‘occupied’ nations have right to self-determination, Kurdistan is not
Shiite leader warns of cycle of violence after Kurdistan referendum
Kurdistan drops ration card requirement for diaspora e-voters
diaspora had complained about the card
Barzani to independence rally in Washington: US should support Kurds
United States of America should “stand by the people of Kurdistan.”
Independence rallies in, outside of Kurdistan increase as vote date nears
“We promise by our soul to vote for the independence of Kurdistan,”
Kurdistan refuses current US-backed alternative to referendum
Kurdistan election commission approves ‘political entity’ of KRG former PM Salih
Barham Salih says his list “promotes good governance & accountability.”
Turkey’s Erdogan to meet Iraq’s PM Abadi to discuss Kurdistan independence
Erdogan says he and Abadi are on the same page.
Suicide bombers target base in Makhmour, US confirms no casualties
Three attackers blew themselves up
Saudi Arabia offers mediation for resolving Erbil-Baghdad disputes
Saudi Arabia has not, however, expressed support or opposition to independence referendum,
Final de-escalation zone established in Syria after six rounds of Astana peace talks
“It already has reduced fighting in many areas.”