PM:03:36:03/09/2025
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A delegation from the German Consulate General visited the headquarters of the New Generation Movement in Sulaimani, where both sides exchanged views on the political situation in Kurdistan and Iraq, with a particular focus on the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections.
Key Discussion Points
- Elections: Members of the New Generation Movement briefed the German delegation on their preparations for the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections. They emphasized their readiness to actively participate and their determination to represent the voice of Kurdish citizens.
- Human Rights Concerns: Arian Tawgozi, a member of the Iraqi parliament, raised concerns about the arrest of Shaswar Abdulwahid Qadir, the leader of the New Generation Movement. Tawgozi stressed that Abdulwahid’s detention is politically motivated and directly linked to the upcoming elections.
- German Position: According to Tawgozi, the German consular delegation assured them that the case of Shaswar Abdulwahid would be carefully assessed. The delegation expressed interest in monitoring political developments in the Kurdistan Region.
Broader Context
The meeting comes at a sensitive political moment in Iraq, with election campaigns set to intensify. The New Generation Movement has repeatedly described the imprisonment of its leader as unjust and politically motivated, while continuing to push forward with election preparations.