The Iraqi President draws the form of the relationship with America, Iran and Saudi Arabia and presents his proposals for the problems of Baghdad, Erbil and Kirkuk

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Clashes in Iraq's Kirkuk kill three protesters; more than a dozen injured

Reuters

September 3, 20237:34 AM EDTUpdated 2 hours ago

BAGHDAD, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Three protesters were shot dead and 14 were wounded on Saturday during clashes between ethnic groups in the northern Iraqi oil city of Kirkuk that broke out after days of tensions, security forces and police said.

The dispute centres on a building in Kirkuk that was once the headquarters for the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) but which the Iraqi army has used a base since 2017.

The central government plans to return to the building to the KDP in a show of goodwill but Arab and Turkmen opponents set up a camp outside the building last week in protest.

 

The violence was sparked when a group of Kurdish protesters approached the camp on Saturday, police said.

Police and hospital sources had said earlier that one Kurdish protester was killed. The death toll rose after two more Kurdish protesters died in hospital from bullets wounds, they said.

Security officials and police in the city say they were investigating the circumstances of the deaths, including who opened fire. People from both protest groups were wounded as stones were thrown and metal bars used to attack, Kirkuk police said.

 

Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani ordered a curfew in the city to prevent an escalation of the violence, calling on "political parties, social organizations, and community leaders to play their part in preventing strife and preserving security, stability, and order".

Kirkuk, an oil-rich province in northern Iraq along the fault lines between the Kurdish autonomous region and areas controlled by Iraq's Shi'ite-dominated central government, has been the focus of some of the country's worst post-Islamic State violence.

 

Kurdish forces controlled the city after driving Islamic State out in 2014 but were ejected by the Iraqi army in 2017.

Since Sudani took power last year, he has worked to improve relations between his government and the KDP. But Arab residents and minority groups who say they suffered under Kurdish rule have protested the KDP's return.

Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed, Editing by Rosalba O'Brien and Edwina Gibbs

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/protester-killed-dozen-wounded-clashes-iraq-city-kirkuk-police-say-2023-09-02/

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Clashes in Iraq's Kirkuk over handover of police HQ to Kurds leave 1 dead, several injured

Witnesses and local officials say that demonstrations in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk over the handover of a key facility from federal to local Kurdish authorities has turned violent and one protester was killed and several were injured

ByABDULRAHMAN ZEYAD AND QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press

September 2, 2023, 12:52 PM

 

 

 

This is a locator map for Iraq with its capital, Baghdad. (AP Photo)

The Associated Press

BAGHDAD -- Demonstrations in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk over the handover of a key facility from federal to local Kurdish authorities turned violent Saturday, and one protester was killed and several were injured, witnesses and local officials said.

Clashes broke out around the planned handover of the Iraqi federal police headquarters to the Kurdish Democratic Party in the city, which is home to a mixed population of Kurds, Arabs and Turkmen.

Federal forces seized Kirkuk and the surrounding oil fields in October 2017 after Kurdish regional authorities organized a symbolic but controversial referendum for Kurdish independence. The KDP vacated its headquarters in the city at the time.

The agreement to form the current government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, included a provision for the return of the Kurdistan Democratic Party to the province.

Last week, a group of Arabs from Kirkuk closed the Kirkuk-to-Erbil highway in protest over the re-opening of the KDP headquarter in Kirkuk. On Saturday, Kurdish residents demanded the reopening of the highway, sparking tensions between the protesters and security forces.

Al-Sudani issued a directive instructing security forces to impose a curfew in Kirkuk as clashes erupted Saturday between KDP supporters, Arab and Turkmen protesters and security forces.

In a statement, Masoud Barzani, the former president of the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq, decried the violence directed against Kurdish protesters and expressed disappointment with security forces.

“It’s surprising that in the past few days security forces in Kirkuk did not prevent the violence and illegal behavior of some groups but today the Kurdish protesters were faced with violence and (the) blood of Kurdish youth was spilled, and it will carry a heavy price,” the statement said.

In the Kurdish neighborhood of Rahimawa in Kirkuk, protesters blocked roads by setting tires ablaze. Iraqi security forces were deployed to the area to maintain order.

