Concerns rise mong Kirkuk’s Kurdish population ahead of Iraq’s general census
Kirkuk, a historically disputed city rich in resources and strategic importance, has long been a focal point of ethnic tensions in Iraq.
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Kirkuk, a historically disputed city rich in resources and strategic importance, has long been a focal point of ethnic tensions in Iraq.
The election of a new Kirkuk governor has ignited protests from the Turkmen community, who argue that the process, conducted in Baghdad, was exclusionary and illegal.
The endorsement was made during a crucial meeting of the provincial council held on Saturday, where the bloc supported the selection of a new governor and a council chief for Kirkuk.
Iraqi Prime Minister urges swift formation of Kirkuk administration. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani emphasized the urgency of establishing a new local administration in Kirkuk during a recent meeting with Arab members of the provincial council.