UN expresses concern over forced displacement of Kurds from Kirkuk

by Sivakami
Oct 19, 2017

The United Nations on Thursday expressed concern about reports of the forced displacement of Kurds from Kirkuk, which was recently taken over by Iraqi forces following a Kurdish indepedence referundum.  

“The United Nations urges the Government of Iraq to take every action to halt any violations and ensure that all civilians are protected and that the perpetrators of acts of violence, intimidation and forced displacement of civilians be brought to justice,” the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq said in a statement.

Kurdish officials report over 100,000 Kurds have been forced to flee the region for fear of reprisal attacks by Iraqi forces following the independence referendum. 

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