Barzani: Baghdad’s decisions will not reach us and no alternative to the referendum
Barzani: Baghdad’s decisions will not reach us and no alternative to the referendum
2017/9/15 17:42
[Ayna – Baghdad]
The President of the Kurdistan region, Massoud Barzani, that Baghdad is now talking about Article 140 of the Constitution is forced, stressing that “we will not pay any attention to the statements of anyone,” as he put it.
“We will not negotiate for a moment about the borders of Kurdistan, and there is no country that gives us independence as a gift,” Barzani said in a speech during a ceremony to support the referendum in Amadiyah district in Duhok province. “Waiting is more dangerous than the risk we are now making.”
He pointed out that “the aim of the referendum is to prepare for the independence through the people,” noting that “the alternative so far put an alternative to the referendum, and we must choose between independence and submission.”
Barzani said, “demanding the Kurds to return to our borders under the Baath Party,” noting that “Baghdad has not left any importance to the Constitution,” as he put it.
He pointed out that “there is not a country stand against the independence of Kurdistan, stressing by saying” go to a referendum in response to the call of the mothers of the martyrs. ”
Said,” we have tried to establish a new Iraq on the basis of partnership and brotherhood , “explaining that” big our problem with Baghdad that it does not accept the partnership. ”
Barzani added that “the officials in Baghdad have exploited the Constitution for a period of time to strengthen their capabilities,” pointing out that “the Kurdistan region has been too late to hold the referendum.”
As explained by the President of the Kurdistan region, “they want to exclude the governor of Kirkuk for his national positions.”
On the date of the referendum scheduled for 25 September, Barzani said that “the referendum will take place on time.”
He added that “all religions and sects must be protected in Kurdistan, and the burning of flags is not our shame and morals, and I appeal to you all to avoid such practices far from our morals.” He said that “the referendum is the decision of the people of Kurdistan, Kurdistan “.
He pointed out that “we have two options, either independence or persecution again,” noting that “the road to independence is fraught with risk and risk, but the lack of movement towards independence risk greater.”
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