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Shafaq News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Peshmerga fighters injured in drone attacks in Duhok
Shafaq News/ Five Peshmerga fighters were wounded in two separate drone attacks carried out by a 'terrorist group' in the border areas of Duhok province, the Kurdistan Region Security Council (KRSC) said on Tuesday. In a statement, the council said the attacks took place 'yesterday and today morning,' confirming that 'the situation of the injured is good,' and adding that the Peshmerga remain fully prepared 'to oppose any kind of plans and attacks.' The attacks targeted Peshmerga positions in the Al-Amedi district of Duhok, a mountainous area often witnessing clashes between the Turkish military and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). A security source told Shafaq News that an explosive-laden drone struck a Peshmerga base on Tuesday, injuring two fighters, while a similar drone attack on Monday wounded three others. All the injured are reported to be in stable condition. The KRSC linked the assaults to ongoing political developments, including the peace process in northern Kurdistan (Turkiye), preparations for a unity conference in western Kurdistan (Syria), and the formation of a new cabinet in the Kurdistan Regional Government. 'Some parties and groups are trying to disrupt peace and stability in the area,' the council noted. The council strongly condemned the attacks and warned, 'We warn all the groups and parties targeting the security of [the] Kurdish region.'
Shafaq News
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Top ISIS figure killed: Kurdistan, Iraq clash over credit
Shafaq News/ The Kurdistan Region Security Council (KRSC) slammed Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Friday for failing to credit their pivotal role in the killing of senior ISIS leader Abdullah Makki Muslih al-Rafiei, also known as Abu Khadijah. The KRSC pointed out that Rafiei's death came after "several years of investigation and relying on information from the Kurdistan Region Security Council, in coordination with the coalition and later with Iraqi federal forces." The council made it clear, saying, 'Our forces were integral to this operation. Without our efforts, this significant achievement would not have been possible.' Earlier today, al-Sudani announced that Iraqi intelligence, with coalition support, had carried out the operation targeting Rafiei. In a post on X, al-Sudani labeled Rafiei 'one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world,' but gave no specifics on when or where the operation took place. He added, 'This operation is a key victory in the fight against terrorism.' The KRSC was quick to respond, expressing frustration over the lack of recognition. "This oversight could jeopardize future cooperation between regional and federal security forces," they said. "We have been essential in the fight against ISIS, and we expect our contributions to be acknowledged." Meanwhile, the Joint Operations Command provided new details about the remaining ISIS leadership in Iraq, highlighting the close coordination with the Asayish and the KRSC in hunting down the remnants of the terrorist group. During a joint press conference with intelligence and counterterrorism agencies, Lieutenant General Qais al-Mohamadi, commander of the Joint Operations Command, underscored the success of recent operations. "This year has seen extraordinary cooperation with our Kurdish counterparts. Their intelligence-sharing has been critical in dismantling ISIS in the region," he said. Al-Mohamadi also confirmed that the previous day's operation led to the elimination of Abdullah Maki, also known as Abu Khadijah, a senior figure in ISIS. "Abu Khadijah is one of the most wanted and dangerous terrorist leaders," he stated, adding that his death is a major blow to the group's operations in both Iraq and Syria. The commander explained that while previous operations last year had taken out several key terrorist figures, Abu Khadijah had evaded capture until now. "He slipped through our grasp before, but our intelligence team finally tracked down his associates in Kirkuk, leading to this successful strike," al-Mohamadi said. This operation highlights the ongoing collaboration between Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in the battle against ISIS, with both sides playing a crucial role in dismantling the terrorist group's remaining networks. As al-Mohamadi concluded, "We will continue our joint efforts to ensure ISIS is fully eradicated from Iraq."
Rudaw Net
14-03-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Kurdish security council slams Sudani for omitting credit in anti-ISIS op
Also in Iraq Syrian FM visits Baghdad Iraqi PM announces killing of senior ISIS leader 'Turning into a desert': A Dhi Qar river is drying up UNAMI expresses concern over attacks on Syrian nationals in Iraq A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Kurdistan Region Security Council (KRSC) said on Friday that it played a key role in killing senior Islamic State (ISIS) leader Abdullah Makki Muslih al-Rafiei, and slammed Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani for failing to credit them. Rafiei was killed "after several years of investigation and relying on information from the Kurdistan Region Security Council, in coordination with the coalition and later with Iraqi federal forces," the KRSC said. Sudani had announced earlier in the day that Iraqi intelligence, with the support of the United States-led global coalition against ISIS, carried out an operation targeting Rafiei, aka Abu Khadija. He did not reveal where and when the operation took place. The KRSC criticized Sudani for failing to credit the Kurdish forces. "This oversight is not a good indication for the future of cooperation between the regional and federal institutions," the KRSC warned. "The institutions affiliated with the Kurdistan Region Security Council have played an influential role in confronting the threat of terrorists in this region and will continue to effectively perform this duty. It would be better for the federal government to create a more favorable environment for cooperation and coordination for the sake of maintaining peace and stability throughout Iraq," it added. Erbil and Baghdad have coordinated in many anti-ISIS operations in the past. Sudani said that Rafiei was "one of the most dangerous terrorists in Iraq and the world." The United States in 2023 named Rafiei a Specially Designated Global Terrorist as an ISIS leader. ISIS seized control of swathes of territory in northern and central Iraq in 2014. Their so-called caliphate was brought to an end in 2017, but the group continues to pose a security threat particularly in the disputed territories that stretch across several provinces including Diyala, Salahaddin, Kirkuk, and Nineveh, as well as across the border in Syria.
