This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Kurdish independence. Iraq's gross punishment against the people of Kurdistan.
On Monday, Kurdish people voted in a free, transparent and peaceful referendum on independence. A resounding 92.7% called for independence from Iraq. The people of Kurdistan have committed zero crimes. Iraq's sanction towards them questions the very right to vote and practice self-determination.
More details
Kurds are secular, pro-western people denied the right to independence since the turn of the century. They are the largest ethnic group without a homeland. Kurdish fighters in Iraq and Syria fought bravely against ISIS, stopping a juggernaut that threatened the region and British interests.
This gross punishment against Kurdistanis contradicts British values. It signals dangerous messages to the Kurds, further marginalising them. This is especially pertinent given Kurdistan calls for dialogue and long-term talks to reach a peaceful settlement with Iraq and its neighbours.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
We understand that you're concerned about the situation in Kurdistan, but we're not sure exactly what action you'd like the UK Government or Parliament to take.
You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.