KRG election results announced

The ruling Kurdistan Democratic Party has come first in a parliamentary election in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, winning 45 seats. The Independent High Elections and Referendum Commission says its historic rival and junior coalition partner in government, the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan came in in second place with 21 seats. The election took place on September 30 but results were delayed due to the commission receiving and investigating complaints of electoral violations.

Kurdistan Independent High Elections and Referendum Commission announces election results Source: Supplies