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 | 18 | 7.00 | 3.27% | +80% | 40,222,493 | 2,365,170 | $170,000 | 9,996$ |
| Totals | 18 | 40,222,493 | 2,365,170 | $170,000 | 9,996$ |
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Recent Mentions
Iraq:
Masoud Barzani is the leader of the Democratic Party and plays a crucial role in the political landscape of Erbil.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani's directives were highlighted as clear regarding the unification of the Kurdish position.
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Iraq:
Fakhri Karim emphasizes the responsibilities of Masoud Barzani in managing internal divisions within Kurdistan.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani's directives are clear regarding the need to unify the Kurdish stance.
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Iraq:
Fakhri Karim praises Masoud Barzani's efforts in combating corruption in the Kurdish region.
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Iraq:
He is the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and met with Nouri Al-Maliki recently.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani received Iyad Allawi to discuss the negotiations for forming the federal government.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani was mentioned in the context of his interactions with Paul Bremer.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani is the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party.
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Iraq:
Masoud Barzani is the leader of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and met with Nuri al-Maliki during his visit to Erbil.
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