The Kurds (the largest ethnic group in the middle east without their own country) are holding a referendum on Monday to begin a dialog with Baghdad as to becoming a fully autonomous state. In Iraq the Kurdish people have a semi-autonomous state and have been a significant part of the battle against ISIS. These referendum comes with the Kurdish hope of their own country since the end of World War I with the divisions of the Ottoman Empire. Several nations wished for the Iraqi Kurdistan referendum to be postponed until ISIS has been dealt with as to minimize disorder in the US-led coalition. Iran and Turkey have warned against an independent Kurdistan, but Turkey is not doing all in its power to prevent the referendum (causing some to wonder if Turkey is secretly for an independent Kurdistan) A 'yes' result of this referendum is expected to bring up some question of the fate of the region in the coming years.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/iraqi-kurdistan-set-hold-referendum-its-independence-n803741
Published by: Jack Moore
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