IRAQ HEADLINES NEWS
Sulaimani security forces have intensified their crackdown to block all forms of protest in the city, with footage showing security forces arresting and beating individuals opposing a government decision that bars them from building homes on their land, Zoom News' Shadost Farhad reported from the scene after being stopped by security from covering the demonstration. Video credit: Shar Press
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Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Monday called for full respect of the Region’s constitutional status and entitlements during a meeting with French Ambassador Patrick Durel. They also discussed resolving outstanding issues between Baghdad and Erbil, strengthening French-Kurdish ties, and preserving regional peace and stability - statement
: KRG