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Sudani, Talibani Discuss Elections in Kurdistan Region

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani met Monday with the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Talabani, in Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani met Monday with the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Talabani, in Baghdad
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Sudani, Talibani Discuss Elections in Kurdistan Region

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani met Monday with the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Talabani, in Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani met Monday with the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Talabani, in Baghdad

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani discussed Monday with the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Bafel Talabani, the current state of the country and the Parliament elections for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq amid the ongoing disputes between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK).

“Al-Sudani met with Talabani in Baghdad, during which they emphasized the support of all political forces for the government's program and its list of priorities aimed at benefiting all Iraqis,” the media office of the Prime Minister said.

The two officials also highlighted the importance of relying on the constitution to address national issues and resolve political differences through constructive dialogue.

The meeting stressed the significance of political consensus to successfully fulfill the political commitments, such as the Parliament elections for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

This approach aims to strengthen the democratic experience and foster political stability across the nation, the statement added.

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Slow Progress on More Permanent Lebanon Ceasefire Now Possible, UN Commander Says 

United Nations peacekeepers drive in UNIFIL vehicles past destroyed buildings while patrolling in Lebanon's southern village of Kfar Kila close to the border with Israel on April 6, 2025. (AFP)
United Nations peacekeepers drive in UNIFIL vehicles past destroyed buildings while patrolling in Lebanon's southern village of Kfar Kila close to the border with Israel on April 6, 2025. (AFP)
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Slow Progress on More Permanent Lebanon Ceasefire Now Possible, UN Commander Says 

United Nations peacekeepers drive in UNIFIL vehicles past destroyed buildings while patrolling in Lebanon's southern village of Kfar Kila close to the border with Israel on April 6, 2025. (AFP)
United Nations peacekeepers drive in UNIFIL vehicles past destroyed buildings while patrolling in Lebanon's southern village of Kfar Kila close to the border with Israel on April 6, 2025. (AFP)

The head of the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon says the balance of force in the country has now “significantly changed” which may finally enable slow progress toward a more permanent ceasefire, “but this may still take a long time.”

Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro Sáenz told the UN Security Council Monday that an internal political process could be required to deal with key issues including dealing with Hezbollah fighters and other armed groups.

Sáenz said other issues that need to be tackled are military capabilities “and a political track between Lebanon and Israel to deal with questions of sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as border demarcation.”

He said Lebanon’s consent to the deployment of the 10,000-strong UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which faces increasing threats from disinformation and misinformation, is also key.

To counter disinformation and misinformation, Sáenz said UNIFIL must establish “a strong fact-based narrative” to avoid misperceptions, for example, that UN peacekeepers work at the behest of Israel, have a hidden agenda, and are an occupation force.