Tens of thousands rally in support of Kurdish independence
Tens of thousands of people have attended a rally in Irbil in support of Kurdish independence.
Video shows a huge crowd taking part in a rally at the stadium in support of independence.
A planned referendum on independence for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is expected to take place on Monday but powers in the region and beyond fear the non-binding vote could create broader ethnic strife.
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Video shows a huge crowd taking part in a rally at the stadium in support of independence.
A planned referendum on independence for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is expected to take place on Monday but powers in the region and beyond fear the non-binding vote could create broader ethnic strife.
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