Iraq: A Federal Court decision ignites a new dispute between Baghdad and Erbil

yota691 · February 22, 2023

Report: Barzani's party employs two cards to put pressure on Pavel Talabani

2023.02.22 - 11:58

Baghdad - Nas

Kurdish political circles say that the KDP is investing in the crisis in which the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan is living, to increase internal pressure on the latter, and to exploit some files for bargaining.

According to what those circles told Al-Arab newspaper, the Democratic papers lead the issue of the ongoing dispute within the union over the joint presidency, as well as the assassination of security colonel Hawkar Jaf in Erbil months ago.

Hours after the issuance of a judicial decision in Baghdad in favor of Pavel Talabani, head of the National Union, in his dispute with his cousin, Lahore Sheikh Janki, a statement issued by the Presidency of the Government in the region stated that Masrour Barzani made a phone call to the family of Colonel Jaf, who was assassinated in an explosion on the seventh of last October.

During the phone call, the President of the Kurdistan Government expressed his condolences to them, and reaffirmed that "the case of the assassination of the martyr Hokar Jaf must go through its legal paths," stressing that "the perpetrators of his assassination shall receive the legal penalty."

The Erbil authorities pointed the finger at the director of the Counter-Terrorism Service in Sulaymaniyah Governorate.

The leadership of the National Union rejected these accusations, considering that they are not devoid of political backgrounds, including work to deepen the differences within the Union and dismantle it from within.

The union faces a crack between two parts, the first led by Talabani and the second led by Sheikh Genki, and the two parties are engaged in a frantic judicial battle that does not seem to have a horizon for its end, with conflicting judicial decisions regarding it between Baghdad and Erbil, according to the report of the newspaper issued in London.

And the judiciary in Baghdad announced its rejection of an appeal submitted by Sheikh Janki, the former co-chair of the National Union, regarding the changes related to his party position, and the case was resolved in favor of Talabani.

Talabani's lawyers team said in a statement that the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council issued its final ruling on the "Lahore Janki" case, that Talabani is the head of the National Union and that all measures taken are legal.

He stressed that the case was settled in favor of the National Union and the decision is not subject to appeal, while press sources said that Sheikh Genki's defense team is in the process of appealing the decision again.

The decision of the Iraqi judiciary through the Elections Commission came a few hours after the Erbil Court of Appeal sent a letter to the Supreme Political Council of the National Union regarding the co-chair of the party.

The book stated that “the bylaws of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan include the presence of two co-chairs, Pavel Jalal Husam al-Din and Lahore Gengi Burhan, and this was approved at the party’s fourth conference on December 21, 2019.”

Talabani accuses the court in Erbil of submitting to the political agenda of the Democratic Party, and that its successive decisions in favor of Sheikh Genki fall within this framework.

Earlier, the National Union Leadership Council warned against interference in the internal affairs of the party, hinting at taking political and legal steps against any interference, and considered that the internal affairs of the Union are a red line.

In its statement, the council stressed that all the procedures of the National Union regarding the internal system, the issue of the presidency, complaints and appeals against its decisions were settled legally in favor of Talabani, and the decisions that were taken were approved by the Presidency Council of the Union.

yota691 · February 22, 2023

A political analyst excludes approving the budget with "ease" and holds the region responsible

Time: 02/21/2023 22:17:48
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{Politics: Al-Furat News} The political analyst, Khaled Al-Saray, ruled out approving the federal budget for the fiscal year 2023 with "easiness."

Saray said; For the program “Without Accusation,” broadcast by Al-Furat TV channel this evening, Tuesday, that: “Every leak or rumor about the agreement to form a coalition to administer the state outside the framework of the constitution is incorrect, and the government is now required, based on what the framework presented as a larger bloc, to adhere to the government program.”
He added, "The Federal Court approved an irreversible ruling on the oil of the Kurdistan region, and all its decisions are respected by the political forces, except for the region, which described the decisions of the Supreme Court as {decisions of the revolution}."
Al-Saray stressed, "The Federal Court has the upper hand over the constitution, as it is concerned with interpreting the constitutional clauses and laws, and the process of overlooking the concept of wealth distribution is the biggest crime committed in the name of the law."
And he continued, "Without a radical solution now, the entire Iraqi situation is facing a real legal crisis with the Kurdistan region, and the amount of oil it exports is still unknown," revealing that "the recent agreement with the Kurdish delegation includes the region's participation in preparing the budget and enacting the oil and gas law, and on this basis." The budget will never be approved easily.
Al-Saray added, "All the wells discovered after 2003 belong to all Iraqis, and the regional government must admit its mistakes," noting that "the political process and its construction in Iraq cannot continue in this way without controlling the border crossings."
The political analyst concluded with a call, to "restore the true status of the federal system in Iraq with its concept, conditions and conditions."

yota691 · February 25, 2023

Report: Conflicting judicial decisions may undermine dialogue efforts in the Kurdistan region

2023.02.25 - 09:01

Baghdad - people

The political crisis in the Kurdistan region of Iraq has entered a new turn after the issuance of conflicting judicial decisions between Erbil and Baghdad over the ongoing struggle over the leadership of the "Patriotic Union of Kurdistan" party, which threatens to undermine US-backed dialogue efforts within the Kurdish house, according to a report by "Independent Arabia".

The report prepared by "Bassem Francis" and seen by "NAS" (February 25, 2023) stated that the new Kurdish tension coincides with warnings that time is running out for the forces to resolve their differences with a view to agreeing to hold parliamentary elections before the end of this year.

On the background of the case, the report said, "The president of the union, Pavel Talabani, removed his uncle's son, Lahore Sheikh Janki, from heading the party in the events of what is known as the eighth of July (July) 2021, following the aggravation of the dispute between the two parties over the ownership of the party, which prompted Janki, who had received the highest votes in the party." The party's fourth conference in 2020 led to lawsuits being filed with the courts in the region and Baghdad, accusing Pavel of carrying out a "white coup" and imposing his absolute control over the party's decisions.

