Qasim 's response was to negotiate with the Kurds and successfully restored relations between the Arabs and the Kurds .
Barzani had delivered an ultimatum to Qasim in August 1961 demanding an end to authoritarian rule ; recognition of Kurdish autonomy ; and restoration of democratic liberties .
Qasim 's response was to negotiate with the Kurdish and successfully restored relations between the Arabs and the Kurdish .
Barzani had delivered an ultimatum to Qasim in August 1961 demanding an end to authoritarian rule ; recognition of Kurdish autonomy ; and restoration of democratic liberties .