Abdallah Mafarji, a former Sunni Arab member of parliament from Kirkuk, speaking to The Associated Press, expressed concern about the rapidly evolving situation. He criticized al-Sudani's “insistence” on turning the headquarters over to the KDP “as part of a political agreement that preceded the formation of his government” despite the sensitivities around the matter.

Hasan Turan, the leader of the Turkmen Front movement, requested that al-Sudani visit Kirkuk due to the prevailing security tensions.

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid called for “constructive dialogue” in a statement.

“Kirkuk was and still is a symbol of Iraqi brotherhood and a gathering of all sects, and we will not allow its image to be distorted," he said.

Al-Sudani ordered the formation of an investigative committee to look into the circumstances of the death of one protester and the injury of others, and said that people found culpable will be “brought to justice.”

 

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https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/clashes-iraqs-kirkuk-handover-police-hq-kurds-leave-102886696

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Fourth Kurdish protester killed in Kirkuk, allegedly for carrying Kurdistan flag

Sabir's brother confirmed to Kurdistan 24 that he was killed by the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).

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Relatives of Hussein Sabir speak with a Kurdistan 24 reporter. (Photo: Kurdistan 24)

 

ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – A fourth protester has succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead on Sunday morning in Kirkuk. 

The protester has been identified as Hussein Sabir, 49, and his relatives stated that he was shot merely because he carried a Kurdistan flag.

Sabir's brother confirmed to Kurdistan 24 that he was killed by the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).

In regards to Sabir's killing, Kurdistan 24 has contacted the Kirkuk police directorate, but has not received a response.

Moreover, in response to the Iraqi security forces' attack on Kurdish protesters, senior Kurdistan Region officials have collectively condemned the violence against the Kurds.

On Saturday, Kurds were protesting the closure of the Kirkuk-Erbil road by the PMF after the latter opposed the handover of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) headquarters on Aug. 28, as mandated by Prime Minister Shia al-Sudani.

Following the military takeover of Kirkuk by the Iranian-backed Shiite militia forces and Iraqi military on Oct. 16, 2017, the KDP has ceased all its operations in the province in protest of the PMF attacks on the oil-rich province.

The party’s headquarters and offices have since been occupied by Iraqi forces. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani had recently notified those forces that they should hand over the buildings to the KDP ahead of the provincial elections on Dec. 18, 2023.

Members of the militia forces have been protesting in front of what is used by the KDP headquarters in Kirkuk since last week against the decision, calling for not allowing the party to return.

The party’s main headquarters, which used to serve as its Kirkuk leadership office, is currently used by the Kirkuk Joint Operations Command Center. It was previously the Iraqi Counter Terrorism Services headquarters for a brief period.

https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/32478-Fourth-Kurdish-protester-killed-in-Kirkuk,-allegedly-for-carrying-Kurdistan-flag

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The Federal Court is holding a session to issue a state order regarding handing over the operations headquarters in Kirkuk

Today, 14:46

 

Al-Ghad Press / Baghdad

Today, Sunday, the Federal Supreme Court is considering a request to issue a state order to stop the decision to hand over the joint operations headquarters in Kirkuk Governorate.

 

According to a press statement issued by the judiciary, "The Federal Supreme Court is currently holding its deliberative session to consider a request to issue a state order regarding stopping the implementation of the directive issued by the Prime Minister regarding handing over the headquarters of joint operations in Kirkuk."

 

The statement added that this came "based on the lawsuit submitted to it (the court) in this regard."

 

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The Federal Court issues a state order to stop the procedures for opening a headquarters for "Barzani's party" in Kirkuk

Today, 16:14

 

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The Federal Court issues a state order to stop the procedures for opening a headquarters for "Barzani's party" in Kirkuk

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The National Union calls for the Sudanese to intervene urgently in the events of Kirkuk

• Time: 09/02/2023 19:12:32
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{Politics: Al Furat News} The political office of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan in Kirkuk called for urgent intervention in the current events in the province.

The office said in a statement, which {Euphrates News} received a copy of, that "at a time when the Kirkuk governorate has been going through a very sensitive situation for days, as a result of cutting off the public road linking it with Erbil governorate, and cutting off the connections and roads of the residential neighborhoods located on this road, and it was not possible for citizens and employees to move And students and patients through this vital road, which is the artery linking the center of Kirkuk and its administrative units.

