Major parts of Northern Iraq scheduled to be handed over to Iraqi forces within five months

"In northern Iraq, officials said they expect to hand over major parts of the country to Iraqi forces within the next five months, but most agree that Baghdad will be far behind." *

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* The article didn't say whether Kirkuk was part of the expected hand over. Also, I assume that "officials" means American officials since the article is about the American military in Iraq.

source
The Washington Post. Soldiers in Iraq Say Pullout Would Have Devastating Results. November 6, 2006.

posted: wednesday, november 8, 2006, 9:53 PM ET
update: thursday, november 9, 2006, 3:27 PM ET