A letter to Kurdistan
Kurdishaspect.com - By Ali Tawfik-Shukor
First, many congratulations are due for the successful elections in Kurdistan. Despite some voting irregularities (which occur in any election, let alone in a region only starting its democratic experiment), the parliamentary and presidential elections were a resounding success, and are truly a beacon of hope, and serve as a model for the wider region.
It was a proud moment to see different politicians actively campaigning, and engaging their constituencies. But what mostly caught our hearts, were the people of Kurdistan, who bravely voted en masse to support their march towards democracy and freedom.
What distinguishes the people of Kurdistan from others in the Mideast is their long and arduous struggle for freedom. What we have today is a result of a century of active resistance, sacrifice and sheer bravery. Our generation will never take the sacrifices of our forefathers for granted.
We must not pause to celebrate for too long - the work is just beginning. We have a historic opportunity to unite the Kurdistani house, and to work together in a spirit of cooperation and partnership. Let us leverage the expertise of our Kurdish Diaspora – it is truly a powerhouse waiting to be unleashed. Most importantly, let us embrace the passion, bravery and will of our people, without whom, the noble Kurdish cause would have been long lost.
Now that the elections are over, let us move away from rhetoric, towards actions that promote social justice and democratic accountability – actions that foster a culture of education and innovation, and promote the health and wellbeing of the people of Kurdistan.
Let us aim high, and serve as an example to the rest of the world – to show that wisdom, tolerance and freedom will prevail over ignorance, hate and injustice. May the star of Kurdistan shine forever bright.
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July 30 , 2009
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