Political paralysis grips Kurdistan as Masoud Barzani's administration operates in a caretaker capacity, facing blame from rival parties.
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The latest in this situation
- PUK leader Bafel Talabani announced the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan's withdrawal from the Kurdistan Regional Government amid a rift with the KDP.
- PUK announces withdrawal from the regional government.
- KDP bloc wins regional elections and elects Ibrahim as speaker in Kurdistan.
- KDP leaders warn that ongoing political changes threaten the stability of the federal system.
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What happened
Political paralysis grips Kurdistan as Masoud Barzani's administration operates in a caretaker capacity, facing blame from rival parties.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.KDP leaders warn that ongoing political changes threaten the stability of the federal system.1 source
- Talks are underway regarding the formation of a new government in Kurdistan involving key political parties.Sub-event
KRG and KDP announce unification, ending decades of ruling party division and unifying military forces.1 source
Kurdistan faces political paralysis with Barzani's administration in caretaker capacity amid blame from rival parties.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kurdistan
self-proclaimed state in Asia
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Masoud Barzani
1st president of Iraqi Kurdistan (2005-17)
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Kurdistan Democratic Party
political party in Iraqi Kurdistan (founded 1946)