The Legal Dimensions of the March Events in Southern Kurdistan (1991) in the Light of Constitutional Thought

Abstract

This research entitled “The Legal Dimensions of March Events (1991) in Southern Kurdistan in the Light of Constitutional Thought” is a legal scholarly article that deals with the events of the (uprising) and (Million Migration) of citizens of Southern Kurdistan, which took place in March 1991. This research relays on Analytical Method to present and analyze the opinions of thinkers and scholars of the constitution for the purpose of determining the correct legal nature of these events. As well as from the standpoint of constitutional thought and legal documents that has a constitutional nature and the perspective of the constitutional founders , the research deals with the issue of the constitutional legitimacy of the phenomenon of revolution and mass uprising, and the researcher has interpreted and analyzed the legal implications of the events of March (1991) in Southern Kurdistan, and in conclusion, the researcher came to the conclusion that: These events, in terms of their nature or legal adaptation, are a “revolution” and have had legal implications for the political and legal system in Kurdistan Region-Iraq. As well as had negative legal effects on the sovereignty of the Iraqi state at that time.