He pointed out that "the struggle of the poles within the union cast a shadow over the chronic disagreements with the" Democratic "party led by Massoud Barzani in terms of managing their joint rule of the region, in the midst of intense competition they fought for federal positions in parallel with the collapse of their agreements concluded on the formula for sharing revenue and influence, to the point of declaring a team Talabani's party in the government boycotting cabinet meetings.

The following is a supplement to the report:

Back across the fork

In a surprising situation, Genki announced in a televised speech on Wednesday evening that he would re-exercise his powers as co-chairman, "based on the party's internal system," and stressed that "he would be part of resolving the dispute within the party, despite the flimsy and unjust accusations leveled against me and the violations that occurred. But I was patient in appreciation of the blood of the party's more than 25,000 victims."

And he continued, "I have proven my innocence through the region's judiciary, and if the comrades reject my step, then I will have to work under the name of the Union Party, which I do not wish." He also hinted at resorting to the polls, "which will show who has the most popularity."

Sheikh Genki expressed his concern about "the unprecedented weakness of the union and the deterioration of its domestic and international weight," referring to "the concern of states about the political crisis in the region." facing real danger.

Inconsistency in judicial decisions

This position came after the Erbil Court of Appeal, which is under the influence of Barzani's party, sent a letter to the "Al Ittihad" in which it confirmed that the latter's internal system "requires the presence of two co-chairs in accordance with the decisions of the party's fourth conference." It also sent a similar letter to the Federal Election Commission and Political Organizations Affairs and a court in Baghdad In a move described by the leadership council of the "Union" as "representing interference in the internal affairs of the party, and this is a red line," and threatened in a statement "to take political and legal steps against any interference," stressing that "all appeals were settled legally in favor of Pavel Talabani," and based on The Federal Supreme Judicial Council in Baghdad responded the day before yesterday regarding an appeal submitted by Genki regarding the decision to dismiss him from the party, and the decision stated, “It agrees with the provisions of the law based on Articles (19) and (20) of the Independent High Electoral Commission Law No. (31) of the year 2019".

And press leaks previously reported that Talabani, who had held talks with a number of leaders of the influential Shiite forces in Baghdad, warned against "the issuance of any judicial decisions in favor of Sheikh Genki, which would push him to withdraw from Baghdad."

Procrastination threatens elections

Meanwhile, political leaders have warned that time is running out for the two parties to develop a map of a way to end the differences and pave the way for holding parliamentary elections before the end of this year, at a time when officials with the Electoral Commission confirm their need for at least six months to make preparations, despite the assurances of “achieving A rapprochement between the parties to overcome some of the obstacles that impede the election process, including the consensus on adopting the multi-constituency system law, as Dilshad Shehab, advisor to the President of the region, Nechirvan Barzani, stressed that "the election date cannot in any way pass the month of November."

Observers believe that this turn will have negative repercussions on the chances of dialogue supported by the US administration, which may exacerbate the state of procrastination and push towards a widening of the rift and the continued imposition of a "arm-twisting" policy to extract concessions.

inherited conflict

Analyst Yassin Taha believes that "this new situation in the federation will complicate the crisis between the two parties, because the federation considers judicial decisions issued from Erbil that they have a political aspect, especially that they were issued by a security court and are not specialized in party affairs, although the democrat confirmed his non-interference in Judicial Proceedings Matters.

He added, "The first round of talks between the two parties in Sulaymaniyah, which came under American pressure, contributed to breaking the ice, but the recent tension will undermine dialogue efforts in the short term, and will lead to further complications on the setback scene."

Taha believes that "the Kurdish scene is facing new and unprecedented changes in light of the leadership of the second generation of leaders, and what is happening today cannot be compared to the situation that prevailed before 2012, and it seems clear that the tension is escalating due to the endeavor of each party to impose its position within the Kurdish political map." The new union is trying to restore its position in the equation, in which most of its joints are dominated by Barzani's party, based on its strengths and relations locally and internationally.

And about whether the American mediation efforts failed to achieve results, he said, "The Americans have not pressed hard until now. It is true that they have the tools to impose their policy, especially on the Kurdish arena, but it is clear that the situation is still limited to dissatisfaction to the extent of astonishment with this reality." according to the positions issued.

coup against the entity

A state of anxiety hangs over the region as a result of the increasing dangers to the "gains and the constitutional entity of the region," and this became clear after a newspaper in Baghdad published last Saturday the results of a survey conducted by a Kurdish company specialized in "referendum and analysis," and showed "the existence of a Kurdish popular desire to dissolve the region's entity." And the return to federal authority", which sparked an official governmental and party condemnation for being a violation of federal constitutional principles, while opposition politicians and media professionals held the two ruling parties responsible for the changes that occurred in the general mood of Kurdish public opinion as a result of "their conflicts, the failure to eliminate corruption and the worsening deterioration in the standard of living and services." And the repercussions of this on the decline of the Kurdish weight in the negotiations about the entitlements of the region with the Baghdad government.

The judiciary lacks independence

For his part, analyst Saman Noah attributes the Janki crisis to the existence of an overlap between the decisions of the executive and judicial authorities, saying, "It is known that judges are appointed by the two ruling parties, and therefore the influence of the two parties on the issuance of judicial rulings in cases with a political and administrative background has a direct impact, and therefore it can Understanding what was issued by the Erbil courts as a position related to the Democratic Party’s desire to aggravate the dispute within the leadership of the Patriotic Union in an attempt to increase pressure on it, and this will anger the Union, which may go beyond boycotting government meetings towards consolidating its unilateral tendencies at the expense of government decisions,” adding that “The depth of the dispute has become great and is no longer confined to the political, electoral and economic files, but has extended to the security and judicial files, and this carries dangerous implications at the level of the growing administrative division, and we are facing a war to extract concessions by all means, although everyone knows that the electoral process cannot be held from without a prior political settlement in most of the contentious files.

