Wrya Hama-Tahir
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Prominent former PUK leader accused of using dissident faction as proxy to settle political scores.
While journalists welcome parts of legislation, they still express concerns about press freedom in region.
Analysts say party’s efforts to become more democratic will not strengthen support for it.
Legislative changes ensure journalists won’t be jailed, but restrict reporting on sensitive issues.
Kurdish traders hit hard by border crossing closure - seen by some as bid by Baghdad to put squeeze on Iraqi-Kurdistan.
Authorities in Iraqi Kurdistan dump worthless currency on public sector employees.