Kurdish Writer Diary Marif Wins 2025 Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize for Defending Imperilled Journalists
Kurdish writer Diary Marif has been awarded the 2025 Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize for his relentless advocacy on behalf of imprisoned Kurdish journalists. His efforts span fundraising, public mobilization, and international campaigns to secure their release.
The KRG Foreign Relations Office called the Kormor attack a terrorist act and urged Baghdad to seriously investigate and punish the perpetrators. It also appealed to the international community to provide air defense systems to protect the region’s stability and vital energy infrastructure.
Barzani’s headquarters condemned the attack on the Kormor field, calling it a terrorist act against the region’s economic infrastructure. They said condemnation is no longer enough and urged immediate, serious actions to stop such attacks and punish those responsible.
Sudani chaired an emergency meeting after the Kormor drone attack and announced the formation of a special investigative committee. The committee, led by the Interior Minister with intelligence, coalition, and technical teams, will work to identify the attackers and uncover how the incident occurred.
• Trump’s envoy Mark Savaya condemned the Kormor attack, saying Iraq cannot accommodate illegal armed groups with foreign agendas. • He affirmed full U.S. support for prosecuting the attackers and strengthening Baghdad–Erbil security cooperation.
The Iraqi Meteorological Agency announced that a wave of rain will hit several parts of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region on Sunday, accompanied by a drop in temperatures. Forecasters expect more widespread rain at the start of next month, signaling the end of the current dry weather
Britain and France have strongly condemned the attack on the Kormor gas field, warning that targeting vital infrastructure threatens Iraq’s stability. Both countries reaffirmed their support for protecting energy sites and urged accountability for the perpetrators.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani condemned the attack on the Kormor gas field in a phone call with Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, calling it “an attack on the whole of Iraq.” Both sides agreed to form a joint investigative committee to identify and arrest the perpetrators.
KRG says electricity levels will remain low until gas exports from the Kormor field resume.
Bafel Talabani condemned the Kormor attack and vowed a decisive response. He called for all weapons to be exclusively under state control to ensure stability.
Qubad Talabani says the attack on the Kormor field is a serious terrorist crime targeting people’s daily lives and the region’s economy. He urges the federal government to quickly expose and prosecute those responsible, warning of rising instability from repeated attacks.
Nechirvan Barzani condemned the attack as a direct threat to national stability and urged Baghdad to take decisive action against the perpetrators.
Dana Gas says the Kormor field was hit by a missile, causing material damage but no casualties. Gas production has been suspended while the company evaluates the impact.
Security forces in Sulaimanyah have arrested a physics teacher after a citizen filed a complaint. Authorities say the detention is linked to alleged misuse of communication devices.
The KRG says electricity production has dropped from 4,000 MW to 1,000 MW after the Kormor attack, cutting power supply from 24 hours to just five hours. Gas exports to power plants were fully suspended following the drone strike on the Chamchamal facility.
The fire caused by last night’s attack on the Kormor gas field has been fully contained, and the situation has returned to normal. The field’s administration has instructed all employees to resume work and canceled all holidays as investigations continue.
The Iraqi Security Media Cell condemned the Kormor gas field attack as a dangerous terrorist act aimed at undermining Iraq’s security and economic stability. It confirmed that a main warehouse was burned but no casualties occurred, and vowed to punish those responsible.
Masrour Barzani condemned the attack on the Kormor gas field and urged the Iraqi government to identify and prosecute those responsible. He also called on international partners to provide defense support to protect vital civilian infrastructure and prevent future attacks.
Two suicide drones struck the Kormor gas field late last night, hitting an oil warehouse, flares, and a pipeline, with no casualties reported. Operations and gas exports were fully suspended as firefighters battled the blaze and security forces launched an investigation into the attack.
A KDP delegation met with the Kurdistan Islamic Union in Erbil to discuss the formation of the new cabinet. Key party leaders from both sides attended the meeting.
A nine-year-old child was attacked by a tiger at a zoo in Erbil but has now been discharged in stable condition. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council has released the official statistics for marriages and divorces recorded in October. The data show more than 34,000 marriages and over 7,000 divorces across the country.
A delegation from the Kurdistan Islamic Union visited the new generation movement to discuss the formation of the next Iraqi government. During the meeting, the delegation submitted a memorandum outlining their position on government formation.
Iraq’s Ministry of Planning has announced the final results of the general population census, confirming a total population of over 46 million. The ministry said future censuses will move to fully digital methods.
The KRG Education Ministry has offered teachers nearing retirement an option to continue teaching until the end of the second semester. A proposal has also been submitted to secure their financial entitlements.
Sulaimanyah security forces announced a deadline for registering vehicles without license plates. Starting December 1, 2025, any unregistered vehicle will be seized.
The New Generation Movement says no decision has been made on joining the new KRG cabinet or aligning with any party. The faction confirms that the final decision will come from leader Shaswar Abdulwahid in prison, and all 15 MPs will fully follow his direction.
The U.S. and Chinese presidents held a phone call and expressed optimism about relations. Each leader invited the other for an official visit in the coming months.
Saadi Pira says the next Kurdistan Regional Government must be broad-based and built on genuine partnership. He stresses that the PUK rejects any single-party domination and seeks changes in the style of governance.
Baghdad Municipality has announced new fines for blocking streets, dumping waste, and washing cars in public spaces. Penalties range from 500,000 to five million dinars depending on the violation.