Noah agrees with the view that the American pressure on the decisions of the Kurdish leaders regarding the region's crisis is still weak, and he said that "the advice and recommendations of international actors in the Iraqi file no longer have an effective impact on the region for various reasons, as a result of the prevalence of the idea of imposing a fait accompli among the new leaders of the two parties." Which puts international players in a position of accepting this reality, even if it is not compatible with their orientations regarding the damage that will befall the democratic process, political pluralism, and institutional structures in the region.

yota691 · February 25, 2023

A Kurdish center analyzes the Shiite framework's positions on the region after 6 judicial decisions against its laws

2023.02.25 - 15:19

Baghdad - Nas

A Kurdish research paper highlighted the divergence of the position of the framework leaders regarding the decisions issued against the laws of the Kurdistan region by the Federal Court, the most famous of which are two decisions against the oil and gas law of the Kurdistan Parliament and decisions issued by the previous government to pay financial dues to the region.

The paper published by the "Kurdistan Thinking Center - Khana Hazari Kurdistan" and followed by "Nass" (February 25, 2023) stated that the Federal Court issued five decisions against the laws in force in the Kurdistan Region in the past year (2022), and among the most famous of these decisions was a decision issued On February 15, 2022, declaring the oil and gas law of the Kurdistan Regional Government (No. 22 of 2007) unconstitutional. To automatically stop transferring the 400 billion dinars to Erbil.

The paper added that the decisions of the Federal Court against the oil and gas law in the Kurdistan Regional Government and the suspension of sending funds led to narrowing the horizons of negotiations to resolve outstanding issues, which was expressed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani that they "collided with the federal decision."

The paper drew attention to the observation of a kind of division of roles in dealing with judicial decisions on the part of the ruling coordinating framework that forms the base of the government, where some praise the decision, similar to the Secretary General of the League, and others chose to pass the situation in silence despite the violent attack by Barzani on the court in what Al-Sudani described as " Collision" with the decision barrier while trying to resolve outstanding issues between the two sides.

The paper showed that from the official and governmental side, the Ministry of Finance insists on implementing the federal decision as it is, while the Financial Supervision Bureau entered the line and deals with it as if it was an executive body.

The paper indicated that the entry into negotiations between the federal government and the region in a narrow curve came in light of the Kurdish division and the absence of a common vision and plan on how to deal with the repercussions of judicial decisions, which will lead to a significant reduction of pressure on the Sudanese and give him more opportunities.

The paper pointed out that there are two options available to confront the situation, namely:

Intensifying efforts to approve the Federal Court and oil and gas laws, because other avenues for a solution between the two sides are closed. The Federal Court law may lead to the birth of another "mature" court in accordance with the constitution, while the oil and gas law represents the only available option to get out of the crisis.

The paper referred to the Kurdish side's investment of the Sudanese government's weakness in foreign affairs and relations with the United States and Western countries in order to create a lobby to pressure to solve problems and confront Iranian pressure, which stands as a barrier to reaching a long-term solution, according to statements and leaks, according to the research paper.

yota691 · February 28, 2023

The National Union and the Democratic Party discuss the election file

Kurdistan

12:39 - 2023-02-28

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Elections Office held a joint meeting with the Kurdistan Democratic Party Elections Office.
Latif Neroye, official of the coordination and follow-up board at the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Elections Office, told PUKMEDIA: The meeting of the Patriotic Union Elections Office with the Democratic Party Elections Office will discuss the issue of elections.
He explained: This meeting came after the decision issued by President Pavel Jalal Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, in the meeting of the Political Bureau of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, which was held in the presence of Dr. Rewaz Fayek, Speaker of the Parliament of Kurdistan.
He added, "The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan stresses the necessity of amending the election law, revising the voter register, activating the Electoral Commission, and resolving the issue of quota seats in the Kurdistan Parliament."

yota691 · March 1, 2023

The Kurdish parties agree on the points related to amending the elections and referendum law in the region

February 28, 2023

Baghdad / Obelisk: The two main parties in the Kurdistan region, the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union, announced that they had reached an agreement on most points related to amending the election law and activating the High Commission for Elections and Referendum in the region.

A joint statement by the Elections Department of the Democratic Party and the Elections Institution of the National Union stated that the two sides met in Erbil with the aim of discussing issues related to amending the Kurdistan Parliament elections law and activating the High Commission for Elections and Referendum in the region, indicating that they exchanged views and positions on all issues that constitute points of contention between them. sides.

The statement added that the dialogues between the two sides led to agreement on most points related to amending the Kurdistan Parliament election law and activating the High Commission for Elections and Referendum in the region, pointing out that a common understanding occurred between the two sides.

He added that in order to reach a final agreement, it was decided that the two sides would hold another meeting in the coming days, pointing out that in order to crystallize the views of other political parties in the Kurdistan region for the same goal, the two sides decided to receive together the observations of those parties in this regard.

yota691 · March 4, 2023

Al-Barti decides his position on the decision of the federal judiciary regarding the presidency of Alekti between Pavel and Lahore

2023.03.04 - 13:28

Baghdad - people

The official of the working body of the political bureau of the Democratic Party, Fadel Mirani, revealed, on Saturday, his party's position on the judiciary's decision regarding the leadership of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan.

Mirani said in an interview with his party's media, followed by "NAS" (March 4, 2023), "If we interfere in their internal affairs, they are right, but why do we interfere in the affairs of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan?"

He added, "Why do we support Lahore against the sons of Mam Jalal? What is better in Lahore than them? Dialogue with us is better than grumbling from a distance, but by boycotting him on his part and you on my side, we will not reach an agreement."

Mirani answered a question, "Is Parti ready to treat Lahore Sheikh Janki as a co-chair?", saying: "In my opinion, the case has been resolved in the Baghdad court, and it is not the Kurdistan Democratic Party. We will deal with whoever sits with us, and the new leadership of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan is our counterpart, and we will sit with them."

Earlier, the Judicial Authority for Elections in Baghdad decided to ratify a decision issued by the commission regarding approving the changes of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan headed by Pavel Talabani, and Lahore Sheikh Janki responded to those changes that led to his removal from the union’s co-chairmanship and from party membership, accompanied by a number of party cadres belonging for his plan.

The following is the text of the decision, which NAAS obtained a copy of (February 21, 2023):

Earlier, the Board of Commissioners responded to an appeal submitted by the expelled co-chair of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, regarding the presidency of the current president of the party, Pavel Talabani.

