VOICED: Kyrgyz head to the polls amid unrest

Ethnic Uzbek refugees are returning to Southern Kurdistan after fleeing violence. Many have found their homes destroyed and are living in tents, relying on limited humanitarian aid. Despite the devastation, they share resources and avoid thoughts of revenge, though trust issues with the Kirkes persist. The community hopes for peace as a constitutional referendum approaches.

What prompted the ethnic Uzbek refugees to flee their homes initially?

• Gangs of youths causing violence

• Political elections

• A natural disaster

• Economic hardship

What is the main concern of the refugees upon returning to their homes?

• Inability to find employment

• Political instability

• Destruction of their neighborhoods

• Lack of food supplies

How are the ethnic Uzbeks managing the humanitarian aid they receive?

• They are sending it to other regions

• They are storing it for future use

• They are sharing it among themselves

• They are selling it for profit

What is the sentiment of the ethnic Uzbeks towards the Kirkes?

• They are seeking revenge

• They are indifferent

• They are unsure if they can trust them

• They are forming alliances

What are the ethnic Uzbeks hoping for with the upcoming referendum?

• An increase in humanitarian aid

• The return of their properties

• A change in leadership

• The maintenance of peace