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a day ago
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Kurdish parties hold emergency meeting in Erbil over salary suspension
Shafaq News/ A broad meeting of Kurdish political parties convened Saturday in Erbil, as tensions escalated over the Iraqi government's decision to halt May salary payments to Kurdistan Region public employees. Held at the Kurdistan Democratic Party's (KDP) political bureau, the meeting will discuss the financial entitlements and assess the broader state of relations between Erbil and Baghdad, according to Shafaq News correspondent. The Iraqi government recently suspended salary transfers, citing the Kurdistan Regional Government's (KRG) failure to remit oil and non-oil revenues as required by the Federal Budget Law and a ruling by the Federal Supreme Court. A KRG delegation is expected to travel to Baghdad on June 1 to resume negotiations with Iraqi officials over the unresolved fiscal arrangements.
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2 days ago
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Seeking unified response: KDP invites parties to discuss salary crisis
Shafaq News/ The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) has invited all Kurdish parties to a joint meeting on May 31 to address the federal government's handling of public sector salaries in the Kurdistan Region. A source told Shafaq News that the meeting will be held at 11 a.m. in Erbil, with the participation of Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani, with a focus on forming a unified Kurdish position in response to the federal decision. Tensions over public finances have persisted for years, with salary transfers frequently used as leverage in disputes. The federal budget law conditions funding on the Region's handover of oil revenues—a process stalled since 2023 when exports via Turkiye's Ceyhan port were suspended. Since then, Baghdad has treated monthly salary disbursements as loans.
Shafaq News
3 days ago
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KDP condemns Iraqi Govt's on salaries: political exploitation
Shafaq News/ The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) on Thursday condemned the Iraqi Ministry of Finance's decision to halt funding the public sector salaries in the Kurdistan Region, calling it a violation of constitutional rights and a form of political exploitation. In a statement, the KDP's political bureau considered that this step contradicts the Constitution and the political agreement that led to the formation of the current government. 'It constitutes political exploitation of citizens' livelihoods.' The statement added that the issue will be a key topic at the KDP's Central Committee meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025, during which 'an appropriate response will be discussed and determined.' The party further warned that if the entitlements and f inancial rights of the Kurdistan Region are not transferred before Eid al-Adha, on Friday, June 6, 'we will adopt a serious stance and take action accordingly.'
Shafaq News
6 days ago
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Leader Barzani calls for order, partnership in Iraq
Shafaq News/ On Monday, the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), Masoud Barzani, called for strict adherence to Iraq's constitution and renewed his support for the principles of partnership, consensus, and balance as cornerstones of the country's political process. His remarks came during a meeting at the Salahuddin resort in Erbil with tribal and community leaders from al-Anbar and the Baghdad Belt. The visiting delegation raised proposals focused on governance, equitable representation, and local development, while also commending the Kurdistan Region's role in hosting displaced families during the ISIS conflict. Barzani welcomed the dialogue, describing post-2003 political mismanagement and constitutional violations as key sources of Iraq's instability. He stressed that any durable solution must begin with the restoration of constitutional order and inclusive governance involving all components of Iraqi society.
Shafaq News
6 days ago
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Leader Barzani marks 49th anniversary of Gulan Revolution: A legacy of Kurdish resilience
Shafaq News/ On Monday, Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani marked the 49th anniversary of the Gulan Revolution, praising the resilience and sacrifices of the Kurdish people and Peshmerga fighters in pursuit of freedom and dignity. In a statement, Barzani described Gulan as 'one of the most significant chapters in Kurdistan's resistance,' and a natural extension of the Great September Revolution. Despite the unfavorable conditions and the forced displacement of thousands, he noted, the Gulan uprising was launched through a calculated and determined organizational and military strategy. Barzani paid tribute to the fallen fighters and honored the courage of those who took up arms or endured hardship rather than surrender. 'This uprising proved to the world that the will to fight for freedom in Kurdistan is unbreakable and ever-burning.' The Gulan Revolution began in 1976 after the collapse of the 1975 Algiers Agreement, when the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) reorganized its resistance against the Baathist regime. Drawing on shifting dynamics in the Middle East, the movement reignited hope among Kurds for justice and self-rule.
