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Speaker Rewaz Faiq at opening of autumn 2021 session: "We encourage all political parties to unite to protect Kurdistan Region’s political status"

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 1 September at the opening of the autumn 2021 session of Parliament, in her speech called for Kurdistan’s political parties to unite ahead of the Iraqi election, to protect Kurdistan’s political status. The head of each parliamentary bloc set out their party's priorities.

Parliament’s Presidency convey condolences on passing of actor Abdullah Khayat

We are very saddened to learn of the passing of Abdullah Khayat, the beloved actor and great talent. On this sad occasion, we express our sincere condolences to Abdullah Khayat’s relatives, friends, to the acting community and to all his loved ones.

Order of business for sitting of 6 September 2021

The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewaz Faiq calls MPs to a sitting on Monday 6th September 2021 at 11am, the second ordinary sitting of the autumn session of the third year of the fifth term of Parliament. The Presidency of Parliament announces the order of business of the sitting as follows:

Order of Business for sitting of 1 September 2021: Opening of Autumn Session of this Parliament’s third year

The Speaker of the Kurdistan Parliament Dr. Rewaz Faiq calls MPs to a sitting on Wednesday 1st September 2021 at 12pm, the first ordinary sitting of the autumn session of the third year of the fifth term of Parliament. The Presidency of Parliament announces the order of business of the sitting as follows:

Secretary Muna Kahveci chairs meetings with Alliance of Iraqi Minorities and other NGOs on education bills and rights of components

Kurdistan Parliament Secretary Muna Kahveci on 25 August chaired two separate meetings with members of Parliament, the Alliance of Iraqi Minorities Network and several civil society organizations working on educational development.

Parliament Presidency's statement on 33rd day of remembrance of Anfal campaign in Badinan

Today we commemorate another brutal crime of the Ba'athist regime against the people of Kurdistan and humanity, on this 33rd anniversary of the Anfal campaign in the Badinan area.

Parliament Secretary Muna Kahveci congratulates Kurdistan Democratic Party on 75th anniversary

The KDP has always been on the frontlines of defending the rights of the original ethnic and religious components of Kurdistan Region, and has shielded them from any threats or attacks on their lives. I hope that you will prevail and will succeed in your political struggle to achieve all of our nation’s goals and the rights and legitimate demands of our people.

Parliament’s Presidency conveys best wishes to Muslims for Hijri New Year 1443

On this Hijri New Year 1443, we extend our warmest congratulations to all Muslims in Kurdistan, Iraq and the world, and we hope that this New Year will bring prosperity and stability to Kurdistan.

Presidency of Kurdistan Parliament's statement on 7-year commemoration of genocide against Yazidis

At extraordinary sitting number 3 of 3rd August 2019, the Kurdistan Parliament in a resolution officially designated August 3rd as the day of the Yazidi genocide to pave the way for compensation for the victims of this brutal crime and for the people of Shengal...

Parliament's Presidency on 38th anniversary of killing of the Barzanis: 'The beginning of a series of crimes against people of Kurdistan'

On the 38th anniversary of the disappearance and killing of the Barzanis from the forced resettlement camps in Qushtapa, Harir and Soran, we honour and pray for their pure souls and we never forget this tragedy.