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June 16, 2013



“To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.” Winston Churchill



This is the 21st Century, whereby we should have eradicated racism, sustained human rights and ensured peace around the globe. The leaders around the Middle East are rapidly being replaced as the masses rise against tyrant rule. The collapse of Saddam Hussein opened the doors for the whole world and reminded the poor and oppressed that possible is derived from impossible. This is the 21st Century. Yet, the old man with no pension, no insurance of protection or an officially recognised state slurps his well-deserved hot tea as he counts his prayer beads (Tasbeh). He smiles like a King and, as if he has seen an angel, stares up and absorbs the Kurdish View. “Wesh Diya Gyan (oh darling mother) could heaven be more sweet then a free Kurdistan which I can call my own without threat of repercussions?” he whispers to himself.



The Kurdistan Region is at a critical point. In particular, the Kurdish Region of Iraq. As sectarian violence escalates and dialogue intensifies between the political parties, the Kurdish Culture is put at risk. Currently, the Kurdish Region is the safest part of the Middle-East and the economy is growing given the deals with ExxonMobil and the International world, www.ekurd.net grounded on oil and gas. The Kurds have fought hard with Kurdish, British and American lives lost for the security and democracy that the Kurdish people have suffered for. We must not forget the reasons why many lives were lost - for freedom and autonomy. As Iraq pushes to ethnically cleanse the Kurds in a subtle manner, and imposes sanctions on the Peshmerga, that puts the Kurdish sovereignty at risk, where the Kurdish





customs are regrettably threatened with extinction. The Kurds are not ghosts of the Middle East anymore; they are strong, independent and vocal. The latest representation of Kurdish singer, Parwas Hussein, on Arab Idol was a valid breakthrough for Kurdistan. It was a symbolic act that Kurds have their own rich language, culture and, if given opportunity, can excel based on merit.



The Kurds have a very unique, rich culture and traditions, yet they are the largest nation without a state. It is not a dream to request the independence of Kurdish areas - it is a legitimate right. As Churchill righty states, the finest hour is now where the Kurdish political leaders must intensify talks with the United Nations and western leaders to reconcile this right. They have a strong network of international friends, the media and a lot of financial capital. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) representatives in Europe must ignite the campaign within the communities. It does not matter which political party or individual that requests and delivers this legitimate right. Kurds must move away from ownership ideologies and fight for what is right for the benefit of the whole nation. Providing that Kurdistan becomes independent and recognised internationally, all other party related rhetoric is irrelevant at this stage. All Kurdish political parties must unite and fight for the same cause, as one voice, rather than focusing on irrelevant conflicts.



Kurds must all collectively start lobbying their parliamentarians and the media to support the legitimate right of independence as the time is now, not tomorrow. There is nothing more powerful than the people no matter how oppressed they are. Promises turn to dust so it is about collectively making an active campaign to promote, inform and educate the public. Kurdistan has developed from a military, human and women’s rights lens. The freedom that the Kurds want back must not be compromised for any type of deals but independence.



The ethical duty that we all have regardless of faith or creed is to reigniting the Kurdish questions and supporting a platform for dialogue and peace. The voice has spoken, the seed has been planted, and now it is in your hands to how the future of Kurdistan will be.



Laween Atroshi, UK Health Informatician & Ambassador For Peace (UPF). Laween Atroshi is not affiliated with any political party or organisations. Views and opinions are solely his own and do not reflect any organisation whom he has a direct or indirect affiliation with, either through employment or honorary. Laween Atroshi is a regular contributor to Ekurd.net. Tweet Laween Atroshi www.twitter.com/laweenatroshi You can find Atroshi's website at www.laweenatroshi.com



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