Kurdish Region Votes for New Parliament Amid Economic Discontent
2 months ago

Kurdish Region Votes for New Parliament Amid Economic Discontent

Al Jazeera  

Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region holds parliamentary elections, with over 1,000 candidates vying for 100 seats in the regional parliament. The elections were delayed for three years due to disagreements between the two dominant parties, the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). Despite holding election rallies and mobilising their patronage networks, experts say there is widespread public disillusionment with the parties, exacerbated by the region's bleak economic conditions. The outcome of the elections will be announced on Monday and will reflect if indeed there's voter apathy.

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Iraq conducts first national census in nearly 40 years
1 month ago

Iraq conducts first national census in nearly 40 years

Al Jazeera  

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Kurdish Parties Maintain Sway in Regional Parliament Elections Despite Opposition Surge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kurdish Parties Maintain Sway in Regional Parliament Elections Despite Opposition Surge

Associated Press  

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Kurdish Voters Face Economic and Political Turmoil in Parliamentary Elections
2 months ago

Kurdish Voters Face Economic and Political Turmoil in Parliamentary Elections

Associated Press  

Kurdish region holds parliamentary elections despite economic and political divisions. The primary competitors, the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, secured significant victories in the elections, with the KDP capturing 60% of the votes and the PUK getting around 30%. The New Generation Movement garnered 5.3% of the total, up from 3% in the 2018 special election.

The Kurds could be kingmakers in Iraq’s new government
3 years ago

The Kurds could be kingmakers in Iraq’s new government

Al Jazeera  

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