KDP: Referendum is first step towards total independence

Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) will take all necessary measures and discuss with all political forces to make the independence referendum succeed, KDP Political Office Adviser A'arif Rushdi said on Friday.

Rushdi asserted that in order to carry out the referendum KDP will include all political parties in the process, especially Change Movement and Kurdistan Islamic Group as they have major political influence in the region.

He further added that the KDP is increasing its efforts as it considers the referendum to be the first step towards total independence.

This comes as political factions in Kurdistan disagree on the methods to carry out the referendum.

Change Movement and Kurdistan Islamic Group insist on activating the parliament before carrying out the referendum.

KDP, on the other hand, asserts that Kurdistan people have the right to self determination without the need to have parliamentary approval.


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