According to a statement by the council, “NAS” received a copy of it (February 1, 2023), in which it stated, “The council reviewed the internal system of the aforementioned party before and after the amendment and all the priorities attached according to the letter of the Department of Political Parties and Organizations Affairs No. (48) on 1/2023 15 In which the decision of the Sulaymaniyah Court of First Instance numbered (2014/b/2022 on 9/10/2022) was filed by the plaintiff (Lahore Genki Burhan) against the defendant (Pavel Jalal Hussamuddin), and they are the same parties to this complaint that is being considered before the council and filed for the same reason. With regard to the first paragraph of the complainant’s list, which is his dismissal from the party, it was noted that the aforementioned court decided to dismiss the case according to the aforementioned decision, which is of absolute degree.

And he continued, “Since the rulings issued by the Iraqi courts that have attained the degree of finality are considered as proof of the rights they have separated if the parties to the case unite and their characteristics have not changed, and the dispute is related to the same right in terms of location and cause, and it is not permissible to accept evidence that nullifies the authoritativeness of the final judgments / Article (105, 106) of The Law of Evidence.

The appeal included the new changes in the Patriotic Union, the appointment of new members of the Political Bureau, the dismissal of Lahore Sheikh Genki and a number of people from the membership of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan.

yota691 · March 8, 2023

The start of the meeting of the two main parties in the Kurdistan Region to discuss the parliamentary elections

2023-03-08 03:30

Shafaq News/ The meeting of the two election institutions of the two main parties in the Kurdistan Region, the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, started today, Wednesday, to discuss the activation of the Independent High Commission for Elections and Referendum in the region.

Shafaq News agency reporter said that the meeting revolves around four main points, one of which is the distribution of electoral districts, the other is the semi-open electoral list, the third is the distribution of electoral seats for the components in the Kurdistan Region, and the fourth is the distribution of votes based on the voter lists approved by the Federal Election Commission.

He added that the meeting took place at the headquarters of the political office of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan in the city of Erbil.

The electoral institution of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party were scheduled to meet last week, but the meeting was postponed twice due to the illness of a member of the PUK delegation.

The two parties had held a meeting at the end of last February, confirming in a joint communiqué at the end that they had reached an understanding to hold the elections this year, and that they agreed to hold other meetings to complete the final formula for the form of the elections after overcoming some remaining contentious points in the way of agreement.

The legal department official in the elections institution of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Hawar Muhammad, announced last Friday, in a press statement, that the delegations of the two parties will visit other Kurdish parties to discuss the seats of the components and develop a mechanism to amend the election law.

yota691 · March 11, 2023

Al-Parti announces reaching a partial agreement with Al-Yakti regarding the Kurdistan elections

2023.03.11 - 13:39

Baghdad - Nas

A member of the delegation of the electoral commission of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Abd al-Salam Barwari, said on Saturday that the delegations of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party had reached an agreement on all issues related to the elections, and only the representation of the components (minorities) remained.

Berwari stated in statements to his party's official website, followed by "NAS" (March 11, 2023), that "the understanding between the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party will be explained to other Kurdish parties participating in the political process in the region."

Regarding the last node, Berwari explained, "We agreed in the last meeting to take the opinion of the constituents and agree on what they decide in electoral representation."

The Kurdistan Parliament elections are scheduled to be held until the end of 2023, after the Kurdistan Parliament extended its mandate as a result of the election date in October 2022 without an agreement on the election law and the activation of its legally expired commission.

yota691 · March 11, 2023

The start of the National and Democratic meeting with other Kurdish parties to resolve the election file.. Pictures

2023-03-11 03:57

Shafaq News/ Today, Saturday, the meeting of the elections department of the two main Kurdish parties (the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party) began in Sulaymaniyah Governorate with a number of other Kurdish parties to discuss the Kurdistan Region Parliament elections file.

Shafaq News Agency correspondent said, in Sulaymaniyah, that a meeting of the National Union elections office and the Kurdistan Democratic Party with the Change Movement, the Kurdistan Islamic Union and the Islamic Justice Group started a short while ago, at the headquarters of the political office of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan in the province.

He added that the meeting will focus on amending the electoral law and reactivating the commission, explaining that the delegation of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, which arrived at the headquarters of the political office of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, was composed of ڕێBwari Yalda, the official of the party's election office, Zana Mulla Khalid and Abd al-Salam Barwari, while the delegation of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan consisted of Kazgar Hajji Hamima, Head of the Union Elections Department, and Ziad Jabbar

and Brako Sherko, in the delegation of the Kurdistan Islamic Union by Hemn Iskandar and Ayub Abu Bakr Galali.

Yesterday, Friday, the official of the Sulaymaniyah-Halabja Organization Office of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Ali Hussein, stated that the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, will set a date for the legislative elections in the region, after meetings and meetings that he will hold with the Kurdish political forces and parties.

yota691 · March 12, 2023

Kurdish parties agree on 5 points regarding the elections

2023.03.11 - 18:25

Baghdad - people

Seven Kurdish parties agreed, on Saturday, to hold elections for the Parliament of the Kurdistan region according to the four-electoral district system, to adopt the biometric record of the Electoral Commission in Iraq and to activate the Electoral Commission in the region.

This came during a meeting held by the Elections Institution of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan and the Kurdistan Democratic Party, (March 11, 2023), with "representatives of 5 Kurdish parties at the headquarters of the Political Bureau of the Patriotic Union, namely: the Change Movement, the Islamic Union, the Justice Group, the Communist Party, and the Workers' Party." And the toilers."

The following meeting was issued:

Representatives of the Kurdish political parties represented in the Kurdistan Parliament met today, Saturday 11/3/, at the headquarters of the Political Bureau of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan in Sulaymaniyah, with the aim of preparing and understanding about amending the Kurdistan Parliament election law.

During the meeting, frank discussions took place on issues related to amending the Kurdistan Parliament elections law and activating the High Electoral Commission, and the necessary decisions were taken regarding the following axes and topics:

1- Follow the system of four electoral districts according to the governorates of the region.

2- Approving the biometric record of the Independent High Electoral Commission in Iraq, with all its requirements.

3- Relying on the data of the Ministry of Planning in the federal government, to determine the percentage of provincial seats.

