Bloomberg: Iraqi Kurds Offer to Freeze Independence Referendum Results
* KRG also proposes an immediate ceasefire, talks with Baghdad
* Offer comes after clashes betweenn Kurds, Iraqi troops
Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government said it’s prepared to freeze the results of last month’s independence referendum, which triggered deadly clashes with government troops and hurt oil exports.
The KRG also proposed an immediate cease-fire and talks with the central government in Baghdad “on the basis of the constitution.”
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WNU Editor: The Iraqi Kurds have blinked .... and for good reason. They already have a great deal of autonomy, and while I understand that they want more, the powers that be are not ready for that type of independence. The big question that remains unanswered is .... what will Baghdad do? Will they accept this offer, or will they ignore it and send in the Shiite militias precipitating another war.
More News On Reports That The Iraqi Kurds Have Offered To Freeze Their Independence Plans
Kurds offer to suspend independence drive, seek talks with Baghdad -- Reuters
Iraqi Kurds propose halt on independence plans to prevent further violence -- CNN
Iraqi Kurds offer to 'freeze' independence referendum result -- BBC
Iraq's Kurds Offer to Freeze Results of Independence Vote -- US News and World Report/AP
Kurds offer to freeze independence vote to end fighting with Iraq -- The Telegraph
Kurds to 'Freeze' Independence Drive After Losing Ground to Iraqi Forces -- Wall Street Journal
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