PM:01:39:09/07/2025
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Two people were killed and several others injured in armed clashes between members of the Harki tribe and forces affiliated with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in the Khabat area late Monday night. One of the victims was a KDP member from Kufri, and the other was a member of the Harki tribe.
Tensions remain high in Makhmur, Gower, and Badinan, with Harki representatives accusing the authorities of lawlessness and injustice. A Harki spokesperson told NRT, "The dignity of our people has been trampled. I call on all tribes to stand against this oppression.”
Separately, an NRT journalist was kidnapped by KDP forces in Bardarash and taken to an unknown location, raising serious concerns about press freedom and journalist safety.
Meanwhile, in Qaladze, a group of youth blocked the main road in protest, demanding employment opportunities and payment of overdue salaries.