Facing opposition, Kurds make a new bid for independence
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Millions of Kurds went to the polls Monday to vote on whether to remain as part of Iraq.
Millions of Kurds went to the polls Monday to vote on whether to remain as part of Iraq or break away as an independent nation. The referendum has faced opposition from countries including the U.S., Iraq and Iran, but excitement for independence remains strong among the Kurds. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports on the history leading to the election and its significance.
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Facing opposition, Kurds make a new bid for independence
Clip: 9/25/2017 | 6m 39sVideo has Closed Captions
Millions of Kurds went to the polls Monday to vote on whether to remain as part of Iraq or break away as an independent nation. The referendum has faced opposition from countries including the U.S., Iraq and Iran, but excitement for independence remains strong among the Kurds. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports on the history leading to the election and its significance.
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