The Kurdish independence referendum in Iraq took place today, and results are expected to be announced soon, with a "yes" vote expected. You can read about the referendum in this article if you aren't familiar with it.
I'm sympathetic to the independence cause, but fear it could cause more instability in the region. An officially independent Kurdistan in Iraq would likely cause Kurds in Turkey and Iran to seek to join them.
I'm sympathetic to the independence cause, but fear it could cause more instability in the region. An officially independent Kurdistan in Iraq would likely cause Kurds in Turkey and Iran to seek to join them.