Peshmerga completes unification of forces in Southern Kurdistan

The Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs in the Kurdistan Region Government announced today that it had completed the unification of the 70th and 80th forces and fully reorganized the Peshmerga forces under the ministry's authority.

Peshmerga completes unification of forces in Southern Kurdistan
10 September, 2026   21:47
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Peshmerga Affairs Minister Shorsh Ismail said in a statement that the process had been completed after years of efforts and joint work, noting that obstacles surrounding the unification and reorganization of the two forces had been overcome in accordance with what he described as a precise and well-organized military plan.

He added that the two regional army commands would officially assume their duties, describing the unification of the forces as a "historic achievement" that would contribute to building a unified and modern army under the direct command of the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs.

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