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Shafaq News
2 days ago
- General
- Shafaq News
CCHF on the rise: Kurdistan on high alert ahead of Eid al-Adha
Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, health officials in the Kurdistan Region confirmed a case of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Zakho, Duhok province, prompting authorities to tighten public health measures ahead of Eid al-Adha. CCHF carries a high fatality rate and often resurfaces around Eid al-Adha due to increased animal handling. Health officials have warned that unregulated slaughter practices significantly raise transmission risks. Zakho reported that a 28-year-old shepherd from Duhok tested positive after samples were confirmed by Iraq's central laboratory in Baghdad. In response, Erbil province issued directives banning public animal slaughter during Eid. 'Animal sacrifices must take place only in designated facilities after veterinary inspection,' the province stated. Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw further emphasized the importance of cross-agency coordination 'to ensure a safe and organized holiday.' Municipal teams have also been instructed to monitor markets, enforce sanitary standards, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations across districts. According to the Shafaq News tracker, Iraq has recorded 50 confirmed cases of CCHF since the start of 2025, including nine deaths.
Shafaq News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Erbil, Iran discuss enhanced bilateral cooperation, pilgrim services
Shafaq News/ On Sunday, Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw and the Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Kurdistan Region, Faramarz Asadi, discussed bilateral cooperation, reaffirming efforts to ease services for Iranian visitors entering through the Region. According to a statement from the Erbil Governorate, both sides emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between Iran and the Region. The meeting also reviewed the recent visit of a Kurdish delegation —led by the Erbil governor to Iran to participate in the third joint provincial cooperation summit with their counterparts from Kermanshah, West Azerbaijan, and Kurdistan provinces. The statement added that discussions also covered the annual arrangements by the Regional government to accommodate Iranian pilgrims traveling through the Region to religious sites in southern Iraq.
Shafaq News
22-05-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Kurdistan Region delegation arrives in Tehran for talks with Iran's President
Shafaq News/ A senior delegation from Iraq's Kurdistan Region landed, on Thursday, at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran. The delegation, led by Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw, includes the governors of Duhok, al-Sulaymaniyah, and Halabja, along with key officials from the Kurdistan Region's trade and border management bodies, and is scheduled to hold meetings with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Governor of Tehran, and representatives of Tehran's Chamber of Commerce. The visit follows a landmark trade agreement signed Wednesday in the Kurdish city of Sanandaj, Iran, between Kurdistan Region officials and counterparts from Iran's Kurdistan, Kermanshah, and West Azerbaijan provinces. The deal outlines joint steps to streamline cross-border trade and improve infrastructure. One of the key proposals under review is the creation of a joint free economic zone at the Bashmakh crossing—intended to simplify customs procedures, accelerate commercial flow, and develop the area into a regional trade hub.
Shafaq News
21-05-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Kurdistan Region, Iranian provinces forge cross-border economic deal
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, officials from Iraq's Kurdistan Region and three Iranian provinces signed a comprehensive trade agreement to expand economic ties and improve cross-border coordination. According to a statement from Erbil province, the deal was finalized during the third joint forum in Sanandaj, where governors from Erbil, al-Sulaymaniyah, Duhok, and Halabja met with their counterparts from Iran's Kurdistan, Kermanshah, and West Azerbaijan provinces. The agreement outlines steps to streamline customs procedures, enhance border management, and eliminate administrative barriers. Delegates emphasized the need to institutionalize economic relations and upgrade infrastructure to support sustained regional integration. At a joint press conference, Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw described the forum as 'a solid step forward,' pointing to the creation of a joint framework designed to reinforce economic cooperation. He reiterated the Kurdistan Region's commitment to deepening ties with neighboring Iranian provinces. Meanwhile, the Governor of Iranian Kurdistan Province, Arash Zarei Tanli Lahouni, called the agreement 'a turning point' in regional collaboration, citing shared economic interests and the momentum for lasting partnerships.
Shafaq News
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iraqi Kurdistan Governors arrive in Iran to attend Sanandaj Forum
Shafaq News/ The governors of the four provinces of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq arrived on Tuesday in Sanandaj, the capital of Iran's Kurdistan Province, to participate in a regional cooperation forum. According to Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency, the delegation includes Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw, al-Sulaymaniyah Governor Haval Abubakir, Duhok Governor Ali Tatar, and Halabja Governor Nuxsha Nasih. The governors will take part in the Sanandaj Forum, held in coordination with local administrations from western Iranian provinces bordering the Kurdistan Region, including Kermanshah, West Azerbaijan (Urmia), and Kurdistan. The two-day forum, running from May 20 to 21, aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation, foster regional ties, and promote trade and economic activity between the Kurdistan Region and neighboring Iranian provinces.
