Divisions in Kurdish parties exacerbate struggle for Iraqi presidency

Conflicts increase among independent candidates and other party members as the upcoming parliament session, devoted to electing a president for Iraq, is approaching, which implies a severe division crisis that may last.

The independent presidential candidate, Rizgar Amin, held a press conference, in which he confirmed that he will not withdraw, considering that he meets all the conditions required for this position, despite his knowledge that he has slim chances of winning.

Rizgar Amin served as a judge in the trial of former President Saddam Hussein, which was conducted under the supervision of the Supreme Criminal Court.

The Iraqi political scene is getting complicated with the emergence of divisions and conflict among the Kurdish parties candidates, especially between the Union Party and the Democratic Party.

The scene got worse when Muqtada al-Sadr suspended all negotiations with other political blocs over the formation of the next government and the running for president.