A drone attack halted 30,000 bpd at Sarsang just hours before Iraq signed a Hamrin development contract with HKN Energy (60,000 bpd oil; 45–50 MMcf/d gas). The strike signals technical superiority, an intent to curb Kurdistan Region output, and a political warning tied to U.S. pressure on Iraqi oil sales. Production in the Kurdistan Region […]
The BKI’s mission is to increase public awareness of Kurdish issues, protect human, cultural, and political rights throughout Kurdistan, support and develop Kurdistan’s civil society, improve and increase access to Kurdish cultural and educational resources, and advocate for effective solutions to Kurd-related issues. The Saladin Institute works in a variety of ways to achieve its mission. It conducts research on Kurdish issues, publishes reports and articles, organizes conferences and events, and provides educational resources on Kurdish culture and history. The BKI also advocates for Kurdish rights at the UK. government and international levels.
