2017 Iraqi Kurdistan independence referendum

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:election
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Iraqi_central_government
gptkb:Iraq_government
gptkbp:championship Approximately 3 million
gptkbp:consequences Military response from Iraq
gptkbp:cultural_impact Support for independence
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Symbol_of_Kurdish_identity
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Condemnation from several countries
Limited support from some countries
gptkbp:economic_impact Potential for economic sanctions
gptkbp:events Negotiations with Baghdad
gptkbp:future_plans Ongoing tensions in Iraq
gptkbp:government_type gptkb:Kurdistan_Regional_Government
gptkbp:held_in September 25, 2017
gptkbp:historical_context Long-standing Kurdish aspirations for independence
gptkbp:historical_significance First referendum for Kurdish independence in Iraq
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2017 Iraqi Kurdistan independence referendum
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Iraqi_central_government
Various Iraqi political parties
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Masoud_Barzani
gptkbp:legal_issue Contested by the Iraqi government
gptkbp:legislation Disputed by the Iraqi constitution
gptkbp:location gptkb:Iraqi_Kurdistan
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive international media coverage
gptkbp:notable_album June 7, 2017
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:Masrour_Barzani
gptkb:Hoshyar_Zebari
gptkb:Kurdistan_Islamic_Union
gptkb:Patriotic_Union_of_Kurdistan
gptkb:Nechirvan_Barzani
gptkb:Kurdistan_Democratic_Party
gptkb:Bafel_Talabani
gptkb:Shaswar_Abdulwahid
gptkb:Sadiq_al-Husseini
gptkb:Islamic_Group_of_Kurdistan
Gorran Movement
Kamal Chomani
Ali Bapir
Roj Nuri Shaways
Hassan Khoshnav
Khalid Shwani
Soran Omar
gptkbp:political_position Increased calls for autonomy
Impact on neighboring countries' Kurdish populations
gptkbp:population Approximately 5 million
gptkbp:predecessor 2014 Kurdish independence movement
gptkbp:public_perception 93% in favor
gptkbp:result Overwhelming support for independence
gptkbp:security_features Threat of violence from Iraqi forces
gptkbp:significance Attempt to establish an independent Kurdish state
gptkbp:voter_turnout 72%
Declaration of independence not recognized
gptkbp:voting_method Secret ballot