Patriotic Union of Kurdistan

Political party

The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan is a centre-left regionalist political party active in Kurdistan Region and the disputed territories in Iraq. The PUK describes its goals as self-determination, human rights, democracy and peace for the Kurdish people of Kurdistan and Iraq. The PUK is currently under the leadership of Bafel Talabani. The PUK was founded in 1975 by Adel Murad, Jalal Talabani, Nawshirwan Mustafa, Fuad Masum, Ali Askari and Abdul Razaq Feyli Dawood Mohammed Ali. All presidents of Iraq under the 2005 constitution have been from this party.

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PUK

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Iraqi Parliament Elects President

Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi has been elected as the new President of Iraq, ending months of deadlock.

Iraqi parliament elects new president Al Jazeera — Apr 11, 20:45 PM
Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president Al Jazeera — Apr 11, 17:24 PM
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Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout 📹 AP News — Apr 11, 17:27 PM
Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout ABC News — Apr 11, 17:54 PM
Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout The Independent — Apr 11, 15:07 PM
Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amedi as country's new president - Reuters Reuters — Apr 11, 15:16 PM
Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout AP News — Apr 11, 15:07 PM
Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amedi as country's new president The Straits Times — Apr 11, 15:16 PM
Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amedi as country’s new president The Straits Times — Apr 11, 15:16 PM
Iraq elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amidi as president amid war fallout CTV News — Apr 11, 15:14 PM
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