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Shafaq News
3 days ago
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Public employees in al-Sulaymaniyah protest KRG's ‘My Account' payroll system
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, public employees in al-Sulaymaniyah rejected the Kurdistan Regional Government's 'My Account' (Hisabi) payroll system, calling it 'unconstitutional' and in violation of a Federal Supreme Court ruling. At a press conference, spokesperson Maryam Hussein accused the KRG of forcing workers to enroll in a system that routes salaries through private banks instead of state institutions, arguing, 'Public wages must be managed by the state, not private channels.' Critics argue the system, launched as part of the KRG's financial reform plan, disconnects salary payments from Baghdad's funding—especially in al-Sulaymaniyah, Halabja, and surrounding areas. 'No federal money reaches these accounts,' Hussein added. 'It's a digital barrier hiding the real flow of public funds.' She urged employees across the Region to reject the platform, calling it a legal and institutional breakdown. 'This is about protecting our salaries and preserving government accountability.' 'I appreciate tonight's call from Secretary Rubio, during which we discussed developments in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the wider region. I reaffirmed our shared commitment to peace, stability, and the strong partnership between the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and the United States, and conveyed our deep gratitude for America's steadfast support over the years.
Shafaq News
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
'The People's House': PM Barzani defends Kurdish Parliament amid political tensions
Shafaq News/ Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Wednesday said no party has the authority to dissolve the Kurdistan Region's Parliament outside constitutional procedures, as political disputes delay the formation of a new regional government. Speaking at a press conference in al-Sulaymaniyah, Barzani described the legislature as 'an institution elected by the people' and called on all political forces to uphold their responsibility to the public. Barzani said relations between his Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the rival Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) remained 'very good,' adding that both sides were working to form a new cabinet 'based on understanding and partnership.' He also defended the government's 'Hisabi' (My Account) initiative, a program aimed at paying public sector salaries through individual bank accounts to increase transparency. 'The program was designed for the benefit of citizens,' Barzani said, accusing opponents of being 'driven by narrow partisan agendas.' The formation of a new cabinet in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has been delayed since the elections, amid ongoing differences between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) that have hindered legislative progress. Although both sides have held numerous meetings in recent weeks to resolve the impasse, no agreement has been reached so far.
