Category: Economic
All about economic corruption impacting stability.
Private Planes of PUK and KDP Leaders Amidst Regional Hardships
Bafel Talabani, leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), has acquired a more advanced private plane than President Nechirvan Barzani’s Dassault Falcon 8X, reflecting the extravagant lifestyles of Kurdistan’s political elite. This stands in stark contrast to the struggles of citizens facing water shortages and delayed salaries.
Reuters Investigation Reveals Flourishing Kurdish Oil Smuggling to Iran
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.