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Iraq: Security Council voices concern over planned referendum in Kurdistan Region

Iraq: Security Council voices concern over planned referendum in Kurdistan Region

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | 22 Sep 2017, 11:54 am
New York, Sept 22(Just Earth News): The United Nations Security Council on Thursday expressed concern over the “potentially destabilizing impact” of the Kurdistan Regional Government’s plans to unilaterally hold a referendum next week.

In a statement issued to the press, members of the Council noted that the planned referendum is scheduled to be held while operations to counter Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/Da’esh) – in which Kurdish forces have played a critical role – are ongoing.

The referendum “could detract from efforts to ensure the safe, voluntary return of over three million refugees and internally displaced persons,” the 15-member body added.

Secretary-General António Guterres earlier this week voiced similar concerns about the timing of the vote in a statement issued by his Spokesman, which noted that all outstanding issues between the federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government should be resolved through structured dialogue and constructive compromise.

“The Secretary-General calls upon the leaders across Iraq to approach this matter with patience and restraint. The United Nations stands ready to support such efforts.”

Photo: Martyn Aim/IRIN

Source: www.justearthnews.com

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