Noose tightens on Kurds

Article Abstract:

The Iraqi army is surrounding the Kurds and cutting off supplies and rations. The army had almost reconquered Kurdistan when because of heavy military losses it was forced to withdraw to its present position which has become a defensive line cutting the area off from Iraq. The 350 mile fortification is impenetrable and probably permanent as mines have been laid. Fuel and food is confiscated at border posts and the government rations to the Kurds have been stopped.

Military aspects, Kurds, Kurds in Iraq

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Divided Kurds kill 500 in battle over the spoils of smuggling

Article Abstract:

Recent fighting between the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) and the Kurdish Democratic Party (KDP) over potential profits from smuggled oil and cigarettes has killed 500 people. Around 30,000-40,000 troops are fighting on each side in a war which could damage the Kurds' struggle for independence. Both sides are coming under a great deal of pressure from the US and the UK, which are currently using fighter-bombers to protect Kurdistan from attack by Iraq.

Demographic aspects, Ethnic relations

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Kurds' peace and unity takes Saddam by surprise

Article Abstract:

The Kurdistan Democratic Party's (KDP) sudden defeat of the rival Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) has brought an end to the Kurdish civil war and left a single Kurdish leader and a single Kurdish party. This development has denied Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein the opportunity to act as power broker in Kurdistan and become very influential there. There are mixed views about whether the PUK will be able to stage a comeback.

Political aspects

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