The Republic of Greater Kurdistan
New Prime Minister takes the reins of government
Assemblyman Behez Sindi was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Kurdistan yesterday. Following the resignation of Elend Rami, Sindi was successfully able to secure the support of the ruling coalition. While some members of the opposition have feared that this will simply lead to a continuation of the government policies of former PM Rami, Sindi has vowed to "restore order and transparency to the government, and to reform those institutions which have failed to properly serve the Kurdish people."
After being sworn in before the National assembly, PM Sindi introduced his proposal for a bill which he hopes will ease the pain caused by the Tabriz Crisis. The proposed bill calls for a government stimulus to be given to citizens and businesses that were greatly affected by the draft and mobilization that came during the winter. The bill calls for 4.8 billion ع.د to be spent in financial aid. While the bill enjoys support from the opposition parties, several key leaders in the ruling PJP have stood against this bill, demanding it be cut in size.
Intelligence leak prompts government investigation of NIB
A full scale investigation into the National Intelligence Bureau was launched today after an anonymous source leaked documents pertaining to the Tabriz Crisis. While the government has refused to reveal any information until the investigation is complete, PM Sindi has stated that he will "not leave any stone unturned." Reports have come in that Ferhad Diri, head of the Iranian Department of the NIB, has been sacked, and that the NIB Director, Sirvan Amedi, has been temporarily suspended while the investigation is ongoing. Aza Chelki, the Deputy Director, has taken command of the NIB, and has pledged full support for the investigation.
Shia attacks prompts Kurish retaliation
Recent attacks by the Shia alliance شعلة الله (The Flame of God) have prompted the newly elected prime minister to launch a military campaign into the heart of Iraq. Last week, warlords allied to شعلة الله launched attacks on the Kuwaiti Confederacy and the City-State of Baghdad, with the intention of seizing both areas. These warlords have also begun to attack relief convoys and merchant caravans from Kurdistan, which have been heading to Kuwait following the intensive flooding it received last spring. The most recent attack occurred near the town of Tikrit, 116 kilometer from the city of Kurkuk. This attack marks the farthest north the شعلة الله has ever struck.