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Kurdistan Democratic Party Delegation to Visit Baghdad Amidst Political Tensions

Gulan Media March 19, 2024 News
Kurdistan Democratic Party Delegation to Visit Baghdad Amidst Political Tensions

A delegation from the Kurdistan Democratic Party's Political Bureau is set to embark on a crucial visit to the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, in the midst of escalating political tensions. The purpose of their visit is to engage in discussions with various political entities regarding the recent statement issued by the party.

According to reports from the Rudaw Network, the Kurdistan Democratic Party delegation intends to hold talks with the State Administration Coalition and other political factions regarding the content of the party's latest statement. The statement primarily addresses concerns related to the implementation of the constitution and the provisions outlined in the political agreement.

Of significant note is the Kurdistan Democratic Party's announcement of a boycott against what they deem as "elections conducted in violation of both the law and the constitution, under an imposed electoral system." This move comes in response to the recent decision by the Federal Supreme Court to annul the quotas designated for various components, a decision that the party claims highlights constitutional violations against the Kurdistan Region.

In response to the boycott, Khamees Al-Khanjar, head of the Sovereignty Alliance, has expressed grave concerns, asserting that such actions put the future of Iraq in jeopardy. Al-Khanjar emphasized the importance of dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil, with the participation of all stakeholders, as the optimal path to resolving political disputes.

Similarly, Ammar al-Hakim, leader of the National Wisdom Movement, has called upon the Kurdistan Democratic Party to reconsider its decision to boycott the Kurdistan Parliament elections, urging a return to the democratic principles that have guided their collective efforts in the past.

The Kurdistan Region President, Nechirvan Barzani, had previously set June 10th as the date for the Kurdistan Parliament elections, following a postponement awaiting a ruling from the Federal Court regarding the election law. However, the recent decision by the court to nullify certain provisions of the law has prompted dissatisfaction among various components in the Kurdistan Region, leading to calls for election boycotts from Christian and Turkmen parties and factions.

As tensions continue to simmer, the upcoming discussions between the Kurdistan Democratic Party delegation and Baghdad's political representatives carry significant implications for the future trajectory of Iraqi politics, particularly within the context of the Kurdistan Region's relationship with the federal government.

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