The Kurdistan flag was raised at a Kurdish studies school in Kirkuk on Sunday, September 21st, marking the start of the academic year with the Kurdish national anthem. This event occurred amidst ongoing political and security tensions in the disputed province. The raising of the flag, which was long banned even after Saddam Hussein's fall, symbolizes defiance and hope for the Kurdish community, according to Kurdistan 24. The development follows recent statements from Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on the importance of enforcing environmental regulations and a report yesterday indicating that Kurdistan Region oil exports were anticipated to resume within 48 hours.
