security Affairs. Noting that the delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government expressed during the meeting his thanks and appreciation to the United States of America for its assistance to the forces of Peshmerga Kurdistan; in terms of training and military rehabilitation and provide part of the military needs since July 2016 and the continuation of this assistance so far.

The statement also noted the delegation's meeting with members of the US Senate and Congress from both parties, and its participation in an open dialogue organized by Ralph Abraham, the joint president of the Kurdistan-US Friendship Society in the US Congress. 
The delegation met with Sen. Bob Manendez, Congressman Ron Disentis, Jeff Dreisler, national security adviser and Paul Ryan, chairman of the US House of Representatives. The delegation held several meetings and discussions with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Military Services in the Senate.
The statement also pointed out that the delegation of the Government of the Territory was received at the headquarters of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by Maria Lungi Assistant Deputy Director of the Middle East, during the meeting between the two sides discussed the humanitarian assistance to the United States of America at the global level as the largest donor country, $ 1.4 million in international humanitarian aid to Syria and Iraq.

The statement referred to the visit of the delegation to the US Peace Center (USIP), funded by the US Congress, which participates in the efforts to build peace in Iraq and the Middle East, explaining that an open dialogue was held for the delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government in the presence of a number of diplomats and officials in the US administration. Dr. Fouad Hussein and Falah Mustafa were also given the opportunity to brief the members of the thought community in separate briefings at the Atlantic Council and the Washington Institute for Near East Policy on developments and developments in the situation in Kurdistan and Iraq. 
Iraqi Ambassador to Washington Farid Yasin also hosted the delegation at a luncheon this week, where they discussed the importance of voters in the Diaspora in the upcoming parliamentary elections. 
 Fuad Hussein and Falah Mustafa also participated in the Sedona Forum, Arizona.

The forum was attended by US Secretary of Defense James Matisse, CIA Director Mike Pompeo, US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Dan Sullivan, Amy Klobuchar, Ben Sass, Heidi Hitkamp, Jeff Flick, Lindsey Graham, and many more. Of leaders from all over the world.

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Talabani announced sending a team from the National Union to Baghdad to end the outstanding problems

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 Since 2018-04-27 at 11:07 (Baghdad time)

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The leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Qubad Talabani, on Friday, the need to send a strong academic team of deputies of the Union to the House of Representatives to address the outstanding problems between the federal government and the Kurdistan region.

"These elections have to do with the future of Iraq, and we have to send a strong academic team of PUK deputies to the House of Representatives to address the outstanding problems between the federal government and the region," Qubad Talabani said during a statement on the sidelines of his visit to the Badinan region to promote his party's electoral list and his follower. Kurdistan ".

He added: "We have to end the outstanding problems with Baghdad, such as the budget and salaries and areas cut off covered by Article 140 and the rights of the privileges of the martyrs and all other outstanding problems with the federal government."

He continued: "We can restore our future and restore balance and develop the situation in Kurdistan by sending a strong academic team to the House of Representatives, with the support of the Kurdistan Regional Government and all political parties."

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A high-level Kurdish delegation meets with leaders and decision makers in America

 

 

