Shafaq News/ The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region, Masrour Barzani, expressed appreciation for the security institutions that for participating in the special vote.

PM Barzani said in a statement, "Thank you to our brave security services for your strong turnout today across the Kurdistan Region and for the work you do to keep our communities safe."

He added, "I have full confidence in your capacity to protect voters and families in the general vote on Sunday."