World Affairs

Iraqi Army Takes 'Full Control' of Kirkuk

Source: Al Jazeera   October 17, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XObF9-sG0I

Government forces in Iraq have taken full control of the contested city of Kirkuk without any opposition from Kurdish fighters who had controlled it. A major advance on Kurdish-held territories came amid tensions that have been mounting in the oil-rich region since Kurds held a referendum on secession.

Published on Oct 16, 2017

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Source: Al Jazeera   October 17, 2017
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