What’s Happening in Iraqi Kurdistan?
According to webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Baghdad Al-Youm, yesterday’s clashes between the Harki tribe and Iraqi Kurdistan security forces have resulted in two fatalities and 11 injuries so far.
The confrontations erupted in Erbil after security forces attempted to execute a judicial order to arrest several members of the Harki tribe, prompting armed resistance from tribal elements.
Following escalating tensions,the dialog route between the Kouir region and Erbil has been blocked by members of the Harki tribe,who are attempting to prevent additional security forces from being deployed to Khabat,the epicenter of clashes.Meanwhile, special forces have surrounded the area in an effort to regain control.
security sources describe the situation as highly volatile, emphasizing that despite a heavy security presence, clashes persist.Relevant authorities are working to prevent further armed elements from entering the region.
Recent clashes in Khabat district of Erbil province have spread to surrounding areas and key transportation routes, including the roads connecting Erbil and Duhok, according to webangah News Agency.
The initial wave of fighting began on Sunday evening after security forces attempted to reclaim territories in Khabat district’s “Asayish Herki” area from the local administration affiliated wiht the Herki tribe. The regional government had previously issued an order for these areas to be vacated by tribal authorities.
Security forces reportedly moved toward the residence of “Khorshid Herki”, the local leader of Asayish Herki in this district. This military confrontation triggered subsequent clashes that expanded across multiple locations.
Local sources indicate that both regular security units and affiliated paramilitary forces became involved as tensions escalated throughout Monday morning.
The Democratic Party has also joined calls for the agriculture minister’s resignation, further escalating tensions surrounding this issue.
Jewher al-Agha, leader of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region’s largest tribal movement, publicly defended Sheikh Mohli in Khabat City (Sheikh Khorshid Herki) and called on all Kurdish tribes in Iraq to support the Herki clan through collective action.
Meanwhile, protests against the Barzani-led government erupted in Qaladze (Qala Diza) city within Sulaymaniyah Governorate. Demonstrators mirrored earlier rallies held in Erbil.
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