4- Activating the High Commission for Elections and Referendum in the region.

5- The Presidency of Parliament and the blocs will hold a meeting with representatives of the components inside and outside Parliament.

The parties that signed the communication:

Patriotic Union of Kurdistan

Kurdistan Democratic Party

change movement

Kurdistan Islamic Union

Kurdistan Justice Group

Kurdistan Communist Party

Kurdistan Workers and Toilers Party.

yota691 · March 30, 2023

The Federal Court ends the pleadings regarding the extension of the current session of the Kurdistan Parliament

2023.03.29 - 17:21

Baghdad - people

The Federal Court ended the pleadings for extending the current session of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament.

The former prosecutor and deputy, Youssef Muhammad Sadiq, after attending the Federal Court session, said in a statement to “NAS” (March 29, 2023), “The Federal Supreme Court ended the session and set May 3, 2023 to take a decision, as today, 3/29/2023, the sixth session of the Federal Court was held. Supreme Court in the issue of extending the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament.

He added, "The Federal Supreme Court concluded the session after hearing the latest statements of all parties and set the date 3/5/2023 to issue its decision in the case."

He pointed out, "One day after the end of the legislative term of the Kurdistan Parliament on 7/11/2022, we filed Case No. (248 / Federal / 2022) in the Federal Supreme Court regarding the unconstitutionality of the law extending the fifth session of the Kurdistan Parliament, and we emphasized its unconstitutionality and unconstitutional nature." democracy for any extension of elected institutions and individuals.

yota691 · April 2, 2023

Region parties return to electoral law {expired}

The first 04/01/2023

Sulaymaniyah: Karim Al-Ansari

Representatives in the Parliament of the Kurdistan region, politicians, and legal experts said that attempts to amend the electoral law come at the request of the Kurdish parties, which may resort to returning to the same “expired” law, wondering why the parties neglected to amend the electoral law during the past 4 years?

And the independent Kurdish politician from Sulaymaniyah, Hakim Abdul Karim, stated that "one of the main problems in the Kurdistan region is the lack of recognition of the philosophy of elections and democracy and the importance of timing the elections in the 4 years specified in the legal basics of the state, if they want there to be democracy and transparency in the elections."

He asked, "Why did they not work during the past 4 years to amend the electoral law, as well as arrange the electoral registers of voters and re-appoint a commission to supervise the elections!", Expressing his belief that "extending the parliament of the region for a period of one year is contrary to the law, the constitution and the values of democracy," as he put it. .

Abdul Karim pointed out that "one of the most important obstacles in the democratic system in Iraqi Kurdistan is the absence of a constitution for the region, which is one of the shortcomings in federal values, and it is necessary to have an appropriate constitution that is in conformity with the basic laws of the Iraqi constitution, especially at this time when the conflict has increased." The political party between the main parties in the Kurdistan region, as well as the accumulation of many political, social and economic problems.

yota691 · April 5, 2023

Specialized expert: The recent agreement between Baghdad and Erbil is not consistent with the decision of the Federal Court

2023.04.05 - 10:18

Baghdad - people

The economist and university professor in Basra, Nabil Al-Marsoumi, revealed on Wednesday that the recent agreement between Baghdad and Erbil is inconsistent with the Federal Court's decision, "which considers oil a federal asset that should be subject to the central government in all aspects of production, management, export and revenues."

Al-Marsoumi said in a post followed by "Nass" (April 5, 2023), that "Kurdistan's share in the 2023 budget = 12.67%," noting that "Kurdistan's share in the 2023 budget after deducting sovereign and ruling expenditures = 16.609 trillion dinars, which is included in the sovereign expenditures, cost Transportation of crude oil exported through the region amounting to 1.428 trillion dinars, and the cost of production and export of the region's oil is 2.448 trillion dinars.

He added, "The region is committed to exporting at least 400,000 barrels per day, provided that the region's oil revenues are deposited in one bank account without any deductions for any purpose, and the prime minister of the region or whoever authorizes him is authorized to exchange, and the account is subject to central government control."

He continued, "The Ministry of Finance pays the region's dues on a monthly basis, and accounting settlements regarding the rights and obligations of the oil and non-oil parties are made on a quarterly basis."

He explained, "Knowing that the articles related to the region in the budget and the recent agreement between the region and the center are not consistent with the decision of the Federal Court, which considers oil a federal asset, which should be subject to the central government in all aspects of production, management, export and revenues."

Earlier, a spokesman for the Iraqi government, Basem Al-Awadi, revealed 4 basic items included in the agreement between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government regarding oil exports.

Al-Awadi said in a statement carried by the official agency, followed by “NAS”, (April 4, 2023), that “the agreement included 4 basic items, the first is the export of 400,000 barrels of oil per day from the Kurdistan region through the National Oil Company (SOMO) and naming a representative of the region in the company, and this happens for the first time.” Once, it was suggested that he be an assistant to the president of the SOMO company.

He added, "The second item included the formation of a quartet committee at the rate of two representatives from the Federal Ministry of Oil and two from the Ministry of Natural Resources in the region. This committee supervises the sale of oil extracted from the Kurdistan region in global markets until the issuance of the budget or agreement to speed up the oil and gas law, meaning that this The point is temporary.

And he continued, "The third item is related to the Kurdistan Region's agreements with 4 international companies, and many of the provisions of these agreements have binding legal points. According to the agreement, the region demanded today the assistance of experts from the Federal Ministry of Oil to facilitate negotiations with these companies in order to implement the new agreement."

Al-Awadi indicated that “the fourth item included opening a bank account under the supervision of the federal government, and Baghdad demanded that the account be in the central bank, and the formula was modified so that the account be in the bank itself or a bank accredited by the central bank and authorizes the president of the Kurdistan government the authority to exchange under the supervision of the Federal Office of Financial Supervision in what It is only related to the federal budget for the year 2023.

On the implementation guarantees, Al-Awadi indicated that "the signing of the minutes of the agreement in the presence of the Prime Minister, Muhammed Shi'a Al-Sudani, and the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, provides the guarantee."

