国际英语资讯:Iraqs Kurdistan says to respect federal court ruling of banning independence_时事

国际英语资讯:Iraqs Kurdistan says to respect federal court ruling of banning independence

On November 7, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) urged the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan to respect the ruling of the Iraqi federal court that confirmed the unity of Iraq.

"UNAMI urges the government of the Kurdistan region of Iraq to acknowledge, endorse and respect this ruling of the federal court and reiterate its full commitment to the constitution," the UN statement said.

The statement also reiterated the urgent need for political negotiations between Baghdad and Erbil, and reconfirmed its readiness to play a facilitating role in this dialogue and these negotiations, if requested by both sides.

Tensions have been running high between Baghdad and the region of Kurdistan after the Kurds held a controversial referendum on the independence of the Kurdistan region and the disputed areas on Sept. 25.

The independence of Kurdistan is opposed not only by the Iraqi central government, but also by other countries as it would threaten the integrity of Iraq and undermine the fight against IS militants.

Iraq's neighboring countries, especially Turkey, Iran and Syria, fear that the Iraqi Kurds' pursuit of independence threatens their territorial integrity, as large Kurdish populations live in those countries.