He pointed out, "We were waiting for the security forces to take their national role in reopening the road and ending all manifestations that threaten community peace in Kirkuk, but we are surprised that the security forces did not take any tangible steps on the ground to prevent the situation from slipping into unimaginable consequences." Also, the failure to address this issue despite the passage of several days since the closure of that road, with what is happening in terms of provocations and practices that threaten societal peace at its core.

And they continued, "We hold the security forces in Kirkuk responsible for protecting the lives and property of citizens and the deterioration of conditions in this city.

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Al-Sudani directs the imposition of a curfew in Kirkuk and the initiation of large-scale inspections in the riot areas

• Time: 09/02/2023 19:15:10
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{Umniah: Al Furat News} The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shayaa Al-Sudani, directed the security forces in Kirkuk Governorate to take their role in extending security and imposing the rule of law towards rioters in the province.

The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief, Major General Yahya Rasool, said in a statement, a copy of which was received by {Euphrates News}, "The Commander-in-Chief stressed that these units should be firm in arresting anyone who begged himself to tamper with the security of Kirkuk and from any side, and not allow them to carry weapons at all." Except for the security services.

Al-Sudani also directed "the imposition of a curfew in Kirkuk and the initiation of large-scale security operations in the areas that witnessed riots, in order to search them thoroughly."

The prime minister also called on "all political parties and social and popular actors to play their role in preventing strife and maintaining security, stability and order in Kirkuk province."

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Masrour Barzani calls on the Kurds in Kirkuk to exercise restraint and the Sudanese to intervene immediately

• Time: 09/02/2023 20:25:32
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{Politics: Al Furat News} The President of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Masrour Barzani, called on the Kurdish citizens in Kirkuk Governorate to exercise "self-restraint" after demonstrations and clashes with the security forces this evening, Saturday.

In a statement, Barzani said, "We strongly condemn the riots that contradict the principles of democracy and peaceful coexistence in the city of Kirkuk, and we strongly condemn the attacks carried out by chauvinists that led to the death and injury of a number of Kurdish citizens."

Barzani called on "the Federal Prime Minister [Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani] to intervene immediately to control this unacceptable situation, and to protect the lives of citizens and demonstrators," stressing "the importance of not allowing irresponsible people to escalate, exacerbate and complicate the situation more than it is now."

He called on "the persecuted Kurdish citizens in Kirkuk to exercise restraint and refrain from violence, and we also urge the indigenous Arab and Turkmen citizens of Kirkuk not to allow outsiders to destabilize the city and disturb the coexistence between the various components."

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shayaa al-Sudani, directed the imposition of a curfew in Kirkuk and the initiation of large-scale security operations in the areas that witnessed riots for the purpose of inspecting them thoroughly. Governorate".

He also stressed that "these units should be firm in arresting anyone who tries to tamper with the security of Kirkuk from any side, and not allow them to carry weapons at all, with the exception of the security services." He also called on "all political parties and social and popular actors to take their role in Warding off sedition and maintaining security, stability and order in Kirkuk Governorate.

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Masoud Barzani warns of the "consequences" of the Kirkuk events and calls on the Sudanese to put an end to the chaos

• Time: 09/02/2023 20:27:42
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{Politics: Al Furat News} The head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Massoud Barzani, warned today, Saturday, against the continued escalation of the situation in Kirkuk.

Barzani said in a statement regarding the developments in Kirkuk that "a group of bandits and mobs have been blocking the Erbil-Kirkuk road for days, under the pretext of preventing the return of the Kurdistan Democratic Party to its headquarters, and they do not allow citizens to roam normally, and they created a very dangerous and unsuitable situation for the people of Kirkuk." 

"We have always stressed that Kirkuk should be an example of coexistence among its components, but these illegal actions are an attempt to spread discord and undermine coexistence," he added. 

And he expressed his surprise that "the security forces and the police, during the past days, did not try in any way to prevent this riot and illegal behavior, but rather force was used today against the Kurdish demonstrators in Kirkuk, and the blood of the Kurdish youth was shed." 

Barzani considered, "These actions are totally unacceptable and will have bad results, and the bloodshed of our sons in Kirkuk will have a heavy price." 

Barzani called on the Prime Minister of the federal government, Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, to put an end to this riot and end this injustice and discrimination, which directly targets coexistence and stability in Kirkuk and other regions.

