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In this section you can find news articles, statements, and publications about the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

December 5, 2014

KRG to open a new camp for refugees from Kobane

As the Islamic State (IS) terrorist organisation’s assaults on Kobane in Syria continue, more refugees enter the Kurdistan Region, where the Kurdistan Regional Government plans to host them in a new camp in the outskirts of Erbil. In addition to other camps that have been built to accommodate over 1.6 million refugees and internally displaced…
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December 5, 2014

Salzburger Nachrichten: New Support for Refugees in Iraq from Austria

Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz has announced new humanitarian aid for refugees in Northern Iraq after a meeting with the US-led coalition against the terror militia “Islamic State” (IS). An additional amount of 300.000 Euros for the primary care of 10.000 refugees will be provided by the Austrian Development Agency
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December 5, 2014

Prime Minister Barzani and Czech Foreign Minister discuss security and economic ties

Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani received the Czech Republic Minister of Foreign Affairs Lubomír Zaorálek and his accompanying delegation in Erbil on Thursday. It included the Czech Deputy Minister of Defense and a number of diplomats and officials. Mr. Zaorálek described the Kurdistan Region
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December 2, 2014

Representation of the Kurdistan Regional Government-Iraq participates at the 46th UN Bazar

On 28 and 29 November 2014, the 46th UN Bazar took place at the Austria Center Vienna. As in the last years, visitors had the opportunity to try specialties and buy presents from more than 40 countries. The Representation of the Kurdistan Regional Government
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November 26, 2014

Prime Minister Barzani gives speech at the launch of campaign combatting violence against women

In a ceremony held on 25 November 2014 by the Kurdistan Regional Government High Council for Women Affairs, marking the launch of a world-wide two-week campaign of combating violence against women, Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani pointed out that this year’s campaign is different
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November 24, 2014

Turkish Prime Minister Davutoglu visits Erbil

Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister, Nechirvan Barzani, met on 21 November 2014 in Erbil his Turkish counterpart Mr. Ahmed Davutoglu and his accompanying delegation. The meeting was attended by KRG Deputy Prime Minister, Qubad Talabani, KRG ministers of Interior,
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November 20, 2014

France24 interview with President Barzani on the current state of the Kurdistan Region

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, thanked France and all members of the international coalition for their help in the ongoing fight against the terror militia IS. However, he also noted that the full quantity and quality of heavy weapons
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November 20, 2014

KRG statement on the terrorist attack in Erbil

The Kurdistan Regional Government strongly condemns the explosion that occurred in front of the headquarters of Erbil Governorate at midday today. Casualties include 4 martyred and 29 injured. The Kurdistan Regional Government offers its heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and wishes a speedy recovery to all the injured.
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