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Vote on Kurdistan Region Presidency Bill scheduled for 8th May, 11 am

6th May 2019 - The Kurdistan Parliament's presidency has scheduled for Wednesday 8th May at 11am the third reading and vote on the bill to restore the Kurdistan Region President's powers, and to temporarily change the presidential election method to a parliamentary vote, until a Kurdistan Constitution is enacted. 

Speaker Dr. Vala Farid and Norway’s Foreign Ministry Official Mr. Knut Lein discuss Norway conference on Yazidi Genocide

5nd May 2019  – Parliament Speaker Dr. Vala Farid on 2nd May met a delegation from the Foreign Ministry of Norway, led by the ministry’s Special Representative Mr. Knut Lein, and Ms. Tone Allers, Norway’s Ambassador to Jordan and Iraq.  Mr. Lein informed the Speaker that Norway aims to hold a conference regarding the Genocide against the Yazidi people.

Gallery: Kurdistan Parliament hosts Memories of Sand art exhibition by Ali Raza

The Kurdistan Parliament from 10th April hosted a three-week exhibition of art by Ali Raza, called Memory of the Sand. 

Parliament's Presidency and MPs were given a tour of the exhibits by Mr. Raza. Many visitors to Parliament had the opportunity to see the art works which were displayed in the main entrance hall of the building. View the gallery...