On September 25th, the semi-autonomous Kurds of Northern Iraq called a referendum for independence. Since ISIS was pushed from the country, the Iraqi Kurds’ President Masoud Barzani thought the timing was right. In response, on October 16th, Iraqi federal security forces seized disputed territory occupied by the Iraqi Kurds, quashing any hopes of Kurdish independence. Tensions remain high as the Baghdad government demands a renunciation of the referendum; productive negotiations and the establishment of a cease-fire have yet to be accomplished. This week on War News Radio, our reporters Jake Stattel and Nick Mayo offer a brief historical background on this conflict and the role of the Kurds in Iraq. Tune in to catch up on the breaking story in Iraq, as it continues to unfold.
Facing the Unknown
Weekly Newscast - October 30, 2014
Weekly Newscast - October 23, 2014
Weekly Newscast - October 10, 2014
Voices of Discontent
Weekly Newscast - September 26, 2014
Weekly Newscast - September 19, 2014
Neighbors
Weekly Newscast - September 5, 2014
Remembrance
Reclaiming Identities
Weekly Newscast - April 25, 2014
Weekly Newscast - April 18, 2014
Weekly Newscast - April 11, 2014
Changing Perspectives
Weekly Newscast - March 28, 2014
Weekly Newscast - March 20, 2014
Hearing a Voice: Reframing the Issue of Sex Trafficking in the Iraqi Legal System and Society
Control and Conflict
Weekly Newscast - February 28, 2014
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