1991-Present

Category: Genocide

During the Gulf War, the US tried to get the Kurds to fight back, and at one point in time it seemed like they were going to be able to push the Iraqi military out of their lands. However they were unsuccessful and fled the country again to find safety in Turkey and or Iran. However with the help of the UN, the Kurdistan National Front was founded. By 1992 elections were taking place and a National Assembly was formed. By 1996 a ceasefire was declared and both sides worked with the agreement. In 2002, the entire National Assembly was able to come together in the town of Erbil.

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