Kurdistan Islamic Union holds ninth congress in Erbil
Shafaq News/ On Friday, the Kurdistan Islamic Union (KIU) convened itsninth congress in Erbil, drawing more than 850 members, includingrepresentatives from all organizational branches across the region.
The event was inaugurated by the party’s co-founder and formerSecretary-General, Salahuddin Bahaaddin.
The congress features three critical elections: selecting the newSecretary-General, forming the party’s leadership council, and appointing theSupreme Oversight Commission, an independent regulatory body within theKIU.
Judges from Iraq's Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) werepresent to oversee and certify the elections, ensuring transparency and legitimacy.
The one-day conference will conclude on Saturday morning with a speechby the newly elected Secretary-General, setting the tone for the party’s futuredirection.
Commonly referred to as "Yekgirtû," the KIU represents theMuslim Brotherhood's ideology in Iraqi Kurdistan and actively participates inregional politics, holding seven seats in the Kurdistan Parliament.
Founded on February 6, 1994, the KIU has consistently maintained itspolitical relevance.
