Work on one of Kurdistan’s major new power plants has stopped after a Jan. 6 attack that was sparked by a commercial dispute between foreign companies and a local Kurdish subcontractor.”Some individuals attacked the companies that are constructing Khabat thermal power power plant,” said Rizgar Mustafa Muhammed, mayor of Khabat sub-district. “As a result, the companies have halted operations on the site.”The attackers damaged vehicles and assaulted at least one foreign worker, accordi… This content is for registered users. Please login to continue. If you are not a registered user, you may purchase a subscription or sign up for a free trial .