Yesterday, Tuesday, the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia'a Al-Suadni, announced the agreement to resume exporting the Kurdistan region's oil, stressing the technical authorities immediately direct the implementation of the agreement with Erbil.

Al-Sudani said during a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, followed by "NAS" (4 April 2023), "The technical authorities must immediately implement the agreement with Erbil and find legal ways for this matter."

He explained that "the agreement confirms the serious and sincere desire of the federal government and the Kurdistan government to confront all the problems and obstacles that were inherited years ago and were postponed and we did not reach solutions."

He added that "facing these entitlements in a professional spirit stems from the general interest of all the Iraqi people, whether in the Kurdistan region or the rest of the provinces," noting that "this is what has been translated into the draft budget law," expressing his hope that "the House of Representatives will proceed to legislate the budget law in Fastest time to be an umbrella for each file with http details.

And he continued: "We are waiting for an entitlement, which is the legislation of the oil and gas law, which will address all the imbalances that have accompanied this file since the adoption of the Iraqi constitution," appreciating "the efforts of the two teams in the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government for the professional and responsible negotiations that have taken place. the agreement".

Al-Sudani pointed out that "this agreement will pave the way for the passage of the budget law and the provisions it contains. It also developed the outcome of a dialogue that took place between the federal government and the regional government, which dealt with all issues, including the oil and gas file," noting that "there are files that have been pending for years, and now there is political will and interest." For all Iraqis to proceed and deal with all these files in the spirit of the constitution and the public interest.

And he indicated that "any delay in export clearly affects the total expected revenues in the 2023 budget, and therefore the deficit rate will increase, and this matter has great harm to all Iraqis. As for the direct implementation of this agreement, it will reduce the damage."

He noted that "this agreement came as a result of discussions that lasted for several days and in a professional spirit to find a solution to the problem of everyone affected by it, and we must remove all obstacles in order to resume export, enhance public budget revenues and cover needs as decreed in the budget law," stressing the need to adhere to Everyone is in this agreement, and it is a temporary agreement until reaching the approval of the budget, which takes on a legal status, covers all obligations, and addresses all problems in this file.

For his part, the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, confirmed that the agreement between Baghdad and the region will be the basis for the budget, noting that Al-Suadni is the prime minister of all Iraqis.

Barzani said during the same conference, "This agreement is for all Iraqis and will be the basis for the budget, and even the oil and gas law because it will be implemented in an exact manner," pointing out that "stopping the export of the region's oil is not harmful to the people of Kurdistan, but to all the Iraqi people."

He pointed out that "re-exporting oil in the Kurdistan region will be beneficial to all, and that we will seek a comprehensive and good agreement between the federal government and the regional government without leaving any aspect of our constitutional rights, but rather to enable the relationship between the region and the federal government."

He continued, "I thank Prime Minister Muhammad Shia'a al-Suwadani because he really works as prime minister for all Iraqis, and he took into account the interests of the people of the region and under his supervision this agreement was made, and I assure that it will be good for all Iraqis."

Yesterday, Tuesday, the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, signed with the President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, an agreement to resume the export of oil from the Kurdistan Region to the Turkish port of Ceyhan.

According to the agreement, the position of deputy director of the Iraqi Oil Marketing Company (SOMO) will be granted to the Kurdistan Regional Government.

yota691 · April 7, 2023

A Kurdish center analyzes the position of the Shiite forces on the oil crisis with the Kurdistan region

2023.04.07 - 11:57

Baghdad - people

A Kurdish analysis indicated that the Shiite forces are currently cautiously watching the results of the decision of the international arbitral tribunal regarding the need to restore the export of the region's oil by the federal authorities, and several reasons prevented those forces from celebrating the decision and escalating the situation with the region, although the decision was in favor of the federal government.

According to the analysis published by the “Rudaw Studies Center _ RRC” and followed by “NAS” (April 7, 2023), that “in light of the dollar crisis, and the weakness of the Shiite forces in their Western foreign relations in particular, the Shiites of the current government avoid confronting the interests of the United States and European countries, Including their oil companies in the Kurdistan region. The current Iraqi government also does not want the framework to appear as an obstacle to the export of half a million barrels of oil per day during the Ukrainian war, which exhausted the coffers of Western countries.

The analysis pointed out that with regard to the internal level, the Shiites require facing a major challenge with regard to the provincial elections at the end of 2023, and monitoring the plans and activities of Muqtada al-Sadr of concern. Confronting these files requires the support of the Kurdistan Regional Government and Erbil, at least to fill the void left by al-Sadr. On the other hand, if al-Sadr appears again on the political scene, the Shiite forces will not be alone in confronting him in the presence of Kurdish support for the Baghdad authorities.

The analysis showed that the Shiite forces are seeking during the fifth session to find a radical solution to oil and budget issues, and to strengthen relations with the Kurdistan Regional Government. The foundations of the Iraqi state are weakening.

And the ruling of the Iraqi Federal Court last year gave a strong reason to Baghdad and the current ruling authorities, and this decision formed the basis for the decision of the International Arbitration Tribunal in Paris, according to some information, which enriches the Shiite forces from waging a political and media war with the Kurdistan authorities, as was the case when Hussain al-Shahristani was in charge from 2006 to 2010, according to the Kurdish Center analysis.

The analysis believes that Baghdad's control of the region's oil exports by judicial decisions will leave effects on groups and visions in other Iraqi provinces and regions seeking autonomy from the center, led by Basra, then Anbar and Nineveh.

yota691 · May 3, 2023

The "federal government" postpones the issuance of the decision regarding the legitimacy of extending the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament

2023.05.03 - 12:39

Baghdad - people

On Wednesday, the Federal Court postponed issuing a decision on the legality of extending the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament to May 24.

Sources from the parties to the lawsuit told "NAS" (May 3, 2023) that the Federal Court postponed the settlement of the lawsuit, because in the event of canceling the extension of the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament, there is no way out of the crisis and holding new elections without resorting to the Federal Election Commission, so it decided to summon the Iraqi Commission to inquire. About the possibility of holding elections through it in the event of cancellation of the extension.

