What is the problem in Kurdistan?
The Kurdish–Turkish conflict is an armed conflict between the Republic of Turkey and various Kurdish insurgent groups who have either demanded separation from Turkey to create an independent Kurdistan, or attempted to secure autonomy and greater political and cultural rights for Kurds inside the Republic of Turkey.
Why is Kurdistan not a country?
Iraqi Kurdistan first gained autonomous status in a 1970 agreement with the Iraqi government, and its status was re-confirmed as the autonomous Kurdistan Region within the federal Iraqi republic in 2005. There is also a Kurdistan Province in Iran, but it is not self-ruled.
Who is Kurdistan at war with?
The Iraqi–Kurdish conflict consists of a series of wars and rebellions by the Kurds against the central authority of Iraq during the 20th century, which began shortly after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I and lasting until the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Is Kurdistan Sunni or Shia?
Sunni Muslims
Most Kurds are Sunni Muslims who adhere to the Shafiʽi school, while a significant minority adhere to the Hanafi school. Moreover, many Shafi’i Kurds adhere to either one of the two Sufi orders Naqshbandi and Qadiriyya. Beside Sunni Islam, Alevism and Shia Islam also have millions of Kurdish followers.
How many Kurds have Turkey killed?
According to Turkish government sources, between July 2015 and May 2016, 2,583 Kurdish insurgents were killed in Turkey and 2,366 in Iraq, as well as 483 members of the Turkish security forces….Timeline of the Kurdish–Turkish conflict (2015–present)
| Date | 24 July 2015 – present (6 years, 9 months, 1 week and 2 days) |
|---|---|
| Status | Ongoing |
Is Kurdish allowed in Turkey?
The words “Kurds”, “Kurdistan”, and “Kurdish” were officially banned by the Turkish government. Following the military coup of 1980, the Kurdish language was officially prohibited in public and private life.
Is Kurdistan a rich country?
The Kurdistan region’s economy is dominated by the oil industry, agriculture and tourism….Economy of Kurdistan Region.
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| GDP | $26.5 billion (Nominal, 2015) |
| GDP growth | |
| GDP per capita | $7,000 (Nominal, 2015) |
| GDP by sector | Petroleum industry (80% of revenues) |
How many wars has Kurdistan had?
List of wars involving Kurdistan Region
| Conflict | Combatant 1 | Combatant 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Second Barzani Revolt (1943–1945) | Barzani Kurds | Iraq |
| First Iraqi–Kurdish War (1961–1970) | KDP | Iraq Syria |
| Second Iraqi–Kurdish War (1974–1975) | KDP Iran | Iraq |
| Kurdish Rebellion of 1983 (1983–1989) | KDP PUK Iran | Iraq MEK |
How big is the Kurdish army?
135,000
| People’s Defense Units | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Kurdish Supreme Committee (2011–2013) Rojava (2013–present) |
| Type | Light infantry militia with several motorised battalions |
| Size | 135,000 (Including YPJ, 2017 estimate) |
| Part of | Syrian Democratic Forces |
¿Cuál es la situación de Kurdistán?
La situación ha empeorado desde que en 1970 se formara el Partido de los Trabajadores de Kurdistán (PKK), el cual Turquía y EE.UU. consideran como una organización terrorista. Más de 40 mil personas han muerto a causa del conflicto, de los cuales más de la mitad pertenecen al PKK.
¿Cuál es la situación de los kurdos en Irán?
Irán también tiene unos 12 millones de kurdos viviendo en su territorio, los cuales están bien integrados en la sociedad. Sin embargo, los kurdos de Irán también han criticado al gobierno de ese país y exigido más derechos lingüísticos y culturales, lo cual les ha llevado a apoyar con cautela a sus vecinos en Irak.
¿Cuál es el sueño de la gran nación de Kurdistán?
No obstante, el sueño de la “Gran Nación de Kurdistán” siguió vivo, a pesar de las diferencias en su propia comunidad, ya que existen tres lenguas y tres diferentes afiliaciones religiosas entre ellos. El movimiento independentista surgió a principios del siglo XIX y hoy en día ha resurgido, particularmente en Irak.
¿Cómo afecta la crisis económica a los kurdos?
El bloque proiraní intenta dar la vuelta al resultado de las elecciones de octubre desbancando a los sadristas como primer grupo La crisis económica provoca el éxodo de los kurdos que suponen el 80% de los iraquíes que intentan alcanzar la Unión Europea desde Minsk