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Iraq’s Federal Commission of Integrity announced on Friday the formation of a special task force to investigate an alleged attempt to smuggle 61 examination booklets, amid growing public concern over the integrity of the country’s examination system.

Iraq Integrity Commission Launches Probe Into Alleged Exam Booklet Smuggling Case Iraq Integrity Commission Launches Probe Into Alleged Exam Booklet Smuggling Case

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) has welcomed an initiative by Kurdish leader Masoud, president of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Barzani aimed at bringing political parties together and ending the prolonged deadlock that has delayed the formation of a new Kurdistan Regional Government cabinet.

PUK Welcomes Barzani Initiative, Calls for Action to End Kurdistan Political Deadlock PUK Welcomes Barzani Initiative, Calls for Action to End Kurdistan Political Deadlock

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Minister of Interior, Rebar Ahmed, on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s support for ongoing peace efforts between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), while highlighting improving security conditions in the border areas of Duhok province.

KRG Interior Minister Voices Support for Turkey-PKK Peace Process KRG Interior Minister Voices Support for Turkey-PKK Peace Process

The KDP says it is ready to hold meetings with its main political rival, the PUK, as efforts continue to break a prolonged political deadlock in the Kurdistan Region.

KDP Says Ready for Talks with PUK as Calls for Kurdish Unity Intensify KDP Says Ready for Talks with PUK as Calls for Kurdish Unity Intensify