The relocation policy of Peshmerga relatives in the government controlled areas 1980-1990, Erbil province an example

Abstract

The policy of exile was used by Iraqi governments, especially the Ba'ath regime, as an effective way to control the Kurdish revolution. Most of the exile involved the deportation of Kurdish villagers to southern Iraq and Kurdistan forced camps. This study targets the exile of Peshmerga relatives who have inhabited residence in areas under government authority. In order to force the Peshmerga to leave his Peshmerga work, the government subjected their relatives to various unfavorable conditions, including the policy of deportation. Sometimes these relocations were to villages under the control of the Peshmerga, sometimes to southern Iraq and sometimes to neighboring countries. In order to discuss this issue and its implications, the title “*The relocation policy of Peshmerga relatives in the government-controlled areas 1980-1990, Erbil province an example*” has been chosen for the study. The main research question is: What was the main purpose of the government in this type of exile? What impact has this type of exile had on the Peshmerga? In this context, this study attempts to answer these questions and several sub-questions by analyzing and interpreting the process based on the use of historical research methods. This type of deportation has had an impact on the Peshmerga and their family. Although the Iraqi government has not been able to prevent people from joining the ranks of the Peshmerga, while this policy had impact.