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Sudani advisor calls on Barham Salih to prioritize Yazidi displacement as UNCHR chief

An advisor to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani said on Saturday that he hopes former Iraqi President Barham Salih will prioritize Yazidi issues as he assumes leadership of the United Nations refugee agency.

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Sudani advisor calls on Barham Salih to prioritize Yazidi displacement as UNCHR chief

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Three arrested over killing police officer in Kirkuk: Ministry

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