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The President of the Republic: We will not allow the distortion of brotherhood in Kirkuk, and the government must control security there

• Time: 09/02/2023 21:02:22
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{Politics: Al-Furat News} The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, announced today, Saturday, that he will not allow the distortion of brotherhood in Kirkuk Governorate, while he called on the government to control security there.

 

Rashid said, in a statement that {Euphrates News} received a copy of, that: "We are following with great concern the developments in the situation in Kirkuk Governorate, and while we always affirm our keen desire for peace to prevail in all parts of the country," calling on all parties related to the unfortunate developments in Kirkuk to "Refraining from any threat or use of force, and everyone to prioritize the interest of the people and the stability of the country over any other interests."
And he stressed, "the need to rely on constructive dialogue as an indispensable means to calm the current tension in order to preserve the gains and achievements of the Iraqi people of all sects, and not to give room or give an opportunity to terrorist gangs aiming to shuffle the cards, destabilize stability, and spill Iraqi blood."
"Kirkuk was and still is a symbol of Iraqi brotherhood and inclusive of all factions, and we will not allow its image to be tarnished," Rashid said, calling on the federal government and security forces to "seriously intervene to control the situation in the city, control security and the rule of law in it, in a manner that preserves just peace."
He also called on all political parties and social and popular actors to "take their role in averting strife in order to preserve the stability of the Kirkuk governorate and the security of its citizens," concluding, "May God preserve all the people of Kirkuk in a safe and stable city that expresses brotherly harmony and cohesive societal coexistence."

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Ala Talabani, commenting on the events in Kirkuk: There is no point in using weapons

• Time: 09/02/2023 21:15:43
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{Politics: Al-Furat News} The chief advisor for women's affairs to the Prime Minister, except Talabani, commented on Saturday evening the events of Kirkuk.

 

Talabani said, in a tweet on Twitter: "Cold and peace for our people in Kirkuk, coexistence. The blood of the Iraqis must be respected and restrained, and the political conflict must be transferred to the dialogue table, and there is no point in using weapons."

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Kirkuk police vow to take strict measures against those who carry weapons and pursue "infiltrators"

• Time: 09/02/2023 22:42:35
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{Umniah: Al Furat News} The Kirkuk Police Command issued, this evening, Saturday, a statement about the recent events in Kirkuk.

 

And the leadership stated in a statement, which {Euphrates News} received a copy of, "It works professionally and protects all the people of the city without discrimination, and the presence of all the commanders of the forces in the sectors of responsibility to protect the demonstrators, and that what some of the infiltrators did does not represent peaceful coexistence among the people of the city." 
And she added, "Our security forces from the army and all joints stand in the ranks of the people of the city alike to protect them according to the directives of the Minister of Interior, and we will not allow any party to destabilize the security of the city," vowing to "take strict legal measures against all those who carry weapons, and we will file a criminal complaint against them."
It is noteworthy that the province of Kirkuk has witnessed this evening, clashes between the security forces and angry Kurdish demonstrators, amid reports of deaths and injuries.
As a result, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shayaa Al-Sudani, directed the imposition of a curfew in the governorate and the initiation of large-scale security operations in the areas that witnessed riots for the purpose of inspecting them thoroughly.
Al-Sudani also directed the security forces to enforce the law and to be firm in arresting anyone who begged himself to tamper with the security of Kirkuk from any side, and not to allow the carrying of arms at all, except for the security services.

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Adviser to Al-Sudani: The government will not allow the situation in Kirkuk to escalate and it will remain for all Iraqis

• Time: 09/02/2023 22:58:03
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{Local: Al Furat News} Hisham Al-Rikabi, media advisor to Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, confirmed that the government "will not allow the situation in Kirkuk governorate to escalate."

 

Al-Rikabi said in a tweet on the X website (formerly Twitter): "Following the moderate and balanced discourse by all political and national forces and supporting the security services in spreading the law and beingware of malicious hands is the safety valve to contain the crisis in Kirkuk."
"The government will not allow the situation in the city to escalate, and Kirkuk will remain a safe province for all Iraqis," he added.
It is noteworthy that the province of Kirkuk has witnessed this evening, clashes between the security forces and angry Kurdish demonstrators, amid reports of deaths and injuries.
As a result, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shayaa Al-Sudani, directed the imposition of a curfew in the governorate and the initiation of large-scale security operations in the areas that witnessed riots for the purpose of inspecting them thoroughly.
Al-Sudani also directed the formation of an investigative committee to find out the circumstances of the death of one of the citizens and the fall of a number of wounded in connection with the events, stressing that those responsible for those found guilty of these events should be held accountable and brought to justice.

