Category: Corruption
CORRUPTION IN THE KURDISTAN REGION OF IRAQ
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.
UK Cities Commemorate Soran Mama Hama, murder Journalist, in Emotional Gatherings
Five major UK cities held gatherings to commemorate Soran Mama Hama, a Kurdish journalist murdered in 2008 for his dedication to freedom of expression. Organized by the Dakok Organization and supported by Kurdfile, the events highlighted the ongoing struggles and dangers faced by journalists worldwide.
