Baghdad: The House of Representatives voted today to make Halabja an Iraqi province. The decision marks a significant development in the administrative status of Halabja, which has been a subject of discussion and consideration for some time.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the House of Representatives made this decision during its session today. Following the vote on Halabja, the session was adjourned after completing the first reading of the proposed law amending the first amendment to the Ministry of Education Law No. 22 of 2015. This session was part of ongoing legislative activities aimed at addressing various legislative proposals and amendments.

The decision to elevate Halabja to provincial status reflects ongoing efforts to reorganize and potentially improve administrative governance in Iraq. The move is expected to have various implications for local governance and resource allocation in the region.