We are gravely concerned about the political developments in Iraq, which are increasingly moving towards division, further deepening the crisis and dampening the prospects of a solution. The situation is seriously endangering the future of the country and social peace, as it is disrupting the entire political process, governance and the institutions.

Peaceful demonstrations are a legitimate and constitutional right, but the disruption of the judicial institution will further complicate the situation. Therefore, we call on all parties and protesters to protect the institutions and social harmony, and resort to peaceful and civic processes. The country can no longer endure such aggravated crises as prolonged tensions will ultimately harm all the Iraqi people.

We in the Kurdistan Region reiterate once again that we are part of the solution and will provide all support to bring about an understanding and reconciliation among the Iraqi parties. The country needs a serious national and responsible dialogue among the political parties to find a solution based on the constitution, which is the only right path to surpass the crises, to overcome the political deadlock, and to bring stability to the country.

Nechirvan Barzani
The President of the Kurdistan Region