Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/middle_east-july-dec09-kurdelex_07-27 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Elections Mark Possible Turning Point for Kurds Politics Jul 27, 2009 6:56 PM EDT Final results haven’t been announced yet, but the opposition party — known as “Change” — is expected to take about a quarter of the votes. For perspective on the election, NewsHour foreign affairs reporter Robert Zeliger spoke with Joost Hiltermann, the deputy program director for the Middle East and North Africa at the International Crisis Group: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
Final results haven’t been announced yet, but the opposition party — known as “Change” — is expected to take about a quarter of the votes. For perspective on the election, NewsHour foreign affairs reporter Robert Zeliger spoke with Joost Hiltermann, the deputy program director for the Middle East and North Africa at the International Crisis Group: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now