NRT reveals details of Erbil–Baghdad negotiations
NRT reveals that the Kurdistan Regional Government has not signed the oil and non-oil revenue agreement with Baghdad, demanding $3 extra per barrel for transport costs. The Council of Ministers is set to discuss the issue on Tuesday, with a decision on KRG salaries expected soon.
The KDP and PUK have agreed on the principles of forming a new cabinet and will hold further talks soon. The parties also aim to elect the parliament presidency next month and work on resolving salary issues with Baghdad.
The Iraqi Oil Ministry has rejected smuggling accusations, calling them baseless slander that damages Iraq’s reputation and economic security. The ministry reaffirmed its transparency and vowed legal action against those spreading false claims.
New Generation MPs say they have been denied the right to visit their leader, Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir, in prison despite concerns about his health. They stress that his safety remains the responsibility of the PUK after his arrest earlier this month.
Nechirvan Barzani said negotiations with Baghdad are ongoing to resolve the salary crisis. He also emphasized the region’s intention to resume oil exports soon.
The detention of New Generation Movement leader Shaswar Abdulwahid has been extended until Wednesday. He is scheduled to appear in court for the second time on August 28.
The Iraqi High Election Commission will conduct a third round of voting machine tests this month, covering 8,000 polling stations. Meanwhile, the total number of excluded candidates has reached 627.
Today marks the 37th anniversary of the Anfal campaign in the Badinan region, where the former Iraqi regime carried out mass killings and chemical attacks following the end of the Iran-Iraq war.
The Iraqi High Election Commission has expelled 42 additional candidates from the upcoming elections, bringing the total number of disqualified nominees to more than 670.
Twenty-five Kurdish migrants from Sulaimani’s Ranya district have been released from prisons in Libya and will be repatriated to the Kurdistan Region, the KRG Foreign Relations Office confirmed. Earlier, six others were freed and returned home through joint efforts with the Iraqi Embassy.
KRG PM Assistant Rebaz Hamlan said a delegation is in Baghdad to resolve the salary issue, with talks focused on federal revenues, non-oil income, and oil exports. He stressed there are no disputes with Baghdad over oil and expects a deal soon.
Former New Generation Movement MP Kawa Abdulqadir criticized the Kurdistan Regional Government for not implementing agreements with Baghdad and for selling smuggled oil below market value.
The detention of New Generation Movement leader Shaswar Abdulwahid has been extended until Wednesday, raising concerns over his deteriorating health in prison. MPs say the PUK is responsible for his safety.
Inflation in Iraq fell by 1.2 percent in July compared to June, reflecting a drop in prices of goods and services. The central bank reports continued easing from late 2024 levels.
Former Kirkuk Governor Rakan Juburi has been removed from the upcoming parliamentary elections following corruption cases filed by a New Generation Movement MP. The Iraqi High Election Commission enforces strict measures against candidates with legal violations.
The Halabja Agriculture Department reported that recent wildfires destroyed thousands of acres of forests, pastures, and gardens. The blaze lasted three days, leaving casualties among those battling the flames.
Sharq al-Awsat reported that Jalal Talabani’s sons are seeking to dominate Sulaimani politically and security-wise. However, doubts remain about their success due to the strong presence of the New Generation Movement.
Following violent clashes with the PUK and the arrest of its leader Lahur Jangi, the People’s Front says it will continue its political activities. The party also held the PUK responsible for Jangi’s safety.
Following recent armed clashes in Sulaimanyah between PUK security forces and Lahur Jangi’s forces, a PUK leadership member says the city is now calm and secure. Cultural and international events are scheduled to continue as planned.
Nechirvan Barzani met with the US Embassy in Iraq to discuss relations between Erbil and Baghdad. Both sides stressed the need for dialogue to address financial and political disputes.
A Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) delegation is preparing to visit Baghdad to continue discussions on non-oil revenues. The Iraqi government has given the joint committee one week to finalize the revenue-sharing process.
Shaswar Abdulwahid, leader of Iraq’s New Generation Movement, faces serious health issues in prison while his family and MPs are denied visits. The case highlights political interference by the PUK and KDP, raising urgent human rights concerns.
Graduates of Garmian universities have been protesting for five days over the non-recognition of their degrees. They began a hunger strike yesterday, warning the situation may worsen if their demands are ignored.
The Iraqi High Election Commission (IHEC) has received around 70,000 voting machines, including spares, for the upcoming November 11 parliamentary elections. Measures have also been taken to resolve fingerprint reading issues for voters.
Aras Jangi denied any involvement of his brother Lahur Jangi in the Dabashan drone attack and called the accusations against him false. He also confirmed that Lahur and another brother are being held without access to relatives or lawyers.
Sarwa Abdulwahid said preventing visits to Shaswar Abdulwahid proves his case is political. She warned that his worsening health and these violations will spark public outrage.
Iraqi MP Mohammed Ismail has accused the PUK and KDP of attempting to intimidate the public through the arrest of New Generation Movement leader Shaswar Abdulwahid, warning that the ruling parties’ actions reflect fear rather than strength.
Kurdawan Jamal said the health condition of New Generation Movement leader Shaswar Abdulwahid in prison is very bad, and even his lawyer has been denied access.
The Kurdistan Region has decided to extend the retirement age of political prisoners from 60 to 65 years, an Iraqi lawmaker said. The measure will also allow those who have not yet received political prisoner or employee salaries to complete an additional five years of service in regional institutions.
Hunt Oil has resumed production in the Kurdistan Region’s Sheikhan oil field after a month-long halt caused by drone attacks. Output is expected to return to normal levels of 12,000 barrels per day by the end of August.