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What’s Happening in Iraqi Kurdistan?

Clashes between Iraqi ​Kurdistan security forces and members of‍ the “Harki” tribe have sparked widespread tensions in the ‌Kurdistan Region.

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.

News Sources: © webangah News Agency,Mehr⁣ news Agency,Baghdad‌ Al-Youm

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.

News Sources:‍ © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency

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.

News Sources: © webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency

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.

News Sources: © ‍webangah News Agency, Mehr News Agency

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