Sirwan Barzani calls for historic recognition of Kurdish forces' 2014 victory over ISIS near Erbil. Warns of persistent ...

Here is a look at the life of Massoud Barzani, leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in Iraq. Personal Birth date: August 16, 1946 Birth place: Mahabad, Kurdistan, Iran Birth name: Massoud Barzani ...

President Barzani praised the foundation for carrying out its work in a “dignified and honorable manner,” noting that its ...

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani on Monday reaffirmed Erbil's commitment to ...

By bnm Gulf bureau Bahrain expressed its intention to open a consulate in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, and launch direct flights between Manama and Erbil, Shafaq News reported on August ...

Urumiyeh, IRNA – Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, has emphasized the importance of strengthening ...

The Iraqi embassy in Vienna, controlled by Barzani’s political party, denies Kamal’s account of the assault and the Kurdish government has denied Masrour’s presence in Austria.

Thus, Barzani’s recent announcement might be a tactic of brinkmanship, forcing the government of Baghdad to recognise a fait accompli, Kurdish control over Kirkuk, and even greater Kurdish ...

War in Iraq: Masoud Barzani, Ex-Kurdish Leader, Says U.S. Knew in Advance About Iraqi Assault on Kirkuk Published Nov 07, 2017 at 2:49 PM EST Updated Nov 12, 2017 at 5:07 PM EST By Adla Massoud ...

Barzani did not waste any time in pushing for complete autonomy for the Kurds in Iraq. In 2005, a referendum was held on independence with 98.8 percent of the population voting in favor.

Since Iraq's Kurdish region voted to secede last month, Kurds have reeled from territorial losses. Now, their president and longtime leader, Masoud Barzani, has declared he'll step down Wednesday.

Barzani is named the head of the northwestern region as head of the KDP. A parallel government is established in the east under the PUK. 1994-1998 - Barzani leads a war against the PUK.