Earlier, the Federal Supreme Court held its third session to decide on the unconstitutionality of extending the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament, along with the presidency of the region and the government cabinet in Erbil.

The plaintiff, Dr. Yusef Muhammad Sadiq, the former deputy and former president of the Kurdistan Parliament, told "NAS" (January 31, 2023) that the defendants' representatives did not attend the session, claiming bad weather, so the Federal Supreme Court set February 7, 2023 to hold a public hearing in the case.

Sadiq added: We will continue to oppose the violation of the rights and freedoms of the Kurdish people and defend holding elections free from fraud and theft and away from armed intervention in resolving political disputes in the region.

Earlier, the media close to the President of the Kurdistan Region quoted judicial sources in Baghdad, the Federal Court judges directed towards considering the decision to extend the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament, the presidency and the regional government with it for a year (Law 12/2022), an unconstitutional step.

According to the leaks of Kurdish sources that "NAS" followed up on (January 30, 2023), the judges of the Federal Court expressed their fear in the side deliberations that approving the extension of the Kurdistan Parliament would be a basis and argument in the future for similar efforts to extend the mandate of the Federal Parliament and parliamentary sessions, which endangers life. Iraqi democratic politics is in grave danger.

On the other hand, the Kurdish "Pay" Institute Observatory, which monitors the activities of the Kurdistan Parliament, quoted its sources as saying that the Presidency of the Kurdistan Parliament decided to boycott the sessions of the Federal Supreme Court on Tuesday as a protest against the court's recent decision against sending money to the Kurdistan Region.

Earlier, the Federal Supreme Court decided to postpone resolving the fate of the Kurdistan Parliament after it extended itself for a year and held a hearing to decide the case until January 31, 2023.

And the Federal Supreme Court published its decision (248/2022) regarding a lawsuit filed against the legitimacy of the Kurdistan Parliament after the extension for itself, which included a request to stop the parliament’s work according to a state order until the case is decided.

In the text of the decision, the court included a request to suspend the work of the Presidency of the House of Representatives until the final decision of the court regarding the lawsuit filed regarding the unconstitutionality of extending the House of Representatives.

The court justified its refusal to issue the state order by saying that the matter is not urgent and is interpreted as a preliminary decision on the main issue, which is the unconstitutionality of the law to extend the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament, which was challenged by the former deputy of the Parliament and the former speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament, Yusuf Muhammad Sadiq.

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yota691 · May 3, 2023

The Federal Court postpones the pronouncement of the ruling on the issue of unconstitutionality of extending the work of the Kurdistan Parliament

2023-05-03 05:58

Shafaq News/ Today, Wednesday, the Federal Supreme Court (the highest judicial authority in Iraq) postponed pronouncing the verdict on the lawsuit regarding the unconstitutionality of extending the work of the Kurdistan Parliament to the 24th of this month (May).

A judicial source told Shafaq News agency that the Federal Court was scheduled to issue its ruling in this regard, but decided to postpone it to deliberate further on this matter.

This is the third time that the Federal Court has postponed pronouncing the verdict on the lawsuit filed regarding the unconstitutionality of extending the work of the Kurdistan Parliament.

At the beginning of last February, the court held a session in which it heard the plaintiffs and clients of the defendant, the Speaker of Kurdistan Parliament, Rewaz Faiq, in addition to her guest.

The court decided to postpone the pronouncement of the verdict to the 15th of March, and then postponed it to the 3rd of May, to be postponed to the 24th of this month.

It is noteworthy that the Kurdistan Parliament voted in October 2022 to extend its legislative term and postpone the elections for one year, provided that they are held during the year 2023 with the provincial elections.

yota691 · May 30, 2023

Anticipation for the issuance of the 'federal' ruling regarding the legitimacy of extending the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament

2023.05.30 - 13:42

Baghdad - Nas

The Federal Supreme Court is scheduled to issue its final ruling on the constitutional legitimacy of extending the mandate of the fifth session of the Kurdistan Parliament, after several sessions that witnessed pleadings and defenses between the petitioners and the Presidency of Parliament.

On May 24, the Federal Supreme Court held the last session of the eighth deliberation in the lawsuit (248 / Federal / 2022) and similar lawsuits related to challenging the constitutionality of extending the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament for a year after the end of the legal mandate, and decided to set the day (May 30, 2023) to pronounce the verdict.

And the Kurdistan Parliament, during its session held on 10/9/2022, agreed by a majority of votes to extend the current fifth session until the fall of 2023 due to the lack of agreement between the political forces to hold the parliamentary elections scheduled every 4 years.

The former Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament, Youssef Sadiq, and the New Generation Movement, filed lawsuits with the Federal Court to cancel the law issued by the Presidency of the Kurdistan Parliament, which was directed to extend the term of Parliament for an additional year due to the failure to hold elections in the region, and the plaintiffs relied on articles and concepts in the constitution that stipulate the necessity of holding elections. at the appointed time.

yota691 · May 31, 2023

Extending the work of the regional parliament {unconstitutional}

The first 2023/05/31

Baghdad: morning

Yesterday, Tuesday, the Federal Supreme Court issued a ruling unconstitutional to extend the work of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament.

The President of the Federal Supreme Court, Judge Jassim Muhammad Abboud, said: “The constitution regulates the basic principles upon which the political process is based, including the rule of law and that the people are the source of authorities.” with the constitution."

He continued, "The Kurdistan region is federal in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, and the continuation of the fifth session of the Kurdistan Parliament for more than 4 years after the extension is inconsistent with its provisions," pointing out that "the court decided that the extension of the work of the Parliament of the Kurdistan region is unconstitutional and considers its fifth session ended and what was issued after the extension is constitutionally void."

yota691 · May 31, 2023

Extending the work of the regional parliament {unconstitutional}

The first 2023/05/31

Baghdad: morning

Yesterday, Tuesday, the Federal Supreme Court issued a ruling unconstitutional to extend the work of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament.

The President of the Federal Supreme Court, Judge Jassim Muhammad Abboud, said: “The constitution regulates the basic principles upon which the political process is based, including the rule of law and that the people are the source of authorities.” with the constitution."

