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“Turkey is saying that it wants to preserve Sunni dominance in Mosul. Obviously, there, the Kurds, the Shia, the Iraqi government have their own agendas.”

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Patrick Cockburn
Patrick Cockburn

Patrick Cockburn is a renowned British journalist known for his in-depth reporting on the conflicts in the Middle East. His career began in the 1970s when he started working for The Scotsman. Cockburn is praised for his profound insights into war and conflict, and his work often reveals the complexities of politics and society. more

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