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Iraqi government and KRG take tough position against the PKK terror group

The two sides sign an agreement to take back control of Sinjar, which has become a hotbed of the PKK's terror activities in northern Iraq.

US condemns PKK terror group's attack in northern Iraq

The US-listed terror group attacked Peshmerga forces in Iraq's Duhok province Wednesday morning, killing one and injuring two others.

What to know about tensions between Iraq's KRG and PKK

A recent agreement between Erbil and Baghdad on the status of Sinjar region has appeared to be a tipping point for recent clashes between the PKK terrorists and the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG).

Hashd al Shaabi-KDP clash adds a new layer to Iraq conflict

It was another hellish day in Baghdad as Hashd al Shaabi attacked the KDP office in the Green Zone.

UAE financing PKK terror group in Iraq – report

Northern Iraq's Kurdish Regional Government moves to scrutinise transactions after finding money trail to terror group from the Arab country, The New Arab reports.

Iraq's Kurdish regional leader Barzani defends Turkey's Syria operation

Nechirvan Barzani, a powerful Kurdish leader in northern Iraq, argues that Turkey is targeting terrorists, not ‘the Kurds’.

Turkey lifts ban on flights to KRG-held Sulaymaniyah - Turkish minister

Turkish transport minister announced lifting a 16-month-old ban on flights in and out of the Kurdish Regional Government-held Sulaymaniyah in northern Iraq, a ban imposed following their non-binding independence referendum.

Iraq deploys special forces in Kirkuk amid KRG flag dispute

Kirkuk Governor Saeed al Jabouri is calling for calm after Iraqi security forces dispersed a rally on Tuesday by supporters of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) after the latter began waving KRG flags.

Most of 21 Daesh inmates recaptured after escape from Iraqi jail

Kurdish security officials launched manhunt operations after the break-out late on Wednesday and 15 of the 21 escaped prisoners were recaptured, two security officials said. The whereabouts of the other six remains unknown.

Reflection of the Iraqi parliamentary election in the KRG

KDP, the most powerful party of the KRG, slightly increased its seats in the Iraqi parliament despite the diplomatic and military failure after leading a non-binding independence referendum last year in September.

Horse racing gains ground in Iraq's Erbil

Every Friday is race day at the Erbil International Equestrian Club, and interest is growing as the sport gains popularity in areas controlled by the Kurdish Regional Government in northern Iraq.

Iraqi deadline for KRG forces to retreat from post near Turkey border nears

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al Abadi orders a 24-hour suspension to military operations against Kurdish forces in northern Iraq.