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Tens of Thousands Rally for Iraqi Kurdish Independence Vote

by Penelope Poulou

   A controversial independence referendum is to be held in Iraqi
   Kurdistan on September 25. The vote, which is not sanctioned by Iraq's
   central government and not supported by the United States, carries
   great significance for Kurds, both inside and outside Iraq.