PUK officially apologizes to Gorran for May 12 attack

The PUK released a statement on the occasion of Eid al-Adha on Tuesday, August 21.
The party apologized to Gorran for any unwanted incidents that occurred without the PUK‘s approval.
“Particularly, the incident of the night when [the results] of the votes of the election of the Iraqi Council of Representatives on May 12, 2018,” the PUK’s statement read.
The PUK said the statement demonstrates the party’s dedication towards the Region’s people and political parties and to find solutions to political, economic and social issues.
When the preliminary results of the parliamentary election were announced on May 12, Gorran said a force loyal to the PUK surrounded its headquartersin Sulaimani and and opened fire with heavy weaponry.
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