A high delegation from the Kurdistan Regional Government held a series of meetings and meetings with officials in Congress and the US administration to discuss the situation in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. 
A government statement said that the Kurdistan delegation included the President of the Office of the Presidency of the Territory Fuad Hussein, Foreign Relations Officer Falah Mustafa, and Abdul Rahman, representative of the regional government in Washington, a statement Sami. 
The statement said that during the meeting with the Special Assistant to the US President for National Security Michael Bell, the delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government addressed the political situation and security challenges experienced by the Kurdistan Region, Iraq and the Middle East.
The statement reviewed meetings and meetings with the American administration, saying that during his visit to the United States of America, the delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government held meetings and meetings with a number of senior officials at the US State Department. During the meetings, the delegation highlighted the relations between Erbil and Baghdad, the upcoming elections of the Iraqi National Council, the war against the Da'ash terrorists, the economic crisis, support for ethnic and religious components and a number of other issues.
Deputy Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran, Andrzej Bruckbak, the authorized ambassador for international religious freedom at the Bureau for International Religious Freedom, and Caroline Thompson, Assistant Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Citizenship, Refugees and Displaced Persons, Ambassador Michael Kozak, Advanced Counselor at the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Workers, Ambassador Tina Kaidanaw, Assistant Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Office of Political and Military Affairs, and Jonathan Cohen, European Affairs and Eurasia, and Ethan Kolderaj Deputy Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Agency Syrian Affairs, and Peter Xia director of Iraq's affairs.
During the visit, Foreign Minister Farah Mustafa and KRG representative in Washington held a meeting with Robert Kareem, Assistant Secretary of State for National Security Affairs. Pointing out that during the meeting, the delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government expressed its thanks and appreciation to the United States of America for the assistance provided to the forces of Peshmerga Kurdistan; in terms of training and military rehabilitation and provide part of the military needs since July of 2016 and this assistance continues so far. 
He noted that the delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government held a meeting with members of the US Congress from the bipartisan and democratic parties, adding that he participated in an open dialogue organized by Ralph Abraham, the joint president of the Kurdish-American Friendship Society in the US Congress.
He also pointed out that the delegation held a series of meetings with senators and the US Congress, including a meeting with Sen. Bob Manendez, Congressman Ron Disantis, Jeff Dreisler, National Security Advisor and Paul Ryan, Speaker of the US House of Representatives. He held numerous meetings and discussions with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, the House of Representatives Military Services Committee and the Senate Military Services Committee. 
The statement pointed out that the delegation of the Government of the Territory was received at the headquarters of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) by Maria Lungi Assistant Deputy Director of the Middle East. During the meeting, humanitarian aid to the United States was discussed at the global level as the largest donor country, which provided $ 1.4 million in international humanitarian aid to Syria and Iraq.
At the end of the statement, he referred to the visit of the delegation to the American Peace Center (USIP), which is funded by the US Congress, which participates in the efforts to build peace in Iraq, the Middle and the Middle, adding that an open dialogue was held for the delegation of the Kurdistan Regional Government in the presence of a number of diplomats and officials in the US administration. Dr. Fouad Hussein, Falah Mustafa and Sami Abdul Rahman were also given the opportunity to brief members of the think-tank in separate briefings at the Atlantic Council and the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, the statement said. 
Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Fred Yassin also hosted the delegation at a luncheon this week, where they discussed the importance of voters in the Diaspora in the upcoming parliamentary elections. 
Participation in Sedona Annual Forum
Fouad Hussein and Falah Mustafa participated in the Sedona Forum in Arizona. Sedona is an annual high-level forum hosted by the McCain Institute. The forum was attended by US Defense Secretary Mattiece, CIA Director Pompeo, US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Dan Sullivan, Amy Klobuchar, Ben Sass, Heidi Hitkamp, Jeff Flake and Lindsey Graham, and many leaders from around the world.

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Barzani discusses with British delegation relations with Baghdad and the elections

 

 Since 2018-04-28 at 13:12 (Baghdad time)

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The head of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Nigirvan Barzani, Saturday, with a British delegation several issues, including relations with Arbil with Baghdad and the parliamentary elections scheduled for May 12 next.

"The Barzani received a British delegation headed by Alastair Port, British Secretary of State for Middle East Affairs and International Development, where the delegation highly appreciated the steps taken by the Kurdistan Regional Government to normalize the situation with Baghdad and rebuild confidence. Between the two sides, expressing hope for a more serious dialogue to solve the problems. "

The delegation stressed that "all parties, especially the Kurdish party, should play a role in forming a broad-based government after the next elections."

The delegation added that "Britain attaches great importance to its relations with the Kurdistan region, especially in the areas of training, training and military assistance Peshmerga, and the development of the economy and capital investment."

For his part, welcomed the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan region of this visit, expressing his thanks to "Britain to pave the ground for the start of dialogue between Erbil and Baghdad."

Barzani pointed out that he "welcomes the idea of interest in the economic aspect after the elections and the establishment of security in Iraq," stressing "the readiness of the Kurdistan region to provide all facilities and assistance in this framework."

Barzani added that "it is essential that the allied countries and Britain support the implementation of reforms in Iraq in general and in the Kurdistan region in particular."

 

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The Iraqi government reveals the truth of the return of the Peshmerga to the disputed

 

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The spokesman for the Office of Prime Minister Saad al-Hadithi, on Saturday, the truth of the news about the existence of understandings between the federal government and the Kurdistan region on the return of Peshmerga to the disputed areas.

Al-Hadithi denied to Ashfaq News the statements attributed to him, saying, "I have never said so, but there is no agreement between the two sides on the return of Peshmerga to the dispute."

As for the role of the International Alliance in bringing the views closer, Al-Hadithi commented: "This is an Iraqi matter, and Iraq is the one who decides the deployment of troops in its territory."

