Nechirvan Barzani Calls Peshmerga Unification Historic
At a Glance
- Barzani described the Peshmerga unification as a historic step in state and institutional development.
- Barzani traced the reform process to 2016 and the initiative of Masoud Barzani.
- He called for a unified national force free from political and partisan interference.
- The reform is based on the principle of one force, one ministry, and one command.
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani has described the unification of the Peshmerga forces as a historic step in strengthening the Region’s institutions and building a unified national force.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Unified Force: Barzani stressed the principle of “one force, one ministry, and one command.”
- Political Independence: He called for the Peshmerga to be fully insulated from political rivalries and interference while eliminating differences between regions and military units in defending the Region’s security and sovereignty.
- Institution Building: He described unification as a broader institutional reform rather than simply transferring forces between organizational structures.
Speaking at the official ceremony marking the unification of the Peshmerga forces, Barzani said the reform process began in 2016 under an initiative by Masoud Barzani. Barzani also highlighted earlier milestones in the Peshmerga reform process.
He recalled that in 2014, on the order of Masoud Barzani, Peshmerga forces were sent to Kobani to assist in its defense. He said the reform process began in 2016, during the war against ISIS, when Peshmerga forces faced threats on the frontlines without distinction based on political affiliation or region.
Barzani described the unification of the Peshmerga as a foundational step in the broader process of state building and institutional development. The remarks come as the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs has announced the completion of the unification and reorganization of the 70 and 80 Forces under a unified command structure.
FYI
The Peshmerga reform process has developed over several years, including the formation of joint divisions and new regional command structures under the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs.
Channel8 reported on September 10 that the ministry had announced the complete unification and reorganization of the Peshmerga forces, with the newly established regional commands assuming their duties.
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