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Al-Sudani to the leadership of the region: the importance of not allowing the space for any irresponsible elements targeting the brotherhood of Kirkuk

• Time: 09/02/2023 23:20:57
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{Politics: Al Furat News} The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, and the head of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, Massoud Barzani, confirmed, in a telephone conversation, this evening, Saturday, the intensification of integrated work in order to miss the opportunity for all those who tamper with the security and stability of the city of Kirkuk, and to apply the law before security forces; For the sake of sustaining civil peace and the normal life of the people of the governorate.

 Al-Sudani also discussed, in another contact with the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Nechirvan Barzani, the situation in Kirkuk Governorate, where the importance of not giving way to any irresponsible elements targeting the homogeneous and fraternal social fabric of the governorate, after it witnessed the defeat of terrorism, and its honorable people proved, From all aspects of the Iraqi people, it is the city that is the model for peaceful coexistence and brotherhood.

The Prime Minister confirmed his directives to the specialized authorities to conduct the investigation to find out who caused the death of one citizen and the injury of others.

It is noteworthy that the province of Kirkuk has witnessed this evening, clashes between the security forces and angry Kurdish demonstrators, amid reports of deaths and injuries.
As a result, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shayaa Al-Sudani, directed the imposition of a curfew in the governorate and the initiation of large-scale security operations in the areas that witnessed riots for the purpose of inspecting them thoroughly.
Al-Sudani also directed the formation of an investigative committee to find out the circumstances of the death of one of the citizens and the fall of a number of wounded in connection with the events, stressing that those responsible for those found guilty of these events should be held accountable and brought to justice.

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The framework announces its suppor t for the Sudanese measures in the events of Kirkuk: Violence and escalation are not a solution

• Time: 09/02/2023 23:57:59
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{Politics: Al Furat News} The coordination framework stressed that "violence and escalation of the situation is not a solution between the parties and components in Kirkuk Governorate."

"We express our support for all government measures instructed by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to control the security situation and stability in the province," al-Attar said in a statement, a copy of which was received by {Euphrates News}.

The framework called on "all political forces to steer clear of jerky rhetoric, work towards calm, and support the security services in carrying out their duties in preserving public and private property."

He stressed that "the stability of Kirkuk province is everyone's responsibility."

 

It is noteworthy that the province of Kirkuk has witnessed this evening, clashes between the security forces and angry Kurdish demonstrators, amid reports of deaths and injuries.
As a result, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shayaa Al-Sudani, directed the imposition of a curfew in the governorate and the initiation of large-scale security operations in the areas that witnessed riots for the purpose of inspecting them thoroughly.
Al-Sudani also directed the formation of an investigative committee to find out the circumstances of the death of one of the citizens and the fall of a number of wounded in connection with the events, stressing that those responsible for those found guilty of these events should be held accountable and brought to justice.

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Lifting the curfew in Kirkuk and the return of calm to the province

• Time: 09/03/2023 09:00:46
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{Umniah: Al Furat News} Kirkuk Police Command lifted, on Sunday morning, the curfew in the province after yesterday's events.

Calm and stability returned to the governorate a day after clashes took place between the security forces and Kurdish demonstrators, amid reports of a death and injury, and as a result, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani, directed the imposition of a curfew in the governorate and the initiation of large-scale security operations in the areas that witnessed riots in order to inspect them thoroughly. .
Al-Sudani also directed the formation of an investigative committee to find out the circumstances of the death of one of the citizens and the fall of a number of wounded in connection with the events, stressing that those responsible for those found guilty of these events should be held accountable and brought to justice.

Al-Sudani ordered the evacuation of the operations headquarters in Kirkuk to be delayed, so that the protesters decided to withdraw the tents, end their sit-in, and open the road linking Erbil and Kirkuk.

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Al-Sudani, Al-Halbousi and Talabani emphasize missing the opportunity and harming the stability of Kirkuk

• Time: 09/03/2023 14:07:55
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{Politics: Al Furat News} Today, Sunday, the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, made two phone calls to discuss the situation in Kirkuk Governorate, with the Speaker of Parliament, Muhammad Rikan Al-Halbousi, and the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Pavel Talabani.

