Peshmerga News

News regarding the Peshmerga forces of Kurdistan.

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UPDATE: PDKI in a statement confirmed 6 #Peshmerga were martyred, stating their forces were ambushed from 3 sides & they managed to repel the attack & kill 12 IRGC terrorists. PDKI blames spies & informants for giving up their positions to the IR regime. https://t.co/plyfjBUZKp

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Kurdish sources(unconfirmed): PDKI #Peshmerga from Iranian occupied Kurdistan, clashed with the IRGC near Sheno (Oshnavieh), killing 12 IRGC terrorists, while 8 Peshmerga were martyred in the clashes. (Archive images)

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Today in a ceremony Nûrî Heme Elî took over the post as #Peshmerga responsible for the 5th district of western Kirkuk, replacing Kamal Kirkuki.

Nûrî Heme Elî: Hewlêr-Kirkuk road to open before eid al adha starts, Peshmerga will remain in current positions in Pirdê.

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Sarbast Lazgin, DM of Peshmerga:

Nor ISF or PMUs can completely secure & protect disputed areas w/o help & cooperation of Peshmerga & Kurdish security forces

This is a important & strategic issue, once the Iraqi government is formed, Erbil & Baghdad have to discuss & address.

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800 #Peshmarga solders finish special 3-months training in Soran today, Southern Kurdistan(KRG). Najat Ali Commander of 80th Peshmarga legion said: "We'll do our best to unite and regulate the Peshmerga forces".

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800 #Peshmarga solders finish special 3-months training in Soran today, Southern Kurdistan(KRG). Najat Ali Commander of 80th Peshmarga legion said: "We'll do our best to unite and regulate the Peshmerga forces".

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800 #Peshmarga solders finish special 3-months training in Soran today, Southern Kurdistan(KRG). Najat Ali Commander of 80th Peshmarga legion said: "We'll do our best to unite and regulate the Peshmerga forces".

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Chief of Staff of the #Peshmerga forces Jamal Eminki:

The KRG and the federal government of Iraq have made no plans to meet and discuss an agreement for the possible return of Peshmerga forces to the contested areas.

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#Peshmerga from Southern Kurdistan (KR) celebrate the fourth anniversary of Makhmour's liberation from the Islamic State (ISIS ).

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Five members of IRGC were killed today near Bana city in Iranian occupied Kurdistan by members of Kurdistan Freedom Party's (PAK) military wing, Freedom Hawks, according to Ardalan Khosravi spokesperson for the Military Council of the group. (Archive images)

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A six-week training program came to an end on Thursday during which Italian trainers trained 65 members of the Kurdish #Peshmerga & Zeravani forces on protection of diplomatic compounds, consulates, VIP personnel.

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Scenes from Kurdistan Socialist Party's #Peshmerga parade on Wednesday. The Socialist Party is headed by Hama Haji Mahmoud. His power base is the Sharazoor region and his headquarters are in Gulakhana village, Southern Kurdistan.

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In a meeting between newly appointed German Consul General Barbara Wolf and outgoing President Barzani, Wolf announced that Germany will continue to support and strengthen the #Peshmerga.

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PDKI #Peshmerga from Iranian occupied Kurdistan are increasingly becoming active against the Iranian Mullah regime.

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Four years since PAK #Peshmerga from Iranian occupied Kurdistan, first became active in the fight against ISIS and Iranian backed PMUs in Southern Kurdistan.

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“Our sole aim is to be free, just like any other nation.” - Rizgar Salih, captain of the Kurdish #Peshmerga