I would like to inform the people of Kurdistan and Iraq that the formation of the Dijle Operations Command [a military command recently formed covering Kirkuk, Diyala and Salahaddin provinces] by the Iraqi government will lead to more instability, and will not help the implementation of Article140 of the Iraqi Constitution.

Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq - (KRG.org) – The 2nd World Kurdish Congress in concludes in Eribl today after four days of presentations and discussions about applying the experiences and knowledge of experts from the Kurdish Diaspora and the international community to the Kurdistan Region.

Ankara – Turkey (KRP.org) – Addressing a conference of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development party, President Barzani commended the policies of Prime Minister Erdogan and his party to address the Kurdish issue and called on all Kurdish groups to reciprocate by supporting this policy.

Since the AK party came to power, Turkey has increasingly been making great strides forward and today Turkey enjoys newfound significance at both the international and regional levels. But we all recognize that our region has problems. We also know that there is no problem that cannot be resolved provided there is a will to do so.

The Kurdish president warns that Iraq's Kurds could seek independence if they do not get what they need from Baghdad.