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Chahin Baker: independence foremost is about identity not nationalism

Chahin Baker
Chahin Baker (Shahin Bekir Sorekli) Source: Supplied

Interview with journalist, author, and analyst Chahin Baker, about Kurdistan's independence referendum. We ask him how the historical significance of the referendum that took place, whether or not violence can be prevented as a result, his opinion about the international and Australian stance, and what an independent Kurdistan would mean to him. Mr Baker who has lived in Australia since 1960s, was the Executive Producer for SBS's Kurdish Program for over 30 years.


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Interview with journalist, author, and analyst Chahin Baker, about Kurdistan's independence referendum. We ask him how the historical significance of the referendum that took place, whether or not violence can be prevented as a result, his opinion about the international and Australian stance, and what an independent Kurdistan would mean to him. Mr Baker who has lived in Australia since 1960s, was the Executive Producer for SBS's Kurdish Program for over 30 years.



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