Kirkuk: Dozens of Kurdish teachers working in Kurdish education in Kirkuk within the Kurdistan Regional Government’s staff organized a sit-in in front of the Council of Representatives office in Kirkuk to demand the payment of their salaries.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the teachers gathered to express their concerns over delayed salary payments, which have impacted their livelihoods. The peaceful protest aims to draw attention to the financial issues affecting educators in the region. The teachers are calling on the relevant authorities to address and resolve the salary delays promptly.

The sit-in highlights ongoing challenges faced by public sector employees within the Kurdistan Regional Government’s jurisdiction. The protest is part of broader efforts by teachers and other government employees to seek timely compensation for their work. The teachers have reiterated their commitment to continue their protest until their demands are met.