Iraqi–Kurdish conflict
7th suspect named in attack on Turkish diplomat in Iraq
Police identified a seventh suspect involved in an armed attack last week that killed a Turkish diplomat in northern Iraq, according to an announcement by the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) late on July 27.
Northern Iraq's KRG fires police over alleged human trafficking
Authorities in Iraq's Kurdish-controlled region have dismissed dozens of police officers alleged involvement in human trafficking, local media reported on Dec. 6.
Iraq resumes Kirkuk oil exports after yearlong pause
Iraq began piping oil from its fields around the disputed city of Kirkuk on Friday, more than a year after exports were halted over troubles with the autonomous Kurdish administration north of the country.
Iraq to deploy more soldiers to border with Turkey
The Iraqi government has decided to deploy guards to its border with Turkey to prevent any breaches from happening, a statement from the Prime Minister's office said.
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Turkey, Iraq agree to be in full cooperation against PKK
Turkey and Iraq have agreed on full cooperation against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi saying his government has taken new measures to increase border security.
Iraq PM to visit Turkey, Iran
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is to visit Turkey and Iran next week, an official said on Aug. 11.
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Gunmen open fire and enter Erbil governorate building in Iraq's Kurdish region
Gunmen entered the governorate building in Erbil, the seat of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in northern Iraq on Monday and began firing from windows at Kurdish security forces, a deputy governor of the city and Kurdish security officials said.
Turkey has 11 regional bases in northern Iraq: PM Yıldırım
This file photo show Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım (L) with his Iraqi counterpart, Haider al-Abadi during a joint press conference in Baghdad on Jan 7. / AA Photo
Iraqi PM announces Baghdad lifting ban on international flights to KRG
Iraq has lifted the ban on international flights to the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) airports, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said in a statement on March 13.
Iraq’s Shi’ite militias formally inducted into security forces
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has issued a decree formalizing the inclusion of Shi’ite paramilitary groups in the country’s security forces.