Talabani acknowledges protesters and MP vote on their demands. By Shwan Zulal (original) (raw)

Talabani acknowledges protesters and MP vote on their demands
News Kurd Net does not take credit for and is not responsible for the content of news information on this page Talabani acknowledges protesters and MP vote on their demands 18.3.2011 By Shwan Zulal - ekurd.net March 18, 2011 SULAIMANIYAH, Kurdistan region 'Iraq', � Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has finally acknowledged the protest in Maidani Azadi (Seray square) and mentioned the new name of the square in an official statement. The PUK leader called the crowd�s demands inspirational and legitimate as well as confirming his support for prime minister, Barham Salih�s statement answering the demands of the protesters issued on Monday. Moreover he promised to accelerate reform and provide a better standard of living for people in Kurdistan. This recognition comes amid further tightening of security in Erbil by the KDP and reports of disagreement between the main two political parties of PUK and KDP. The rhetoric is retching up and both sides are using inflammatory language and bringing controversial figure on TV talking about divisions and past disagreements. The ongoing security screening of Sulaimaniyah [Sl�mani] residence travelling to Erbil has prevented a Gorran MP from entering Erbil today, reported Lvinpress. The move by KDP have made PUK uncomfortable and there have been many conflicting reports about the level of unease among PUK leadership at KDP's move to block people from Sulaimaniyah travelling to Erbil. Many have described KDP's actions as unconstitutional and there has been calls for the issue to be raised in the Iraqi parliament. Kurdistan parliament held an extraordinary session today and the MP's voted on the protesters demand. The motion was passed by the majority and the MPs have agreed to bring back Kurdistan Region constitution to parliament for further discussions and amendments. This move by KRG have been seen as a positive first step to see to public grievances,www.ekurd.netnevertheless, the initiative lacks details and no time frame have been proposed to carry out the reforms which is typical of KRG, hence the sceptical reaction by the public. Meanwhile in a bizarre court hearing today, the two defendant accused of taking part in NRT attack have been released on bail. The attack resulted in burning down NRT building, which was the only independent media outlet in Kurdistan. One of the defendant has told the judge that he was not in his office when the attack took place and "was too overweight to take part in such operation". In an earlier speech the PM has mentioned that they have arrested two suspects and have been charged. Iraqi president Jalal Talabani. Thousands of Kurds protest against Kurdistan gov't KRG at Sulaimaniyah's Sara "Azady" square, Kurdistan region of Iraq, March 17, 2011 Photo: sbeyi com Protests are continuing in and around Sulaimaniyah area entering its forth week and the protesters are as determined as ever. Today Maidani Azadi committee has announced that Newroz celebrations would take place in the square in Sulaimaniyah and they are expecting the largest crowd yet. Shwan Zulal is a Kurdish Blogger, a regular contributing writer for ekurd.net, interested in political and legal Reform in Kurdistan, KRG, Iraq and current Kurdish affairs, including oil exploration companies and relevant legislations. Copyright � 2011 ekurd.net Read more by Shwan Zulal Speedy reforms in Kurdistan & shooting protesters in Halabja 23.3.2011 Barzani promises reform and protesters remain sceptical 22.3.2011 Talabani acknowledges protesters and MP vote on their demands 18.3.2011 Massoud Barzani prevents people from Sulaimaniyah entering Erbil 16.3.2011 Kurdistan commemorate Halabja genocide & 50000 call on Barzani to leave 17.3.2011 Top Kurd Net does not take credit for and is not responsible for the content of news information on this page

Talabani acknowledges protesters and MP vote on their demands

News Kurd Net does not take credit for and is not responsible for the content of news information on this page Talabani acknowledges protesters and MP vote on their demands 18.3.2011 By Shwan Zulal - ekurd.net March 18, 2011 SULAIMANIYAH, Kurdistan region 'Iraq', � Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has finally acknowledged the protest in Maidani Azadi (Seray square) and mentioned the new name of the square in an official statement. The PUK leader called the crowd�s demands inspirational and legitimate as well as confirming his support for prime minister, Barham Salih�s statement answering the demands of the protesters issued on Monday. Moreover he promised to accelerate reform and provide a better standard of living for people in Kurdistan. This recognition comes amid further tightening of security in Erbil by the KDP and reports of disagreement between the main two political parties of PUK and KDP. The rhetoric is retching up and both sides are using inflammatory language and bringing controversial figure on TV talking about divisions and past disagreements. The ongoing security screening of Sulaimaniyah [Sl�mani] residence travelling to Erbil has prevented a Gorran MP from entering Erbil today, reported Lvinpress. The move by KDP have made PUK uncomfortable and there have been many conflicting reports about the level of unease among PUK leadership at KDP's move to block people from Sulaimaniyah travelling to Erbil. Many have described KDP's actions as unconstitutional and there has been calls for the issue to be raised in the Iraqi parliament. Kurdistan parliament held an extraordinary session today and the MP's voted on the protesters demand. The motion was passed by the majority and the MPs have agreed to bring back Kurdistan Region constitution to parliament for further discussions and amendments. This move by KRG have been seen as a positive first step to see to public grievances,www.ekurd.netnevertheless, the initiative lacks details and no time frame have been proposed to carry out the reforms which is typical of KRG, hence the sceptical reaction by the public. Meanwhile in a bizarre court hearing today, the two defendant accused of taking part in NRT attack have been released on bail. The attack resulted in burning down NRT building, which was the only independent media outlet in Kurdistan. One of the defendant has told the judge that he was not in his office when the attack took place and "was too overweight to take part in such operation". In an earlier speech the PM has mentioned that they have arrested two suspects and have been charged.

Iraqi president Jalal Talabani.

Thousands of Kurds protest against Kurdistan gov't KRG at Sulaimaniyah's Sara "Azady" square, Kurdistan region of Iraq, March 17, 2011 Photo: sbeyi com Protests are continuing in and around Sulaimaniyah area entering its forth week and the protesters are as determined as ever. Today Maidani Azadi committee has announced that Newroz celebrations would take place in the square in Sulaimaniyah and they are expecting the largest crowd yet.

Shwan Zulal is a Kurdish Blogger, a regular contributing writer for ekurd.net, interested in political and legal Reform in Kurdistan, KRG, Iraq and current Kurdish affairs, including oil exploration companies and relevant legislations. Copyright � 2011 ekurd.net Read more by Shwan Zulal Speedy reforms in Kurdistan & shooting protesters in Halabja 23.3.2011 Barzani promises reform and protesters remain sceptical 22.3.2011 Talabani acknowledges protesters and MP vote on their demands 18.3.2011 Massoud Barzani prevents people from Sulaimaniyah entering Erbil 16.3.2011 Kurdistan commemorate Halabja genocide & 50000 call on Barzani to leave 17.3.2011 Top Kurd Net does not take credit for and is not responsible for the content of news information on this page