The two contacts witnessed, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office, a copy of which {Euphrates News} received, "a joint affirmation of the importance of missing the opportunity for all attempts to harm the stability and peaceful coexistence that the city of Kirkuk enjoys, and what has been proven by the efforts of its honorable people of all sects, and the sacrifices of our armed forces of all kinds, which are Defeat the remnants of terrorism."

The Kirkuk Police Command lifted, on Sunday morning, the curfew in the province after yesterday's events, and calm and stability returned to the province a day after clashes took place between the security forces and Kurdish demonstrators, amid news of a death and injury, and as a result, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shia'a al-Sudani, ordered the imposition of A curfew in the governorate and the initiation of large-scale security operations in the areas that witnessed riots, in order to search them thoroughly.
Al-Sudani also directed the formation of an investigative committee to find out the circumstances of the death of one of the citizens and the fall of a number of wounded in connection with the events, stressing that those responsible for those found guilty of these events should be held accountable and brought to justice.

Al-Sudani ordered the evacuation of the operations headquarters in Kirkuk to be delayed, so that the protesters decided to withdraw the tents, end their sit-in, and open the road linking Erbil and Kirkuk.

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Government Spokesperson: Al-Sudani will meet with the State Administration Coalition to re-introduce the "advanced headquarters" file

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Al-Ghad Press / Baghdad

The government spokesman, Basem Al-Awadi, revealed the intention of the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani, to hold a meeting with the State Administration Coalition to re-introduce the file of the "advance headquarters" in Kirkuk Governorate, while stressing that the parties that opened fire "will be punished, and the investigation will not be subject to a statute of limitations." 

Al-Awadi said in televised statements, followed by Al-Ghad Press, that "things in Kirkuk are moving towards the agreed upon solution, and had it not been for the elections, the current events would not have taken place," noting that "Al-Sudani entered into a lengthy dialogue with the deputies of Kirkuk and listened to their views, and the investigative committee that was formed reached a conclusion." Important results.

He stressed that "the parties that opened fire in Kirkuk will be punished, and the investigation will not be subject to a statute of limitations," pointing out at the same time that "Al-Sudani will hold a meeting with the State Administration Coalition to re-introduce the file of the advanced headquarters."

 

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Al-Sudani to the deputies of Kirkuk: the aggressor elements and stirred up sedition will be punished

• Time: 09/03/2023 22:52:14
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{Politics: Aflat News} The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shayaa Al-Sudani, received this evening, Sunday, a number of members of Parliament from Kirkuk Governorate, representing the various components, in the presence of the second deputy speaker of the Council, Shakhwan Abdullah.

 

During the meeting, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office, a copy of which {Euphrates News} received, "discussed the recent developments in the province, reviewed the local reality there, and the most important requirements for maintaining security, stability and social peace in the province, which is distinguished by its rich diversity with its Iraqi fraternal sects."

 

The Prime Minister affirmed that "the elements that committed the attacks and worked to sow discord will receive their just punishment in accordance with the law."

 

And Al-Sudani stated that "the security forces in Kirkuk, with their various types and names, are committed to protecting the people of the province and their rights to a decent life and expression of opinion, and to enjoy a safe environment dominated by tolerance and acceptance of the other, and this is what characterizes the people of Kirkuk."

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Iran on the events of Kirkuk: an internal Iraqi matter and they are ready to help

• Time: 09/04/2023 12:10:23
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{Politics: Al Furat News} The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the recent events in Kirkuk Governorate as "internal Iraqi affairs."

 

"We do not interfere in Iraq's internal affairs, and with the conditions we witnessed in Iraq, there are reasons for the emergence of some conflicts and instability, and it is natural for the Iraqi authorities to do their utmost," Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said in his weekly press conference today, Monday, in the capital, Tehran.
"It is important for us to support internal stability in Iraq and the efforts of the central government," he added.

He stressed, "Supporting stability and security in the surrounding countries is a priority for Iran. The effects of any threats and crises will not remain within its borders, wherever we are asked for help. Iran moved to help and achieve stability or resolve conflicts in countries."

"The Iraqi government has the authority and capacity to create security, and if assistance is envisaged and requested, Iran will help," Kanaani said.

