President Barzani: Upcoming elections crucial for Kurds

2025-10-14T17:13:51+00:00

Shafaq News – Erbil

On Tuesday, Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzani said Iraq’s upcoming parliamentary elections will mark the beginning of a “new phase of constitutional implementation.”

Speaking at a rally in Erbil, Barzani, who is also the Kurdistan Democratic Party's (KDP) Vice President, stressed that the vote is crucial for the Kurds, urging citizens to send a “powerful party" to Baghdad to safeguard Kurdish rights. “If the KDP is strong in Baghdad, the Region will be strong too."

He described the elections as a “turning point” for Iraq after years of political crises and conflict, saying the country is now entering a stage focused on stability and effective governance.

Scheduled for November 11, the elections come amid ongoing disputes between Erbil and Baghdad over oil revenues, budget shares, and contested territories.

President Barzani: Upcoming elections crucial for Kurds

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