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Washington Institute for Near East Policy (9 June 2021)

Diliman Abdulkader

If the Biden administration is serious about addressing human rights violations, it should push for a more democratic, free, and just government in Iraqi Kurdistan.

On December 28, incoming U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan tweeted, "The Biden-Harris administration will stand up against human rights violations wherever they occur."

Often, Americans familiar with the Kurds know them as reliable allies, courageous fighters, stateless people, and a people often betrayed. The Kurds sacrificed thousands of lives in the fight against the ISIS and proved to be one of the most pro-U.S. nations in the Middle East. However, Americans are often unfortunately unaware of how the ruling Kurdish parties treat their people.

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