During the invasion of Iraq, Iraqi forces retreated from northern Iraqi Kurdistan into cities.

British policy at this point still regarded northern Kurdistan as would be described in articles 62-64 of the Treaty of Sevres.

This would reflect negatively on King Faysal of Iraq, as weapons would come to northern Kurdistan via Iraq.

Kani Xulam, a Kurd from northern Kurdistan.

Whilst in northern Kurdistan their radiator burst but a replacement was built in Arbil auto bazaar and the team continued into Iran.

It is also very popular among Muslim Kurds in northern Kurdistan and many people recite its poems by heart.

The religion is practiced in the Kurdish dialect of northern Iraqi Kurdistan, Kirmaji.

"We hope to go to our country in northern Iraqi Kurdistan to have consultations with the leaders over there," Mr. Chalabi said.

But fighting in northern Kurdistan continues, as well as low-intensity fighting by Shiites in the south against the military.

The mountains in northern Kurdistan proved to be an excellent place to hide and camp out.