This is unacceptable. Of course, they will take the money. This policy is nothing short of a land grab, using the misfortune of the residents as was done to the Palestinians in the 40's.


It is a volatile city, but one that is vital to Iraq's future, and Kirkuk is now facing its toughest test yet.

Just weeks before a scheduled referendum on the city's future, Arab residents are being paid to pack up and leave.

It is a controversial scheme, tied up in the struggle over which community should have control of Kirkuk and its huge oilfields.

The so-called jewel of the north lies around 250km northeast of the Iraqi capital, and has always been a valuable prize.


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Great scheme but it didn't mention how may have taken the bait.

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Buying a town. Now there is novel concept.

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Isn't it great what democracy does for an oil rich country?

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Makes me proud as punch--I always wanted to say that. lol

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