Why is Kurdistan autonomous?

Throughout the 20th century, the Kurds in Iraq oscillated between fighting for autonomy and for independence. The Iraqi no-fly zones over most of Iraqi Kurdistan after March 1991 gave the Kurds a chance to experiment with self-governance and the autonomous region was de facto established.

Is Iraqi Kurdistan safe?

Stay safe. Iraqi Kurdistan is much safer than the rest of Iraq. Crime rates tend to be low, and people can travel independently without any worries. This said, there is still high risk of terrorist activity in certain areas, and cities near the Syrian, Turkish, and Iranian borders are unsafe.

Is Iraqi Kurdistan independent?

The 2017 Kurdistan Region independence referendum took place on September 25, with 92.73\% voting in favor of independence. This triggered a military operation in which the Iraqi government retook control of Kirkuk and surrounding areas, and forced the KRG to annul the referendum.

What type of government does Kurdistan have?

Parliamentary system
Kurdistan Region/Government

What is the history of the Iraqi Kurds?

The Kurdish people within Iraq have grappled with various political statuses over their history. Once assumed to receive full independence via the Treaty of Sèvres, Iraqi Kurds have experienced a recent and troubled history of betrayal, oppression, and genocide.

Is there a solution for the Kurdish problems in Iraq?

Kurdish people have played an important role in Iraqi state-building since the United States invaded in 2003. Many Kurds seek to build an autonomous federal state in the post-Hussein era, however, a solution for Kurdish problems in Iraq was not even mentioned in the 2004 UN resolution that established Iraq’s interim government.

Who are the Kurds and why do they matter?

The Kurds are one of the world’s largest peoples without a state, making up sizable minorities in Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. Their century-old quest for independence is marked by marginalization and persecution.

What percentage of Iraq’s population is Kurdish?

Kurds in Iraq (Arabic: اكراد العراق ‎, Kurdish: Kurdanî Başûrî Kurdistan / Kurdanî Êraq ‎) are people born in or residing in Iraq who are of Kurdish origin. The Kurds are the largest ethnic minority in Iraq, comprising between 20\% and 25\% of the country’s population according to the CIA World Factbook.