Possible Breakthrough In 5 Month Deadlock Over Forming New Kurdistan Govt

Iraqi Pres Salah and PUK politburo member Rasul (Rudaw)

In September 2018 Kurds went to the polls to elect a new Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Five months later it appears that the two main parties the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) might finally have a deal to create a new ruling coalition.

Official Results Announced for Iraq’s Kurdistan, Big Win For KDP

(AFP)

The Election Commission finally announced the official results of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) balloting. The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) won a big victory, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) recovered from its embarrassing finish in 2013, while some of the opposition parties are claiming fraud.

Early Returns For KRG’s Parliamentary Election

(NRT)

The Election Commission announced the preliminary results from the September vote for the Kurdish parliament. The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) increased its hold upon the regional government, while the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) moved back into second place due to a weak and divided opposition.

Kurds Vote For Parliament Amongst Low Turnout And Fraud Charges

(NRT)

Kurdistan’s election for its regional parliament took place on September 30 with some major glitches. Most notably, there was very low turnout and charges of cheating.

New KRG Elections Unlikely To Change Politics In Iraq’s Kurdistan

(Rudaw)

The Kurdistan region is set to hold elections for its parliament on September 30. Early voting already took place on September 28 for the security forces. The ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) are likely to maintain their monopoly on power since the opposition are weak and divided.