Sulaimaniyah, Iraq, Aug 13, 2025 (AFP) - Iraqi Kurdish police arrest opposition leader

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2025-08-13
Police in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region announced they had arrested the leader of the main opposition party there, with his sister saying he would be held until his next court appearance after one scheduled for Wednesday was postponed. Businessman turned politician Shaswar Abdulwahid leads the New Generation party, which holds 15 of the 100 seats in the northern region's parliament and serves as the main opposition to the two former rebel mo......
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NKURENKURU, 13 August 2025-Kavango West Regional Governor Verna Sinimbo has commended the Sikondo Green Scheme for its innovative approach to agriculture and commitment to productivity during a familiarisation visit on Wednesday.

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NKURENKURU, 13 August 2025-Kavango West Regional Governor Verna Sinimbo has commended the Sikondo Green Scheme for its innovative approach to agriculture and commitment to productivity during a familiarisation visit on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

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NKURENKURU, 13 August 2025-Kavango West Regional Governor Verna Sinimbo has commended the Sikondo Green Scheme for its innovative approach to agriculture and commitment to productivity during a familiarisation visit on Wednesday.

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NKURENKURU, 13 August 2025-Kavango West Regional Governor Verna Sinimbo has commended the Sikondo Green Scheme for its innovative approach to agriculture and commitment to productivity during a familiarisation visit on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

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