Politics

Baghdad threatens to choke off KRG funding

Political tensions skyrocket after recently announced gas deals, resulting in legal challenges and threats to Kurdistan's budget.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani (standing, center right) and KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani (standing, center left) oversee a ceremony in Baghdad on April 4, 2023, to sign a temporary deal for restarting northern oil exports. (Photo credit: Prime Minister's Office)

Mar 8, 2013

Budget passes despite Kurdish boycott

With the controversial approval of Iraq's 2013 budget, which allocates just $625 million for KRG oil contractors, Kurdish leaders say it's time for economic independence.

Mar 6, 2013

Kurds, Iraqiya block budget over oil payments

Kurdish legislators rallied allies to block vote on 2013 budget Tuesday, pressuring Baghdad to increase allocations for KRG oil contractors.

Mar 1, 2013

Oil ministers meet, budget deadlock worsens

After a tense face-to-face negotiation between top central government and KRG oil officials, the 2013 budget is more stuck than ever in the conflict over Kurdistan's oil exports.

Feb 28, 2013

Protesting oil workers gain political backing

High-profile Iraqi leaders are speaking up for South Oil Company employees who have been protesting since early February, demanding better treatment and compensation.

Feb 26, 2013

Cabinet decisions: Feb. 26, 2013

Each week Beyond the Headlines features a raw translation of the Cabinet decisions, as made public in Arabic by the media office of the Council of Ministers.

Feb 26, 2013

Payments to KRG IOCs still budget sticking point

With the 2013 budget hanging in the balance, central government and KRG negotiators are trying and failing to agree on how – and how much – to pay oil producers in Kurdistan.

Feb 19, 2013

Cabinet Decisions: Feb 19, 2013

Each week Beyond the Headlines features a raw translation of the Cabinet decisions, as made public in Arabic by the media office of the Council of Ministers.

Feb 14, 2013

South oil workers heighten protests over jobs, pay

Hundreds gathered at the South Oil Company headquarters and presented demands including the sacking of DG Dhia Jaffar.

Feb 13, 2013

Budget impasse over Kurdistan export money

Iraq's 2013 budget is stuck in a dispute over payments for KRG oil companies.

Feb 3, 2013

Iraqi Cabinet decisions: Feb. 3, 2013

Each week Beyond the Headlines features a raw translation of the Cabinet decisions, as made public in Arabic by the media office of the Council of Ministers.