Regarding the Iranian-Iraqi security agreement, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said, "The details of the agreement are clear. The central government in Iraq is responsible in this field, and we expect that its responsibilities will be fulfilled within the proposed time frame."

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Masrour Barzani describes the Federal Court's decision as a "farce"

2023-09-03 15:00

 

Shafaq News/ Masrour Barzani, the head of the Kurdistan Regional Government, described the Federal Court's decision to issue a state order to stop the procedures for handing over the joint operations headquarters of the Democratic Party in Kirkuk Governorate as a "farce".

 

 

 

 

Documents published by Shafaq News Agency showed that the Federal Supreme Court issues a state order to stop the procedures for handing over the joint operations headquarters of the Democratic Party in Kirkuk until the case is resolved.

 

For its part, the Kirkuk administration called on those affected by the events to submit their complaints at Rahimawah police station to ensure their compensation.

 

Dozens of demonstrators supporting "Arab and Turkmen" political parties in Kirkuk governorate, a few days ago, blocked the main road linking the governorate with the city of Erbil, in protest against the Kurdistan Democratic Party's intention to return to opening its headquarters in Kirkuk in accordance with the political agreement concluded with the State Administration Coalition, which includes The political forces and parties that formed the current federal government headed by Muhammad Shia'a al-Sudani.

 

Yesterday evening, Saturday, Kirkuk witnessed dozens of Kurdish demonstrators descending on the areas inhabited by the majority of the people of the component, demanding the reopening of the road and ending the sit-ins in front of that headquarters, but they were met with gunfire, which resulted in casualties and injuries.

 

The Iraqi security authorities imposed a curfew in Kirkuk governorate, due to the tensions that accompanied the protests in the Kurdish areas.

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Security Media: The security situation in Kirkuk is stable and there are no events that disturb life there

• Time: 09/04/2023 23:05:13
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{Umniah: Al Furat News} Today, Monday, the Security Media Cell issued an explanatory statement about the situation in Kirkuk Governorate after its stability.

 

And the cell’s statement, of which {Euphrates News} received a copy, stated that: “Some social media circulated news about the instability of the security situation in Kirkuk governorate,” stressing that “the security situation throughout Kirkuk governorate is stable and there are no events that disturb life there.” ".

He added, "Whoever promotes such incorrect news is trying to shuffle the cards," noting that "the people of this honorable province were and still are distinguished by peaceful coexistence among themselves, and we witness that there is full cooperation between the citizens and the security forces in this benevolent province, which is the title of the unity of the dear homeland, and we also affirm To preserve the security and service gains in Kirkuk and the rest of the country's provinces. 

The cell's statement called for "accuracy in transmitting information and knowing the facts from its official sources, and for everyone at all levels to stand with the unity, interest and stability of Iraq."

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Maliki's coalition on the Kirkuk crisis: What happened was a mistake in implementing the agreement!

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The State of Law Coalition, led by former Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, saw today, Tuesday, that the agreement of the “state administration” alliance with the Kurdistan Democratic Party, led by Masoud Barzani, to reopen its headquarters in Kirkuk is not a concession to the province, indicating that what There was an error in the way this agreement was implemented.

A member of the coalition, Alaa Al-Haddadi, said in a statement singled out to him by “ Jarida ”, that “the State Administration Coalition has set a set of conditions as rights for a component, whether at the Sunni or Kurdish level, including those related to reopening the headquarters of the Party in Kirkuk Governorate.”

Al-Haddadi pointed out that “the coordination framework when negotiating with the political forces negotiated with them from the logic of strength, and set a set of conditions that define and define their activities, tasks and work, and there is no problem in this aspect, just as this agreement in itself is not defective or a concession to Masoud Barzani, as they are partners of a homeland, They have the right to work in all Iraqi provinces.”

He added, "Kirkuk - as it is known - has a sensitivity, and the people have a problem with the Parti, and this is clear from the dealings of Masoud and his forces and their previous behavior in the province, so this result came with a popular rejection of the presence of Masoud's forces."

A member of the State of Law Coalition continued: “The first and most appropriate implementation of this agreement was to take place after the Arbaeen visit, through the seating of all political parties, sheikhs and dignitaries, and organizing social programmes, but what happened was a mistake in implementing the agreement.”