Conflicting areas, especially in Kirkuk, are witnessing security tensions, kidnappings, killings and coup d'état, prompting calls by the people of these areas for the return of the Peshmerga forces to protect them.

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A member of the US Congress: The Kurds have gained independence and this is what Pompeo will do for them

 

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A senior member of the US Congress said on Saturday that the Kurdish people had already gained independence once the majority voted in favor of the referendum, noting that the treatment of new Foreign Minister Mike Pompeo would differ from that of his predecessors on the Kurds.

K24 quoted Deputy King Steve King as saying Washington should have "fulfilled" the referendum, which put the Kurds just around the corner from declaring their state.

"The Kurdish people have gained their independence by defending themselves and by defending others who need them in both Iraq and Syria," he said.

King said that the Kurds have a unique language and culture and they are connected people and succeeded in providing security and stability in the Kurdistan region, which "deserves self-determination."

He pointed out that it is the "only" area in Iraq where it is possible to walk in the street in a civilized and safe way.

He said he had a good personal relationship with the new US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, 16 years ago and that he had discussed with him on many occasions the status of the region.

"I have served with him in Congress for many years and I look forward to having discussions with him" in the future, he said, adding that his treatment would differ from that of his predecessors over the Kurds.

He explained that his relationship with National Security Adviser John Bolton was good and that they discussed "maps" of the world at a previous meeting held in his office.

"I look forward to holding talks with Pompeo and Bolton to discuss whether we can have constructive discussions on how to help the Kurdish people," he said.

Some 93 percent of the Kurds voted for independence in the September 25 referendum, which Baghdad strongly opposed.

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Barham Saleh accuses the so-called "oil smugglers and land sellers" of the bad conditions of Kirkuk

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The Kurdish leader Barham Salih accused Saturday of "oil smugglers and land sellers" of being the ones who brought the province to its current situation.

"We will not allow again the smugglers of oil to deal with the fate of Kirkuk and its capabilities," Saleh said in a speech during the campaign for his list in Kirkuk.

He added that "a group of oil smugglers and sellers of land are responsible for what is happening in Kirkuk," noting that "Kirkuk does not accept humiliation."

He explained that "the main file in the formation of the next government is the application of Article 140 of the Constitution."

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28-04-2018 12:48 PM

The resumption of flights between the Kurdistan region and Iran

 

 

 

The director of the Kurdistan Regional Relations Office with Iran Abdullah Saleh said on Saturday that after a six-month hiatus, flights between Erbil and the Islamic Republic of Iran resumed. 

"The delay of international air flights was due to the Norouz holidays," the official IRNA news agency said, adding that Mahan's air flights resumed on Friday, which welcomed the residents of the Kurdistan region, because many of them visit Iran for treatment and meet relatives' . 

Saleh said the resumption of flights is an important step in the context of the development of economic relations between the Kurdistan region and Iran. 

There will be two flights between Erbil and Tehran airports each week (Tuesday and Friday), and the number of flights will increase later. As announced by the Iranian consul in Arbil, Morteza Haidari.

On the resumption of flights between Sulaymaniyah and Tehran, Haidari said: "There is an agreement in principle, and the companies and the concerned parties are working on coordination of technical affairs, and will announce the resumption of flights in this destination once the necessary procedures have been completed.

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Dr. Barham Saleh will deliver an important speech in Kirkuk

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Dr. Barham Salih, head of the Coalition for Democracy and Justice, will deliver a keynote address Saturday afternoon in Kirkuk during the ceremony of nominating Nishtman candidates in Kirkuk. 

On Saturday afternoon in the city of Kirkuk, carnival nominees nominated Nishtman list with the participation of officials of the Alliance of Democracy and Justice and the Movement for Change and the Kurdistan Islamic Group. 

Dr. Barham Saleh, head of the Coalition for Democracy and Justice, will participate in the carnival, where he is scheduled to deliver an important speech. 

The Coalition for Democracy and Justice participates in the elections of the Iraqi Council of Representatives in Kirkuk and the disputed areas within the Nishtman numbered list. 

The Coalition of Democracy and Justice also participates in the elections in the provinces of Kurdistan region on the list (153).

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Dr. Barham Saleh: Kurds must be involved in achieving security in Kirkuk

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Dr. Barham Saleh, head of the coalition of democracy and justice, said that "security will not be achieved in Kirkuk certainly without taking into account the status and location of the Kurds," saying: "The Kurds must be involved in achieving security in Kirkuk." 

