ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq's parliament held its first hearing on the contentious Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) law on Monday, with the goal of integrating the organization into state forces.

June 15th,2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The politics around the National Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) billions have lifted the lid on the complex duel between legislators, county ...

Raila spoke against the fund, terming it usurping of MPs of a role for counties Help us continue bringing you unbiased news, in-depth investigations, and diverse perspectives. Your subscription ...

Dumbarimwe said this as he presented to his constituency how he would use the CDF, where he pledged to be accountable and transparent. Elected legislators get US$50 000 (in the local component ...

Guest speakers at the Symposium on Macro Policies and Economic Growth at the China Development Forum (CDF) 2025 expressed optimism about China's economy despite global uncertainties. The Symposium ...

“The PMF is an essential part of Iraq’s security and military apparatus; it is a legal and governmental institution and an integral component of the Iraqi state,” said foreign ministry ...

MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have taken Finance minister Mthuli Ncube to task over the delayed disbursement of constituency development fund (CDF) money. The MPs expressed frustration over lack of ...

Militant groups within the country including most predominantly the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) continue to represent a major headache for the US government. The PMF holds major political ...

The report stated that the commanders spoke on condition of anonymity and noted they were from Kataib Hezbollah, Harakat Hezbollah al Nujaba, Kataib Sayyid al Shuhada, and Ansar Allah al Awfiya, all ...

In a statement to the National Assembly, Mbadi said the Treasury had released Sh7 billion for the CDF and Sh1.1 billion for the Affirmative Action Fund as of yesterday. However, MPs expressed ...