New Generation Movement Statement on Today’s Hearing at Sulaimani Court
Security forces clashed with citizens at the Sulaimani court during the postponed trial of Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir, injuring several MPs from the New Generation Movement. Two MPs were reported to be in serious condition.
The Sulaimani court has postponed the trial of New Generation Movement leader Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir for the second time, rescheduling it to September 2. Security forces barred citizens and MPs from attending, heightening tensions around the case.
The New Generation Movement thanked citizens of the Kurdistan Region for attending today’s court hearing of its leader, Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir, despite heavy security measures. The movement vowed to continue its path of justice amid what it described as the militarization of the court and attacks on its parliamentarians.
The New Generation Movement says it will continue to follow the guidance of its leader, Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir, despite his imprisonment. Supporters are preparing to attend his trial in Sulaimani on Thursday.
Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir’s trial will continue tomorrow in Sulaimani. Supporters and politicians plan to gather at the court in solidarity.
A truck collision in Garmian province left one driver dead and another seriously injured. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
Kurdish farmers in Khurmatu staged rallies on August 27, 2025, to stop the occupation of their lands. The long-running dispute, dating back to 2017, remains unresolved amid ongoing clashes and claims by Arab farmers.
Srwa Abdulwahid, leader of the New Generation Movement faction in the Iraqi parliament, criticized Arab socialist parties meeting in Sulaymaniyah. She said if they follow PUK-style exclusion of opponents, it would mean “goodbye to democracy.”
The KRG Corruption Commission says new cases are being reported every week, with no decline compared to last year. The Prosecutor’s Office warns that weak enforcement of the law is fueling corruption in the region.
Four new cancer drug factories are under construction in the Kurdistan Region, including one in Sulaimanyah province, aiming to increase local pharmaceutical production to meet growing demand.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani announced that Iraq’s imports have surpassed $70 billion, and the government aims to increase non-oil revenues to 20 percent to support key sectors.
The Iraqi High Election Commission (IHEC) has given political parties and coalitions until September 4, 2025, to nominate new candidates to replace those expelled. So far, 627 candidates have been removed for various violations.
The Kurdistan Regional Meteorological Agency (KRG) warns of dust covering southern areas, with temperatures remaining high. Wind gusts of up to 25 km/h may briefly affect visibility.
Oil smuggling continues at the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) border crossings, with hundreds of tankers transporting crude daily. Exports have reportedly increased to 250,000 barrels per day, raising concerns over non-compliance with Baghdad agreements.
Iran will hold talks with Britain and two European powers in Geneva amid threats of renewed sanctions if it fails to comply with commitments. Tehran insists past agreements cannot be extended, while Europe frames the meeting as a final chance for dialogue.
The Iraqi government declared Thursday, September 4, 2025, an official holiday on the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday. However, in the Kurdistan Region, the holiday will not be observed as the date falls on Friday, September 5, 2025, according to the official KRG calendar.
NRT reveals that the Kurdistan Regional Government has not signed the oil and non-oil revenue agreement with Baghdad, demanding $3 extra per barrel for transport costs. The Council of Ministers is set to discuss the issue on Tuesday, with a decision on KRG salaries expected soon.
The KDP and PUK have agreed on the principles of forming a new cabinet and will hold further talks soon. The parties also aim to elect the parliament presidency next month and work on resolving salary issues with Baghdad.
The Iraqi Oil Ministry has rejected smuggling accusations, calling them baseless slander that damages Iraq’s reputation and economic security. The ministry reaffirmed its transparency and vowed legal action against those spreading false claims.
New Generation MPs say they have been denied the right to visit their leader, Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir, in prison despite concerns about his health. They stress that his safety remains the responsibility of the PUK after his arrest earlier this month.
Nechirvan Barzani said negotiations with Baghdad are ongoing to resolve the salary crisis. He also emphasized the region’s intention to resume oil exports soon.
The detention of New Generation Movement leader Shaswar Abdulwahid has been extended until Wednesday. He is scheduled to appear in court for the second time on August 28.
The Iraqi High Election Commission will conduct a third round of voting machine tests this month, covering 8,000 polling stations. Meanwhile, the total number of excluded candidates has reached 627.
Today marks the 37th anniversary of the Anfal campaign in the Badinan region, where the former Iraqi regime carried out mass killings and chemical attacks following the end of the Iran-Iraq war.
The Iraqi High Election Commission has expelled 42 additional candidates from the upcoming elections, bringing the total number of disqualified nominees to more than 670.
Twenty-five Kurdish migrants from Sulaimani’s Ranya district have been released from prisons in Libya and will be repatriated to the Kurdistan Region, the KRG Foreign Relations Office confirmed. Earlier, six others were freed and returned home through joint efforts with the Iraqi Embassy.
KRG PM Assistant Rebaz Hamlan said a delegation is in Baghdad to resolve the salary issue, with talks focused on federal revenues, non-oil income, and oil exports. He stressed there are no disputes with Baghdad over oil and expects a deal soon.
Former New Generation Movement MP Kawa Abdulqadir criticized the Kurdistan Regional Government for not implementing agreements with Baghdad and for selling smuggled oil below market value.
The detention of New Generation Movement leader Shaswar Abdulwahid has been extended until Wednesday, raising concerns over his deteriorating health in prison. MPs say the PUK is responsible for his safety.