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Former President of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani has paid a surprise visit to Baghdad. This marks his first visit to the capital since last year’s failed referendum in the Kurdish region and following clashes over disputed territories. More from our correspondent Ahmad Ghafur in Erbil.

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Former President of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region Masoud Barzani has paid a surprise visit to Baghdad. This marks his first visit to the capital since last year’s failed referendum in the Kurdish region and following clashes over disputed territories. More from our correspondent Ahmad Ghafur in Erbil.

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