KURDIU (Arbil): In the name of God most Gracious and Merciful
Official statement by Kurdistan Islamic Union Politburo on Bahdinan Riots
Citizens of Kurdistan Region… Political Parties… Human Right
Organizations… NGO Organizations…

While we were, Kurdistan Islamic Union, starting to normalize the
political situation in Kurdistan region, shed light on internal
dangers and preparing together to encounter any external threats and
citizens of Kurdistan Region were waiting for reform process and
responses to their demands and needs. At this sensitive period, on the
occasion of Dec. 6, 2005 catastrophe, for another time we witnessed
attacking and firing center of 13, 3 and branch of Simel, Office of
Speda Satellite Channel, Radio and TV of Kurdistan Islamic Union, by
one of the most powerful party in these cities and districts, without
having any lawful, ethical and political justification.

These riots are against the starting points of plurality, freedom of
politics, tolerance, stability, and security of Kurdistan Region. The
responsible ones in this situation are officials in Kurdistan Region,
Assaish forces, police, province, official political organizations,
namely Kurdistan Democratic Party as the responsible party in these
cities.

We declared and reaffirm that members of KIU have not been any part of
riots and attacks that happened in Zakho, we also state that KIU does
not have any clerics in Mosques that become responsible to encouraging
people to do what they done.
Finally, we severely condemn th

ese riots and attacks, we also reaffirm
our position as opposition party to support reform process and demands
of citizens, these riots will not affect us.
We also demand Presidency of Kurdistan Region, Kurdistan Regional
Government, Kurdistan Parliament, Political Parties, NGOs and
organizations, representatives of United Nation and Consulates that
have their statement and position regarding these riots and attacks to
record their historical responsibility. At the same time we call our
members to be patient, to avoid any abnormal and irregular reaction,
and implement demands of their centers.

Political Bureau of
Kurdistan Islamic Union
Dec. 3, 2011
Kurdistan- Arbil

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