Violent clashes broke out between the Herki tribe and the KDP (Kurdistan Democratic Party) forces in the area between Akre and Duhok and in the town of Xebat yesterday.

A large number of vehicles belonging to KDP forces were burned, one person was killed in Zerevan, and the Herki tribe captured several members of the KDP forces.

Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, called for an end to the clashes in the Kurdistan Region.

Ethem Herki, commander of the Herki tribe, said, “We are concerned that the conflict might spread to Behdînan. We therefore want the conflict to be stopped.”

On the other hand, Xurşid Herki, military commander of the Herki tribe, was detained in Hewlêr (Erbil).

According to videos circulated on social media, intense clashes have taken place since yesterday evening. Light and medium-caliber weapons were used in the clashes.