He continued, "The Kurdistan region is federal in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, and the continuation of the fifth session of the Kurdistan Parliament for more than 4 years after the extension is inconsistent with its provisions," pointing out that "the court decided that the extension of the work of the Parliament of the Kurdistan region is unconstitutional and considers its fifth session ended and what was issued after the extension is constitutionally void."

yota691 · May 31, 2023

The Federal Court issues its ruling in the issue of extending the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament after 9 sessions

2023.05.30 - 16:54

Baghdad - people

Today, Tuesday, the Federal Supreme Court issued a ruling unconstitutional to extend the work of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament.

The President of the Federal Supreme Court, Judge Jassim Muhammad Abboud, said during the special court session to consider extending the work of the region’s parliament, followed by “NAS”, (May 30, 2023), that “the constitution has abstract and permanent power, and it is a legal document that imposes its rules on all authorities, and the constitution regulates basic principles.” on which the political process is based, including the rule of law, and that the people are the source of authority.

He added, "The constitution stipulates that the parliament be four years old, and any other legal text that contradicts the constitution is considered null and void."

And he continued, "The Kurdistan region is federal in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, and the continuation of the fifth session of the Kurdistan Parliament for more than 4 years after the extension contradicts its provisions, and the court decided that the extension of the work of the Parliament of the Kurdistan Region is unconstitutional and considers its fifth session ended and what was issued after the extension is constitutionally void."

On May 24, the Federal Supreme Court held the last session of the eighth deliberation in the lawsuit (248 / Federal / 2022) and similar lawsuits related to challenging the constitutionality of extending the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament for a year after the end of the legal mandate, and decided to set the day (May 30, 2023) to pronounce the verdict.

And the Kurdistan Parliament, during its session held on 10/9/2022, agreed by a majority of votes to extend the current fifth session until the fall of 2023 due to the lack of agreement between the political forces to hold the parliamentary elections scheduled every 4 years.

The former Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament, Youssef Sadiq, and the New Generation Movement, filed lawsuits with the Federal Court to cancel the law issued by the Presidency of the Kurdistan Parliament, which was directed to extend the term of Parliament for an additional year due to the failure to hold elections in the region, and the plaintiffs relied on articles and concepts in the constitution that stipulate the necessity of holding elections. at the appointed time.

yota691 · May 31, 2023

The text of the federal decision that the extension of the work of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament is unconstitutional

2023.05.30 - 17:27

Baghdad - people

On Tuesday, "NAS" publishes the text of the Federal Court's decision, which states that the extension of the work of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament is unconstitutional.

yota691 · May 31, 2023

The petitioner reveals the repercussions of the federal decision that the extension of the Kurdistan Parliament is unconstitutional

2023.05.30 - 17:52

Baghdad - people

One of the evaluators of the lawsuit regarding the extension of the work of the Kurdistan Region Parliament in the Federal Court in Baghdad, the former Speaker of Parliament, Youssef Muhammad Sadiq, revealed the repercussions of the court's decision that the extension of the parliament's work is unconstitutional.

Sadiq said in a statement to "NAS" (May 30, 2023), that "the decision calls for the repeal of all laws issued after 6/11/2022, as well as the annulment of the resignations of deputies and the swearing-in of new replacement deputies."

He added, "The meeting to reactivate the Electoral Commission will be cancelled."

Today, Tuesday, the Federal Supreme Court issued a ruling unconstitutional to extend the work of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament.

The President of the Federal Supreme Court, Judge Jassim Muhammad Abboud, said during the special court session to consider extending the work of the region’s parliament, followed by “NAS”, (May 30, 2023), that “the constitution has abstract and permanent power, and it is a legal document that imposes its rules on all authorities, and the constitution regulates basic principles.” on which the political process is based, including the rule of law, and that the people are the source of authority.

He added, "The constitution stipulates that the parliament be four years old, and any other legal text that contradicts the constitution is considered null and void."

And he continued, "The Kurdistan region is federal in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, and the continuation of the fifth session of the Kurdistan Parliament for more than 4 years after the extension contradicts its provisions, and the court decided that the extension of the work of the Parliament of the Kurdistan Region is unconstitutional and considers its fifth session ended and what was issued after the extension is constitutionally void."

On May 24, the Federal Supreme Court held the last session of the eighth deliberation in the lawsuit (248 / Federal / 2022) and similar lawsuits related to challenging the constitutionality of extending the mandate of the Kurdistan Parliament for a year after the end of the legal mandate, and decided to set the day (May 30, 2023) to pronounce the verdict.

And the Kurdistan Parliament, during its session held on 10/9/2022, agreed by a majority of votes to extend the current fifth session until the fall of 2023 due to the lack of agreement between the political forces to hold the parliamentary elections scheduled every 4 years.

The former Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament, Youssef Sadiq, and the New Generation Movement, filed lawsuits with the Federal Court to cancel the law issued by the Presidency of the Kurdistan Parliament, which was directed to extend the term of Parliament for an additional year due to the failure to hold elections in the region, and the plaintiffs relied on articles and concepts in the constitution that stipulate the necessity of holding elections. at the appointed time.

Below is the text of the decision:

yota691 · May 31, 2023

An official position of Al-Barti regarding the federal decision to nullify the Kurdistan Parliament

2023.05.30 - 19:34

Baghdad - people

The Kurdistan Democratic Party commented, on Tuesday, on the Federal Court's decision on the unconstitutionality of extending the work of the Kurdistan Regional Parliament.

Mahmoud Muhammad, the party's spokesman, said in a statement, which "NAS" received a copy of, (May 30, 2023), "It is clear to everyone that our Kurdistan Democratic Party, during the legislative period and the end of the fifth session of the Kurdistan Parliament, has done its best to hold the elections on time."

He added, "For this purpose, it called on the parties participating in the political process to take serious steps to prepare for the elections on the legal dates."

He stressed, "We will not go back to talking about the steps and our interest in the process, and we call on all parties and citizens in Kurdistan to cooperate and facilitate fair elections."

He continued, "The KDP calls on the government and relevant institutions to take the necessary steps to make the electoral process a success."

He said: "What is important for our party is to hold parliamentary elections in Kurdistan."