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Shi'ite Arab Tribes Threaten To Defend Kirkuk's Arabness By Force

In a demonstration in Najaf, Shi'ite Arab tribal leaders protested against the city of Kirkuk's inclusion in the Kurdistan region.

The tribal leaders condemned Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki for discussions being held in parliament on the matter, and one even said that the tribes would redeem Kirkuk with their lives.

Source: Al-Sharq Al-Awsat, London, August 27, 2008

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