The ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in northern Iraq has secured essentially the most seats within the area’s latest legislative election, the electoral fee introduced Wednesday.
The KDP, led by the influential Barzani household, took 39 locations within the 100-seat parliament within the Oct. 20 vote, in response to the fee.
In the outgoing parliament, the KDP held 45 seats and shaped a majority via alliances with deputies from Armenian, Christian and Türkmen minority quotas.
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), the area’s different dominant social gathering, got here in second with 23 seats, whereas the opposition social gathering New Generation almost doubled its seats to fifteen.
Originally set for 2 years in the past, the vote was delayed 4 occasions amid disputes between the KDP and PUK.
The northern Iraqi area dominated by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is house to six million individuals. It touts itself as a steady Middle East oasis, attracting international buyers with its U.S. and European ties.
Yet, critics argue it faces related points to Iraq as a complete: corruption, political repression and cronyism.
Voters had expressed issues over financial hardship and discontent with the political elite.
The remaining seats went to opposition conservative events, together with the Kurdistan Islamic Union which received seven seats, in addition to new events, the electoral fee mentioned.
Nearly 72% of the two.9 million citizens turned out to vote, in contrast with 59% within the 2018 election.
The new parliament should elect a president and prime minister, presently KDP figures Nechirvan Barzani and his cousin Masrour Barzani, respectively.
Source: www.dailysabah.com