Erbil, Kurdistan Region, March 8, 2021 We greatly recognize the value of His Holiness Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, who made the journey despite all the concerns. I thank His Holiness sincerely. We are proud and honored by His Holiness’....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, March 5, 2021 The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, issued the following statement on the 30the anniversary of the Uprising in Kurdistan: On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Uprising of the people of Kurdistan, we salute the....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, March 3, 2021 The President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, issued the following statement on the rocket attack that targeted coalition forces in Ain al-Assad airbase today: I strongly condemn the rocket attack that targeted the U.S. -led international coalition forces....

President Nechirvan Barzani issued the following statement on the approval of the Yezidi Female Survivors Law in Iraq’s Parliament: I thank all the blocs in Iraq’s Parliament for passing the Yezidi Female Survivors Law. This is an important step towards compensating our Yezidi sisters....

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, February 18, 2021 Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani issued the following statement on a recent court decision: The February 16th court sentencing of a number of detainees has stirred public concern. In accordance with the law, the defendants have the right to....

The President of the Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani issued a statement, strongly condemning the rocket attack that targeted Erbil on Monday. Below is the full statement: ERBIL, Kurdistan Region, February 16, 2021 We strongly condemn last night’s terrorist rocket attack on Erbil, in which one....