A statement from President Nechirvan Barzani

Peaceful gathering and demonstration is a constitutional right, but the use of violence and assaults and the irresponsible action of targeting embassies and diplomatic missions is an alarming development. We consider the recent events and the attack on the US Embassy in Baghdad deeply concerning, which is unequivocally unacceptable and it will endanger Iraq’s interests.

The Americans are the ally and friends of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and were the main partner in the liberation of Iraq and the victory over al-Qaeda and ISIS terrorists. To confront the dangers of terror and to safeguard its interests, Iraq and the Kurdistan Region still need the support and the cooperation of the United States and the international coalition.

Other countries’ missions and diplomats are guests in Iraq and should be protected and treated with respect. We urge the responsible authorities to undertake their duties in protecting them and prevent attacks on embassies, institutions and diplomatic missions.

Nechirvan Barzani

Kurdistan Region President

1.1.2020