KURDISH LEADER - SOUND

The speaker explains their journey to Paris, avoiding Baghdad due to warnings of an impending war against the Kurds. They outline the Kurdish aims for a democratic regime and autonomy in Iraq. The current situation involves conflict with the Iraqi government, which is accused of mass extermination tactics. The speaker hopes for international support, particularly from the US, while criticizing the British government for supplying arms to Baghdad.

Why did the speaker decide to come to Europe instead of going to Baghdad?

• To meet President Nasser

• To avoid an aggressive war against Kurds

• To visit friends in Paris

• To attend a conference

What is one of the main goals of the Kurdish people according to the speaker?

• To establish a monarchy in Iraq

• To gain autonomy within a democratic Iraq

• To join the United Nations

• To form an independent Kurdish nation

What is happening in Iraq as described by the speaker?

• A peaceful negotiation process

• A civil war between different Iraqi factions

• A mass extermination war against Kurds

• A diplomatic conflict with neighboring countries

What does the speaker hope from the international community?

• To support the pan-Arabist government

• To provide financial aid to Iraq

• To help justice and freedom for Kurds

• To remain neutral

Which country does the speaker criticize for supplying arms to Baghdad?

• Germany

• United States

• France

• United Kingdom