"In Turkey's interest
Sunday, January 30 2005 @ 10:39 PM Central Standard Time
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By Meliha Altunisik
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'The possibility of a civil war is the worst-case scenario. The Kirkuk issue will continue to be high on the agenda of Turkish policy-makers.'
In general, Turkey has been a supporter of 'free and fair elections in Iraq' and considers the upcoming elections of January 30 a critical part of Iraq's transition. According to Ankara, the elections may ease problems of transition, decrease violence and instability, and bring normalization and legitimacy to the post-Saddam regime. The holding of elections has also been in line with Turkey's general Iraq policy that calls for a unified, stable, and democratic Iraq. "
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