US EditionTensions Erupt in Sulaymaniyah: Arrest of Kurdish Leader Sparks Deadly Clashes
The arrest followed hours of armed clashes resulting in three security forces deaths and 19 wounded, amid accusations of conspiracy to destabilize regional security.
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Tensions Erupt in Sulaymaniyah: Arrest of Kurdish Leader Sparks Deadly Clashes
Clashes in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, left at least five dead and 18 injured following the arrest of Kurdish political figure Lahur Sheikh Jangi Talabani. The arrest incited outrage among his supporters. Talabani, well-known for his past counterterrorism efforts, was detained amidst escalating political tensions in the Kurdish region.
A security source announced that security forces were carrying out a sweep of the clashes. Today (Friday) a video was released, the moment Sheikh Junki was arrested by security forces in the town of Sulaymaniyah. In the video published by the radio network, Sheikh Junki appeared surrounded by dozens of security elements in uniform, while being taken into a military vehicle. The arrest of Lahore Sheikh Junki continued for almost four hours near t…
On Friday morning, the governorate of Sulaymaniyah witnessed armed clashes around the Lall'Azar Hotel, the residence of Lahore Sheikh Jinki, former joint president of the Kurdistan National Union. After more than three hours of confrontation, Sheikh Jinki was arrested.
21 Gasht, 2025 Baghdad/Bass: An informed source in Sulaymaniyah, Thursday, revealed a warrant for the arrest of Lahore... the article appeared to warrant the arrest of Lahore Genji and his supporters... after he tried to overthrow the Solomonese government first on the plaza.
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