Masoud Barzani
Masoud Barzani is a prominent Kurdish politician and the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), a major political party in Iraqi Kurdistan. He served as the President of the Kurdistan Region from 2005 until 2017 and has been a significant figure in Kurdish politics for decades. Barzani played a crucial role in the Kurdish struggle for autonomy and has been involved in negotiations with the Iraqi government regarding the rights and governance of the Kurdish people. Recently, he condemned the Iraqi army's actions against Kurdish farmers in Kirkuk, likening the assault to past atrocities against the Kurdish population, and called for justice and protection for the rights of the Kurdish people.
Born on Aug 16, 1946 (79 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 16 | 7.44 | 2.80% | +40% | 40,222,493 | 1,575,147 | $170,000 | 6,657$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,413 | $2,700,000 | 1,408$ |
| Israel | 1 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 10,767 | $400,000 | 467$ |
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 163,701 | $21,000,000 | 10,386$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 6.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 81,173 | $720,000 | 693$ |
| Totals | 20 | 532,667,122 | 1,866,201 | $24,990,000 | 19,611$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Iraq:
Masoud Barzani is the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and has indicated that the prime minister position should be resolved internally among Shiites.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani received the Coordination Framework delegation in Erbil to discuss political matters related to the presidency and government formation.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani welcomed the American delegation and expressed gratitude for the U.S. support for the Kurdistan people.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani played a significant role in reaching an agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces.
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Turkey:
Masoud Barzani is a Kurdish leader who was involved in discussions about Nuri al-Maliki's political situation.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani is a Kurdish leader who discussed the situation in Syria with Tom Barrack.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani is the leader of the 'Kurdistan Democratic Party' who has shifted from opposition to alliance.
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United States:
Kurdish leader Masoud Barzani met with U.S. envoy Tom Barrack.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani discussed the latest security and political developments in Syria with the commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani welcomed the nomination of Nuri al-Maliki for the position of Prime Minister of Iraq.
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