PROTESTS have taken place in the Shengal region of northern Iraq amid growing anger over a deal struck between Baghdad and the Kurdistan regional government (KRG) over the future of its Yazidi community.

It is understood that the agreement was signed on October 9, but the finer details remain unclear. According to media reports, the KRG will be responsible for administration of the contested region (also known as Sinjar), with Baghdad taking control of security.

The office of Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Khadimi said in a statement that “the existence of uninvited guest groups will be ended” — thought to be a reference to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).