Two Killed in Shooting Incident in Halabja
A girl and her mother were killed in a shooting incident in Halabja. The cause remains unknown, and the bodies have been sent to Sulaimani for forensic examination.
Zoom TV’s headquarters in Sulaimani were officially returned to the channel’s authorities on September 6, 2025, two weeks after being seized. The Metro Center welcomed the move, saying it will continue to monitor press freedom, while Zoom staff work to resume broadcasting despite missing equipment.
Iraqi FM Fuad Hussein says talks between Erbil and Baghdad on non-oil revenues have made “great progress” and an agreement is expected soon. Committees will finalize their work by Monday, with reports to the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. The KRG has not yet delivered a single barrel of oil to Baghdad.
The Iraqi Embassy in Russia denied reports that 5,000 Iraqis are fighting in Ukraine, calling the claims propaganda. It emphasized there are no official Iraqi representatives in Russia and warned against misleading actions.
Prime Minister Sudani said Iraq’s oil reserves total 150 billion barrels and production will keep increasing, with exports expected to continue for another 120 years. He invited oil companies to invest in the country’s energy sector.
An Iraqi financial source denied reports that Baghdad demanded 100% of Kurdistan Region’s domestic revenue, clarifying only 50% is required under the signed agreement. The source said salaries depend on the Region’s compliance and accurate revenue data.
A member of Iraq’s Oil and Gas Committee says the Kurdistan Region continues to smuggle oil through 26 unofficial ports. He warned that political disputes have delayed the oil and gas law, prolonging tensions between Baghdad and Erbil.
A three-year-old child drowned in Haji Omeran, becoming the second victim from the same family and the ninth drowning case in Soran this year.
Talks between Baghdad and Erbil over oil and non-oil revenues remain deadlocked; if no deal is reached by Tuesday, the matter could go to the Federal Court.
Iraq’s Customs Authority says revenues reached 1.7 trillion dinars so far in 2025 and could rise to three trillion by year’s end, boosted by reforms and a new advance declaration system starting December 1.
IHEC said 3.58 million biometric cards have been printed for registered voters and will be distributed in September. This year’s elections will see over 20 million voters across 39,285 polling stations.
A man from Kirkuk wearing an army uniform was killed and two others injured when a cement mixer overturned near Bakhi Bakhtiari Garden in Sulaimanyah on Thursday.
Nechirvan Barzani said he is confident the salary dispute with Baghdad will soon be resolved, thanking citizens for their patience and promising better days ahead.
Talks between the KRG and Baghdad on September 4 failed to resolve disputes over oil and non-oil revenues, with disagreements on tax sharing and transportation costs. Baghdad may refer the issue to the Federal Court if no deal is reached.
Prime Minister Sudani’s adviser Mazhar Salih said the three-year budget will raise Iraq’s economic growth by 50%, create jobs, and support economic diversification beyond oil.
A delegation from the German Consulate General met with the New Generation Movement in Sulaimanyah to discuss elections and political developments in Kurdistan and Iraq. The German delegation said it will assess the case of Shaswar Abdulwahid, while New Generation confirmed its readiness for the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections.
The German Consul General met with the New Generation Movement on September 3 to discuss elections, regional politics, and the arrest of the movement’s leader, Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir.
Thursday, September 4, is a public holiday in the Kurdistan Region, but salary distribution will proceed as planned, with banks remaining open to process payments.
Health volunteers in Erbil protested on September 3, 2025, over unemployment in the health sector, saying thousands of positions left vacant by retirees remain unfilled. They demanded fair recruitment and questioned the justice of volunteering for 10 years without employment.
The KRG will discuss oil revenue and delivery with Baghdad and consider a new system for issuing driver’s licenses. The meeting aims to finalize proposals and improve administrative processes in the Kurdistan Region.
The Independent Human Rights Commission condemned the shooting of journalist Hemn Mamend in Sulaimani, calling it an attack on press freedom. A monitoring team visited him in hospital, where he remains under treatment.
Three people, including a civilian, were killed and four injured in clashes during an attempted arrest in Sheikhan. Authorities said the man was wanted, while videos suggest he had been living openly.
Political and human rights activists in the UK have condemned the imprisonment of Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir, calling it unlawful and politically motivated. They demand his immediate release and an independent investigation into the case.
An RPG round exploded during training at Qalachualan Military College, killing one and injuring six others. Three officers were among the wounded, with one in critical condition.
After Shaswar Abdulwahid was sentenced to five months in prison, the New Generation Movement vowed to continue his vision, accusing the PUK and KDP of corruption and warning that his arrest will only boost his popularity.
A Sulaimani court sentenced New Generation Movement leader Shaswar Abdulwahid to five months in prison. His party described the ruling as politically motivated, linking it to his criticism of the government over the salary crisis.
The former head of the Kurdistan Region’s Human Rights Commission urged the government to review electricity prices, saying bills have become an unfair burden on families and should be treated as a basic right rather than a commodity.
A fire broke out in the Mamostayan apartments in Erbil on Monday but was controlled within an hour by civil defense teams. No serious injuries were reported.
A security source told NRT that three drones were shot down Monday morning in the Dabashan and Azmar area of Sulaimanyah. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
After widespread protests, the Kurdistan Regional Government approved the employment of 775 medical graduates from the 2023–2024 academic year. However, thousands of other graduates remain unemployed.