 "Kirkuk will not accept humiliation," Dr. Barham Saleh said in a speech during the election campaign for Nishtman's list in Kirkuk. 
 
"We will never allow smugglers and oil mafias to manipulate the fate of Kirkuk," Barham Saleh said. 

"We say definitely that security in Kirkuk will not be achieved without taking into account the prestige and weight of the Kurds, and the Kurds must be involved in achieving security in Kirkuk," he said. 

Dr. Barham Salih also said: "It is a good thing for Kirkuk to enjoy petrodollar revenues."

The Coalition for Democracy and Justice participates in the elections of the Iraqi Council of Representatives in Kirkuk and the disputed areas, with the Change Movement and the Islamic Group in the Nishtman numbered list.

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An official holiday in the Kurdistan Region this week
 

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Twilight News / According to the annual schedule of official holidays headquarters by the Kurdistan Regional Government, one May Labor Day including.

The next Tuesday will coincide with this occasion and will be an official holiday in all government departments and institutions in the Kurdistan Region.

 

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Finance will announce a new payroll distribution schedule

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A source in the Ministry of Finance, the Kurdistan Regional Government, said the ministry will announce a new schedule for the distribution of salaries, before the date of the elections of the Iraqi Council of Representatives. 

The source said in an interview with "Khandan", that before the elections of the Iraqi Council of Representatives scheduled for May 12 next, the Ministry of Finance will announce a new schedule and will begin to pay the salaries of employees. 

It is worth mentioning that the employees of the Kurdistan region have not yet received the salaries of the month of February.

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Recovery of the regional markets after the distribution of salaries of employees

30/4/2018 12:00 am   Erbil / Sondos Abdul Wahab  The Kurdish region, especially the center of Erbil, witnessed the growth of shopping movement, while the owners of shops increased the ability of Kurdish citizens to buy and shop, especially after the government employees received government salaries paid by the federal government last month in conjunction with the Spring Festival.  "The markets in the Kurdistan region are witnessing a remarkable recovery during the current month through the desire of citizens to shop and shop after the availability of cash, especially for employees," said the expert on economic affairs Idriss Farhad.  He added in an interview for "morning" that "the actions taken by the federal government, last month by lifting the ban on Arbil and Sulaymaniyah airports for international flights and handing over a large part of the salaries of employees to the Kurdistan Regional Government for distribution among them, are factors that help positively to the return of the economic situation gradually, it   previously. " And "the Kurdistan Regional Government to seek and find solutions with all entities and internal parties in the region in order to solve problems and obstacles in all transparency and integrity and then with the federal government in order to remain the Kurdistan region economically refreshed and in all other joints and therefore it reflects on the life of the Kurdish citizen who lived During the last period under the most basic elements of living. "  "The market is witnessing a positive movement and an increase in the number of people who are depressed, especially from Kurdish nationalism in the current period, after salaries were distributed to employees during these two months," Khosrow Dashti said.  He added that "in the past period we have passed through very difficult conditions and we were waiting impatiently to be resolved problems and obstacles between the governments of the center and the region because the biggest loser is the Kurdish citizen, especially that the deterioration of the living situation has become very difficult." He pointed out that "the majority of market watchers, malls and restaurants during the last period come through groups (tourists) coming from the rest of the other provinces because they have paid salaries and good physical condition, enabling them to buy and buy from the market."  "During the past period, many of our shops have been liquidated and the sale of goods and products of clothing, along with bags and shoes at wholesale prices in order to avoid the repeated losses," he said, expressing hope that the good and economic recovery  , "We hope the government of the province to pay us our salaries and benefits and not save a fraction of the salary because the federal government fulfilled its promises by handing over a large part of the salaries of the region's employees to the territorial government," said Khurshid Zankana, a government employee.  He called for the "morning" the government of the Territory to pay the remaining portion of the salary of oil imports and according to the agreement between the parties and that does not force the employee to save part of his salary, albeit a small proportion, "  and" We have seen very difficult conditions and reached the sale of parts Of our personal belongings such as car, gold and other jewelry to provide the necessary requirements, and now, although not receive the salary in full, but the situation is certainly for us and our families is better than the past and can meet our needs and living requirements at the  present time  .  "He stressed," At the moment we have the ability to shop Purchasing m Commercial markets and provide the needs of our children reasonably and without extravagance. "