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Kurdistan opposition confers with Barzani in Baghdad
18/01/2012 13:25
ERBIL, Jan. 18 (AKnews) - The three opposition parties of Kurdistan Region will meet with Kurdistan President Massoud Barzani in Baghdad today.
Gorran [Change] Movement, Kurdistan Islamic Union and Kurdistan Islamic Party form the opposition to the coalition government of Barzani's Kurdistan Democratic Party of and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, led by Iraqi President Jalal Talabani.
Speaking to AKnews, Gorran deputy Mohammed Kiyani, KIU deputy Mohammed Faraj and KIG deputy Abdul-Sattar Majid, said their parties will attend the meeting with Barzani to discuss the current issues in Iraq and Kurdistan and the role of Kurds in resolving the difficulties.
The opposition in Kurdistan refuses to meet with the ruling parties, accusing them of promoting corruption. However, for issues relating to national security, they have repeatedly said they will be united with the rest.
The five parties united after the 2009 federal elections as the Kurdistan Blocs Coalition. Gorran has since split from this caucus.
By Rebin Hassan
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18/01/2012 13:25
ERBIL, Jan. 18 (AKnews) - The three opposition parties of Kurdistan Region will meet with Kurdistan President Massoud Barzani in Baghdad today.
Gorran [Change] Movement, Kurdistan Islamic Union and Kurdistan Islamic Party form the opposition to the coalition government of Barzani's Kurdistan Democratic Party of and Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, led by Iraqi President Jalal Talabani.
Speaking to AKnews, Gorran deputy Mohammed Kiyani, KIU deputy Mohammed Faraj and KIG deputy Abdul-Sattar Majid, said their parties will attend the meeting with Barzani to discuss the current issues in Iraq and Kurdistan and the role of Kurds in resolving the difficulties.
The opposition in Kurdistan refuses to meet with the ruling parties, accusing them of promoting corruption. However, for issues relating to national security, they have repeatedly said they will be united with the rest.
The five parties united after the 2009 federal elections as the Kurdistan Blocs Coalition. Gorran has since split from this caucus.
By Rebin Hassan
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