content tagged with KRG

‘Iraqi Kurdistan is becoming a dangerous place for journalists’

‘Iraqi Kurdistan is becoming a dangerous place for journalists’

Two leading journalism groups, RSF and CPJ, have condemned the suspected Turkish drone strike that killed two journalists and injured another in the region.

Journalists killed in suspected Turkish airstrike in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

Journalists killed in suspected Turkish airstrike in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

Kurdish media outlets named two journalists killed in the strike while earlier reports from the Iraqi media suggested that a senior PKK member was targeted. A KRG official has condemned the incident as Ankara remains silent.

Report: At least 162 villages evacuated in Iraqi Kurdistan due to Turkish military operations

Report: At least 162 villages evacuated in Iraqi Kurdistan due to Turkish military operations

The Community Peacemaker Teams (CPT) has released a report detailing Turkey's ongoing military operations in Iraq's north.

Three injured in drone strike in Sinjar

Three injured in drone strike in Sinjar

Turkey has yet to release a statement about the attack.

14 November 2023

KRG denies PKK presence at Arbat Airport during drone strike

KRG denies PKK presence at Arbat Airport during drone strike

While not directly claiming responsibility for the drone strike, Turkey claimed that the strike showed some KRG security members were in cooperation with the PKK.

21 September 2023

Turkey's foreign minister meets KRG leaders in Erbil

Turkey's foreign minister meets KRG leaders in Erbil

Fidan expressed his satisfaction with the determination of both the Baghdad administration and the Erbil administration to eliminate the PKK on Iraqi soil.

Soldier succumbs to injuries following clash with PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Soldier succumbs to injuries following clash with PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan region

The contracted soldier was wounded on June 15 during the "Operation Claw-Lock."

Barzani is in Ankara to meet with Erdoğan

Barzani is in Ankara to meet with Erdoğan

Masrour Barzani, the prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq, came to Ankara to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Seven soldiers killed in cross-border military operations in two days

Seven soldiers killed in cross-border military operations in two days

The soldiers were killed during the "Claw-Lock Operation" in Iraq's Kurdistan region, the Defense Ministry has announced.

28 November 2022

‘There is a limit as to how far Sweden can go to meet Erdoğan’s demands’

BITTE HAMMARGREN

‘There is a limit as to how far Sweden can go to meet Erdoğan’s demands’

“Neither Sweden’s nor Finland’s governments can tell courts whom to extradite; that would be contradictory to the rule of law,” says independent analyst Hammargren, commenting on Sweden’s NATO bid and its relations with Turkey.

27 November 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Arab League, US, Germany condemn Zakho attack

Arab League, US, Germany condemn Zakho attack

"Ankara has to reconsider its positions and maintain the principle of good neighborliness in its relations with the countries of the region, and refrain from carrying out military operations inside the territories of Arab countries under any pretext," the Arab league has said.

'Zakho is the second Roboski Massacre': HDP, bar associations condemn Kurdistan strikes

'Zakho is the second Roboski Massacre': HDP, bar associations condemn Kurdistan strikes

Bar associations in several Kurdish-majority provinces in Turkey have called on the authorities to reveal those responsible for yesterday's strike that killed nine civilians in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Accusing Turkey of violating its sovereignty, Iraq said it will bring the incident to the UNSC and threatened to use the "economic card" against Turkey.

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

Turkey's bombardment hits tourist spot, kills eight in Iraq's Kurdistan region, officials say

KRG officials said the bombardment targeted a group of Arab tourists in the region, killing at least eight people and wounding over 20.

HDP deputies speak about visit to Iraq amid Turkey's military offensive

HDP deputies speak about visit to Iraq amid Turkey's military offensive

MPs Uca and Temelli last week met the president of Iraq, politicians and community leaders, exchanging views on Turkey's military offensive that has been going on for a month now.

Shepherds 'not allowed to pasture animals' due to military operation into KRG

Shepherds 'not allowed to pasture animals' due to military operation into KRG

Turkey launched a new military operation against the PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan Region. Shepherds near Mount Cudi are reportedly kept waiting with thousands of animals.

