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The slow government-led offensive against IS has raised questions about the future governance of territory reclaimed from the jihadi group, especially in Nineveh province. There…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216942
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Iraqi security forces took control of Kirkuk following a controversial independence referendum in September 2017. Since then, security in the area has deteriorated, with an…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB232240
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The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) plans to hold the poll in all Kurdish-controlled areas of the country, including territories disputed with Baghdad. Although the vote is…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB223695
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On the same day, Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem told his Russian counterpart that although the Kurds were “drunk” on US assistance, Damascus would not allow the violation…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225094
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His statement, made in Iran shortly after a visit to Turkey -- two countries strongly opposed to Kurdish secession -- implicitly rejects an offer made yesterday by the Kurdistan…