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To: Ilaine who wrote (107241)7/22/2003 9:12:58 PM
From: Brian Sullivan  Respond to of 281500
 
Someone explain to me why splitting the country into Kurdistan, Sunnistan and Shiastan isn't a good idea?

None of the neighboring countries wants to see that happen.



To: Ilaine who wrote (107241)7/22/2003 9:15:41 PM
From: broadstbull  Respond to of 281500
 
For one thing, we have a deal with Turkey not to allow an independent Kurdish State. The Turks are afraid it would inspire their own Kurdish population to seek independence with more vigilance.


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