Fazel Hawramy (Iraq Pulse)

Fazel Hawramy is an independent journalist currently based in Iraqi Kurdistan. Twitter: @FazelHawramy

Turkey | Jan 29, 2019

Kurdish civilians in northern Iraq fed up with both Erdogan, PKK

Tensions have escalated between Iraqi Kurds and Turkey in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region as a violent protest that stormed in a Turkish military base near the city of Dahuk left one dead and at least 10 others wounded.

Iraq | Jan 24, 2019

Iraqi Kurdistan parties move to form new Cabinet

After a lengthy deadlock, Iraqi Kurdistan's main political parties have agreed to form a new government.

Iraq | Jan 15, 2019

Erdogan's plans in Iraqi Kurdistan may backfire

The news that Nechirvan Barzani will not continue as prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq is causing Turkey to worry that the new KRG Cabinet will not be formed of allies of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

A man waves a Kurdistan flag as a Turkish military truck escorts a convoy of peshmerga vehicles at Habur border gate, which separates Turkey from Iraq, near the town of Silopi in southeastern Turkey, October 29, 2014. Iraqi peshmerga fighters arrived in southeastern Turkey early on Wednesday ahead of their planned deployment to the Syrian town of Kobani to help fellow Kurds repel an Islamic State advance, a Reuters witness said. REUTERS/Kadir Baris (TURKEY - Tags: POLITICS MILITARY CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF TH

Iraqi-Kurdistan | Dec 17, 2018

Iraqi Kurdistan struggles to end violence against women

Despite millions of dollars spent on combating violence against women in Iraqi Kurdistan, the phenomenon is still common in the region and the number of victims continues to rise.

Iraq | Oct 3, 2018

Iraq's new president taps Adel Abdul Mahdi to form government

After May elections, the Iraqi parliament finally elected a new president, Barham Salih, who chose the independent Adel Abdul Mahdi to try to form the next government.

Barham Salih, Iraq's newly elected president, walks with Iraq's new Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi at the parliament headquarters, in Baghdad, Iraq October 2, 2018. REUTERS/Khalid al Mousily - RC14461FCEC0

Iraq | Sep 24, 2018

Iran's influence continues to shape new Iraqi government

After Iran succeeded in pushing through its preferred candidate for Iraq's parliament speaker, Tehran continued its pressure to secure the position of second deputy speaker, bringing the "score" to 2-0 against the US.

Iraq | Sep 16, 2018

Iraqi Kurds stuck between Iran, US

The Iraqi Kurds are worried about the US-Iran rivalry in Iraq, as it will weaken their position in the country more than ever before.

A boy drives a bicycle with an Iraqi flag in Dibis area on the outskirts of Kirkuk, Iraq October 17, 2017. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani - RC1DD9EF0F10

Iraq | Aug 24, 2018

Iraqi Kurds throw lifeline to Iranian Kurds as sanctions begin to bite

Iraqi Kurds, who remember the help they received from Iranian Kurds in the past, want to return the favor now that their brethren are suffering under US sanctions.

Saudi Arabia | Aug 2, 2018

Will Riyadh-Tehran rivalry kill Iraqi Kurdistan's investment drive?

A visit to Erbil by a Saudi trade delegation in late July has the potential to bear fruit in advancing economic cooperation and investment in the region, helping ease its current financial crisis, but the Saudis' move has raised eyebrows in Tehran.

Iraq | Jul 27, 2018

Explosions at arms depot dent peshmerga's confidence in leadership

Recent explosions at several weapons and ammunition depots have deepened mistrust between rank-and-file peshmerga forces and their leadership in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Fazel Hawramy (Iraq Pulse)

Kurdish civilians in northern Iraq fed up with both Erdogan, PKK

Iraqi Kurdistan parties move to form new Cabinet

Erdogan's plans in Iraqi Kurdistan may backfire

Iraqi Kurdistan struggles to end violence against women

Iraq's new president taps Adel Abdul Mahdi to form government

Iran's influence continues to shape new Iraqi government

Iraqi Kurds stuck between Iran, US

Iraqi Kurds throw lifeline to Iranian Kurds as sanctions begin to bite

Will Riyadh-Tehran rivalry kill Iraqi Kurdistan's investment drive?

Explosions at arms depot dent peshmerga's confidence in leadership

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Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim says Assad's return to Arab League is welcome, but won't amount to much

Fazel Hawramy (Iraq Pulse)

Kurdish civilians in northern Iraq fed up with both Erdogan, PKK

Iraqi Kurdistan parties move to form new Cabinet

Erdogan's plans in Iraqi Kurdistan may backfire

Iraqi Kurdistan struggles to end violence against women

Iraq's new president taps Adel Abdul Mahdi to form government

Iran's influence continues to shape new Iraqi government

Iraqi Kurds stuck between Iran, US

Iraqi Kurds throw lifeline to Iranian Kurds as sanctions begin to bite

Will Riyadh-Tehran rivalry kill Iraqi Kurdistan's investment drive?

Explosions at arms depot dent peshmerga's confidence in leadership

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