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Parliament marks International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime

Kurdistan Parliament Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq on 7 December 2022 led a ceremony marking the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime.

Diwan of Kurdistan Parliament issues clarification regarding speculation about resignation of MPs

There have been rumours and speculation that several members of the Kurdistan Parliament have secretly submitted their resignations to Parliament’s Presidency and to the head of the Diwan (Parliament’s administration).

Women's Rights Committee's statement on International Day for the Elimination  of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism

Even now, barriers to achieving women's rights are created and women’s rights issues are used to score political points and to serve personal political interests. Despite this, we promise to work with logic and calm and have objective discussions to remove these barriers.

Secretary Muna Kahveci expresses condolences over gas tank explosion in Duhok

My heartfelt condolences go out the families of those who lost their lives, may God give them strength to bear their grief. I hope for speedy recovery of the injured.

Deputy Speaker Dr. Hemin Hawrami conveys condolences over gas tank explosion in Duhok

I was deeply saddened to learn of the horrific gas tank explosion at a student dormitory and bakery in Duhok that killed five people and injured 33 others.

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq conveys condolences over gas tank explosion in Duhok

I am very saddened to learn that once again, lives have been lost in a residential gas tank explosion, this time in Duhok governorate. My sincere condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims of this horrific accident, and I hope for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Parliament strongly condemns Iran's latest missile and drone attacks on Erbil and Slemani governorates

The Kurdistan Parliament strongly condemns the latest missile and drone attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the night of 20 to 21 November, on areas in Erbil and Slemani governorates.

Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq congratulates Kurdistan Democratic Party on their 14th party congress

Honourable leader, deputy leaders and members of the Central Committee of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, I warmly congratulate you and all your members, friends and supporters on your successful 14th party congress and on gaining the confidence of the congress members.

Secretary Muna Kahveci congratulates President Masoud Barzani on his reelection at 14th KDP congress

On the successful conclusion of your party's 14th congress and your reelection as the party’s leader, I congratulate you, the deputy leaders, members of the Central Committee and all KDP staff and members, and I wish you continued success.

Clarification from Office of Speaker Dr. Rewaz Faiq regarding health condition of MP Dr. Kazim Faruq

In a telephone conversation this evening with Dr. Zahir Faruq, the brother of MP Dr. Kazim Faruq, Kurdistan Parliament Speaker enquired about Dr. Kazim’s current health condition and was informed that his condition is unstable and that he is under artificial respiration.