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Draw Media Report of Press Freedom in Kurdistan Region (2008-2022)

1 August 2024

Draw Media Report of Press Freedom in Kurdistan Region (2008-2022)

KDP and PUK Anti-Terrorism Forces: Enforcers of Party Interests

30 July 2024

KDP and PUK Anti-Terrorism forces implicated in political violence, using military power to suppress dissent in Kurdistan.

Kurdistan: A Hub for Drug Trafficking

30 July 2024

Erbil authorities arrest six suspects in a drug bust, seizing crystal meth and a drone, spotlighting Kurdistan’s role in the drug trade.

Reuters Investigation Reveals Flourishing Kurdish Oil Smuggling to Iran

23 July 2024

A Reuters investigation reveals booming oil smuggling from Kurdistan to Iran, implicating officials from the Barzani family’s Kurdistan Democratic Party and generating around $200 million monthly. This development is likely to increase tensions between Erbil and Washington DC regarding economic sanctions against Iran.

Iraqi MP Criticizes Rampant Issuance of Diplomatic Iraqi Passports

22 July 2024

Iraqi MP Mohammed Khafaji reveals that over 4,000 diplomatic passports have been issued to unworthy individuals, criticizing the Foreign Minister’s authority and calling for restrictions to prevent further misuse and restore the dignity of diplomatic passports.

$600 Million of KRG is Frozen in Lebanese Bank for Four Years

19 July 2024

Over $600 million from KRG oil sales remains frozen in a Lebanese bank due to Central Bank of Lebanon restrictions, complicating the KRG’s financial recovery efforts amid geopolitical tensions.