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.

How Much Does General Arin Barzani Study?

Arin Masrour Barzani, son of KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, is attending the prestigious Royal Sunderland Academy in the UK. His education, costing approximately $115,000 annually, highlights issues of public resource use and nepotism within the Kurdistan Regional Government.