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Iraq Kurdish refugees in Kirkuk

21 July 2004.Kirkuk, Iraq..Kurdish refugees in Kirkuk...Kirkuk is considered by the Kurds to be part of Kurdistan. They were forced from the area during the reign of Saddam who persecuted them and forced Arabs to move into the town to swing the balance of power. As well as believing Kirkuk to be part of their homeland this part of Iraq is rich in oil resourses that the Kurds seek a share of...Since Saddams fall from power a reversal is occuring. Kurds who previously fled or were forced from the town are retuning in droves. It is the Kurds turn to try and force out the Arabs and Turkomans who populate the urban zone...Tent cities are springing up as Kurds from more northern parts of Iraq start new lives in Kirkuk. Within days of arriving they begin work on digging foundations and laying the first breezeblocks of their new homes..The Kurdish community is strong in the business districts of Kirkuk, ever secular they combine their strong merchanting skills with National pride...

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21 July 2004.Kirkuk, Iraq..Kurdish refugees in Kirkuk...Kirkuk is considered by the Kurds to be part of Kurdistan. They were forced from the area during the reign of Saddam who persecuted them and forced Arabs to move into the town to swing the balance of power. As well as believing Kirkuk to be part of their homeland this part of Iraq is rich in oil resourses that the Kurds seek a share of...Since Saddams fall from power a reversal is occuring. Kurds who previously fled or were forced from the town are retuning in droves. It is the Kurds turn to try and force out the Arabs and Turkomans who populate the urban zone...Tent cities are springing up as Kurds from more northern parts of Iraq start new lives in Kirkuk. Within days of arriving they begin work on digging foundations and laying the first breezeblocks of their new homes..The Kurdish community is strong in the business districts of Kirkuk, ever secular they combine their strong merchanting skills with National pride...