PUK blames KDP for controlling Kirkuk oil fields

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14-7-2014 – Kurdpress – A member of Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) blamed rival Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) for controlling oilfields in Iraqi Northern Province of Kirkuk.

Speaking with Radio Nawa, Salar Muhammad said Kurdistan Region should discuss with Kirkuk governorate and governor every decision it makes in the city. No unilateral attempt without Peshmerga, political parties and Kirkuk governor’s knowledge leads to nothing. “Our problems are not oil and natural resources but retaking the soil and its nation and parties should accept the outcome of their injudicious decisions,” he added.

The PUK official further asked Kurdistan Region President and KDP Leader Massoud Barzani to deal with Iraq developments more rationally and carefully. It is worth mentioning that Peshmerga forces affiliated with the KDP took control of two oilfields of Kirkuk and Bai Hassan wells in Kirkuk province on Friday.