Turkoman People's Party
Led by Irfan Kirkukli, the group reportedly has good relations with the PUK and KDP. Kirkukli denied that Kurdish forces were persecuting Turkomans in April 2003, "Kurdistani Nuwe" reported. "Those who are saying that Turkomans are persecuted by the Kurds are simply lying. These attempts are similar to those of the Ba'ath regime, which has tried for years to cause enmity between Kurds and Turkomans in Kirkuk." In its founding statement, posted to http://www.albab.com, the group says: "We believe that our party is formed by an active group who foresee the future and who can produce the most favorable program in the future, having the support of a dedicated and believer base." The group calls for a central government with participation by all groups.
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