REPUBLIC OF TÜRKİYE,QA-14, 22 November 2024, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Population Movements toward Kirkuk Regarding the Census in Iraq

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Turkey expresses concern over population movements towards Kirkuk ahead of Iraq census

  • Ankara, November 22, 2024 – The Turkish Foreign Ministry has expressed concern over reports of population movements towards Kirkuk ahead of the upcoming census in Iraq.

  • “We are closely monitoring the developments in Kirkuk and are concerned about the reports of population movements,” said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Öncü Keçeli in a statement.

  • “It is important for the census to be conducted in a fair and transparent manner, reflecting the true demographic composition of the region,” Keçeli added.

  • The census, scheduled to take place in October 2025, is expected to be a sensitive issue in Kirkuk, a disputed territory claimed by both the Iraqi government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).

  • The population of Kirkuk is ethnically diverse, with significant numbers of Kurds, Arabs, and Turkmens. The results of the census could have implications for the future of the region, including its political status and the distribution of resources.

  • Turkey has a particular interest in the census, as it has a large Turkmen population in Iraq. Ankara has previously expressed concerns that the census could be used to manipulate the demographic balance in Kirkuk in favor of the Kurds.

  • The Iraqi government has said that the census will be conducted in accordance with international standards and will be fair and transparent. However, there are concerns that the census could be delayed or even canceled due to political disputes.

  • The United Nations has called on all parties to cooperate with the census process and ensure that it is conducted in a credible manner.

QA-14, 22 November 2024, Statement of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Öncü Keçeli, in Response to a Question Regarding the Population Movements toward Kirkuk Regarding the Census in Iraq

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