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Critical 48 Hours Could Determine Fate of KRG Oil and Unpaid Salaries
KRG public employees have remained unpaid for 73 days following the Iraqi government’s decision to halt budget transfers to the Kurdistan Region, citing the KRG’s non-compliance with budget law and…
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SDF-Damascus Agreement Collapses as US Envoy Escalates Rhetoric Against SDF
US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack has intensified his rhetoric against the SDF following the collapse of the March agreement between the SDF and Damascus, as a planned trilateral meeting…
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Why did the PKK burn its weapons during today’s disarmament ceremony?
The long-awaited ceremonial disarmament of PKK fighters took place today in Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region. This symbolic event involved 30 fighters participating in what the organization described as a “goodwill gesture”…
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Mazloum Abdi’s meeting with Ahmed al-Sharaa delayed as U.S. envoy seeks to resolve key differences
A widely anticipated meeting between Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) commander Mazloum Abdi, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack in Damascus did not take place today. The…
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Fierce Clashes Erupt Between Harki Tribe and KDP Security Forces in Western Erbil
Fierce clashes have broken out between a faction of the Harki tribe and KDP security forces in Erbil’s western Khabat district, after an attempt by security forces to arrest Khurshid…
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Budget Deadlock Masks Broader Baghdad–KRG Showdown
The salary crisis in the Kurdistan Region is deepening, with public employees now unpaid for 68 consecutive days. Behind closed doors, extensive negotiations have been ongoing between Baghdad and Erbil,…
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A Breakdown of the KRG’s Oil, Budget, and Salary Realities Since the March 2023 Oil Pipeline Halt
Two years and three months have elapsed since the Paris Court’s ruling concerning the independent sale of the Kurdistan Region’s oil. While this decision has effectively prevented the Kurdistan Regional…
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U.S. Plans to Fold SDF into Syrian Army—So Why Fund It in 2026?
The Pentagon’s 2026 budget for Syria allocates $130 million to support its vetted local partner forces despite the March 2025 framework agreement, which committed to integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces…
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Tribal Clash Over KRG Pipeline Exposes Fragile Patronage Network Behind KDP Rule
Yesterday, violent clashes erupted between two tribes in western Erbil province over a stretch of land through which the KRG oil pipeline passes, shedding light on the complex tribal partnerships…
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US Quietly Anchors PKK Disarmament Process Through SDF-Syria Deal
The PKK’s first practical step toward disarmament is expected to take place between July 10 and 12, according to the group’s spokesperson, Zagros Hiwa. This symbolic ceremony will involve fewer…
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