Parliamentary Election postponed for two years due to political reasons, says PM Barzani

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday stated that, “the election had to be held on its designated date and time, as it was planned for. However, for two years it has been postponed due to political reasons.”

“If there are any decisions that undermine or oppose the constitutional rights of the Kurdistan Region, then we will take a firm stand,” added PM Barzani.

While PM Barzani reaffirmed the fact that Kurdistan Region will be assertive toward any decision that could possibly weaken or oppose the constitutional right of the Kurdistan Region, he also added that “we will clearly take a stand with regard to the supervision and organization of Kurdistan Region’s parliamentary elections.”

He further emphasized that “the two years delay in holding the election has political reasons; however, we have always reiterated that the election must be held on its designated date. We also agree with the opinion that the election must be carried out at the earliest possible date, and that the rights of all ethnic and religious minorities are protected and defended.”

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Thursday in a ceremony laid the foundation stone for the Halabja-Tuwaqut-Qalija road and the Tuwaqut Bridge.

During the ceremony, where the Deputy Prime Minister Qubad Talabani also attended, Prime Minister Barzani delivered remarks, addressing the people of Halabja. “People of this region have suffered considerably and have laid their lives for Kurdistan. Halabja is a symbol of sacrifice and suffering of the entire Kurdistan. It is, therefore, regrettable that the people of this area have not been provided with the services that they so deserve. We, and all the government officials, are indebted to the people of Halabja, all the relatives of the martyrs, and all those that brutally perished in the Anfal campaign.”