Peshmerga - Wikipedia
Formally, the Peshmerga are under the command of the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs of the Kurdistan Regional Government. In practice, however, the Peshmerga's structure is largely divided and controlled separately by the two Iraqi Kurdish political parties: the Democratic Party of Kurdistan and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan .
Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs - Kurdistan Regional Government
The Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs is responsible for protecting the borders, land and sovereignty of the Kurdistan Region, and for ensuring the security and freedom of Kurdistani citizens. Minister of Peshmerga Visits 1st Mechanized Division. The chief of staff met with the commander of the coalition forces in Kurdistan region.
Kurdish Peshmerga - The Kurdish Project
According to the 1992 Constitution of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), the President of Kurdistan is the Commander-in-Chief of the Peshmerga Armed Forces. [1]
- Presidency of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Apr 4, 2023 · We are happy to announce here today the creation of the 1st and 2nd divisions of the Peshmerga of Kurdistan. Congratulations and appreciations to the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs and all the brave Peshmerga commanders.
‘Embracing change’ biggest challenge to Peshmerga... | Rudaw.net
Jul 1, 2024 · ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The Peshmerga forces have made significant progress, but additional challenges lie ahead to unify and modernize, according to Major General Joel B. Vowell, the...
Peshmerga Of Iraqi Kurdistan - WorldAtlas
Apr 25, 2017 · Perhaps the most well-known member of the Peshmerga is Masoud Barzani. He has been the president of Iraqi Kurdistan since 2005, and a KDP leader since the late 1970’s. Barzani is considered a commander-in-chief of the Peshmerga military. 3. Campaigns and Victories. Peshmerga forces were essential in the overthrow of the Saddam Hussein regime.
Peshmerga commander welcomes initiative to unify,... | Rudaw.net
May 22, 2022 · ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A Peshmerga commander views the move of uniting the Kurdish forces and releasing them from the grip of political parties favorably, he said on Sunday amid efforts to...
Peshmerga - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Formally the peshmerga are under the command of the Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs. In reality the peshmerga force itself is largely divided and controlled separately by the two regional political parties: Democratic Party of Kurdistan and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan .
Peshmerga commander passes away two months after.
Dec 12, 2022 · ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The commander of the Kurdish Peshmerga commando forces succumbed to his injuries on Monday after he was injured in a suspected Islamic State (ISIS) IED attack in...
Center Set up to Monitor ISIS Movements: Peshmerga Commander
Major General Sirwan Barzani, commander of the peshmerga forces in Sector Six announced on Wednesday that the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs had inaugurated a center for monitoring the movements and attacks of ISIS militants.