‘We will protect the trees in İzmir as well as in Kurdistan’

HDP’S MURAT ÇEPNİ

‘We will protect the trees in İzmir as well as in Kurdistan’

Peoples’ Democratic Party İzmir MP Çepni has spoken to bianet about why the struggles for peace and ecology cannot be considered separately and talked about the intersectionality of the two struggles.

20 April 2022 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Iraq's president says Turkey's offensive into KRG 'a threat to our national security'

Iraq's president says Turkey's offensive into KRG 'a threat to our national security'

"These attacks were carried out despite our warnings. We have previously called for these attacks to be stopped," President Salih has said.

Turkey launches new military operation into Iraq's Kurdistan Region

Turkey launches new military operation into Iraq's Kurdistan Region

The "Operation Claw-Lock" is the latest in a series of cross-border operations Turkey has carried out since May 2019.

81 mass graves of Êzidis found in Sinjar since 2014, says official

81 mass graves of Êzidis found in Sinjar since 2014, says official

Deputy Minister of the Martyrs in the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) Baravan Hamdi has said that what the Êzidis were subjected to in the region “is a genocide according to all available information and documents”.

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Turkey's airstrikes with fighter jets and drones targeted several locations in Iraq's Kurdistan region and a town in SDF-held areas in Syria's north.

3 February 2022

Call for an investigation into ‘Turkey's use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan'

Call for an investigation into ‘Turkey's use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan'

Addressing the United Nations (UN), the Kurdish Friendship Group in the European Parliament have called for an “international investigation into Turkey’s use of chemical weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan”.

5 November 2021

Main opposition CHP delegation meets KRG PM Masrour Barzani

Main opposition CHP delegation meets KRG PM Masrour Barzani

As part of its visit to Erbil and Kirkuk, a delegation from the Republican People’s Party had talks with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and former KRG President and KDP leader Masoud Barzani.

6 September 2021

One soldier loses his life in ‘Operation Claw’

One soldier loses his life in ‘Operation Claw’

Losing his life in a mortar attack in Iraq’s north, soldier Hakan Bali joined the “Operation Claw-Lightning” after taking leave and getting engaged last week.

Opposition deputy questions government's silence on PKK claims

Opposition deputy questions government's silence on PKK claims

KCK leader Karayılan claimed last week that Turkey wanted to make the PKK and the Peshmarga fight each other.

HDP calls for a halt to Turkey’s cross-border military operations

HDP calls for a halt to Turkey’s cross-border military operations

The Peoples’ Democratic Party has stated that the government carries out cross-border military operations in every domestic and international political crisis, adding that these military operations aggravate the crises even further.

Erdoğan's communications director targets HDP over killings of security personnel in Iraq

Erdoğan's communications director targets HDP over killings of security personnel in Iraq

"No one can clean the bloodshed and tears they caused by maligning HDP," the party has said in response to accusations.

16 February 2021

Defense minister: Soldiers found bodies of 13 people held by PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan

Defense minister: Soldiers found bodies of 13 people held by PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan

Turkey has completed a four-day military operation in the territory of the Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq, Akar has said.

14 February 2021

2 soldiers lose their lives in operation ‘Claw-Tiger’

2 soldiers lose their lives in operation ‘Claw-Tiger’

In a vehicle accident in the Haftanin region of Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government, two soldiers have lost their lives and one soldier has been wounded.

19 November 2020

Border crossing between Turkey, Iraq's KRG closed due to coronavirus

Border crossing between Turkey, Iraq's KRG closed due to coronavirus

The Habur-Ibrahim Khalil border crossings reopened in May after being shut down at the start of March.

Turkey carries out dozens of airstrikes in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Turkey carries out dozens of airstrikes in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Fighter jets launching from southeastern Turkey at midnight bombed several areas in northern Iraq, including Shingal and Qandil mountains.

‘Contemporary Kurdish Literature Conference’ to be Held in Erbil

‘Contemporary Kurdish Literature Conference’ to be Held in Erbil

bianet Kurdî editor Murat Bayram, poet Berken Bereh, journalist Ali Duran Topuz, writer Pınar Yıldız and documentary director Kerem Tekoglu from Turkey will also attend the 1st Contemporary Kurdish Literature Conference in Erbil.

11 December 2019 Ferid Demirel

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