Iraq took a step back after Türkiye's reaction

The Iraqi government took a decision to restrict the Turkmen language in official correspondence in Kirkuk. The Turkmen, who live in the city heavily, reacted to the decision. Türkiye also called on the Iraqi authorities to quickly review this decision. After the reaction, the Iraqi government added 'Turkmen' to the official languages in Kirkuk.

Turkey to open visa office in Iraq’s Kirkuk city

For better serving Turkmen brothers in Iraq we will do our best, Turkish ambassador says

Iraqi forces discover mass grave in Kirkuk

Iraqi forces have discovered a mass grave -- which appears to contain the remains of slain army and police personnel -- in the northern Kirkuk province, the Iraqi Defense Ministry said Saturday.

Peshmerga withdrawal spooks civilians in Iraq's Kirkuk

Thousands of civilian residents fled Kirkuk on Monday to northern Iraq’s Kurdish region following the hasty withdrawal of Peshmerga forces from the city, according to a local police source.

Kirkuk blast strikes police

Kirkuk blast strikes police convoy

At least two policemen are killed and 16 wounded in a car bomb attack on a police convoy in Kirkuk, Iraq.