Saturday, December 8, 2012

Kurds and Iraq Continue Stand Off

Kurdish and Iraqi forces continue their stand off, in north eastern Iraq.

Both sides continue to bring troops to the area, but fighting is continuing to become less likely.

Tensions flared up after Iraq set up a military command, specifically for regions which are disputed.

Politicians, from both sides, are trying to ease the tensions, but they are also enjoying the boost in support it is gaining them.

Because of that, neither side is really attempting to push for an agreement, nor do they actually want it to turn to fighting.

The Kurds have a mostly autonomous area in Iraq and many call for the formation of their own country, Kurdistan.

Kurdish people cover an area not just in Iraq, but Iran, Turkey, Syria, and Armenia as well.

Calls have come for their country to be formed out of areas from each of the countries.

For Iraq and Iran it would mean giving up some oil rich areas, while Turkey would be giving up the largest amount of land.

Turkey regularly has armed conflict, with the PKK, one of the most militant groups of the Kurdish separatist forces.

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