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Quite some interesting information and news from the Kurdish regions – Bakur (Turkey), Başȗr (Iraq), Rojava (Syria) and Rojhilat (Iran) – is rarely, if ever, reported by the mainstream media.
The Kurdish Institute tries to fill this gap by reporting on a regular basis through its own news page recent facts and events, both from the Kurdish regions and from the rest of the world.
Renewed Attacks by Iraqi Army on Ezidis in Sinjar Who Survived IS Genocide in 2014
With a large number of soldiers, armored vehicles and tanks, the Iraqi army entered Sinjar (Şengal) and again attacked the YBŞ (Şengal Resistance Units), the YJŞ (Şengal Women’s Units) and the Asayîşa Êzîdxanê (internal security forces of the Yazidis). There is also a...
Anti-Armenian Vandalism in Brussels – Support from the Kurdish Community in Belgium
In Ixelles (Brussels), the memorial monument for the Armenian Genocide was defaced with hateful symbols and accusations. This outrage was committed the day after the commemorations of the genocide on Sunday 24 April. With no doubt, the symbols point in the direction...
Call to our politicians – Stop the Turkish invasion of Southern Kurdistan
With the world's focus on Ukraine, now seemed the perfect time for Turkish President Erdogan to launch a devastating invasion of the Kurdish region of northern Iraq. After the occupation of Afrin (Northern Syria – 2018) and an invasion of Rojava in northeastern Syria...
“War against the Kurds will not prevent Erdogan’s downfall”
A recent statement of the Kurdistan National Kongress (KNK) concerning the new Turkish Military aggression and occupation attempt against South Kurdistan (N. Iraq): On 17 April, the Turkish state launched a new military campaign aimed at occupying the areas of Şikefta...
AL-HOLE CAMP: THE UNANNOUNCED ISIS WILAYA — Report from the KCCRC by MOHAMMED MOSTAFA HASSAN
"Wilaya" is an Islamic term and means power, authority or some kind of right. That is the reason why researcher Mohammed Mostafa Hassan uses this term in the title for his recent report on the Al-Hole Camp in the Northeast of Syria. Hassan describes it as "the most...
Belgian lawcase: Charges against 4 suspected Turkish agents – Involvement of the Turkish authorities
Four Turkish agents will be prosecuted for participating in an association of criminals and in the activities of a terrorist group. The case is being heard by the 23rd Criminal Chamber of the Brussels court of first instance on Friday 11 March 2022. The 4 defendants...
Stop Turkey’s Aerial Genocide Against the Kurds – Press Release 2-02-2022 – Executive Council of the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK)
On February 1st at 10 pm the Turkish Air Force carried out a systematic bombing campaign against civilian areas throughout Kurdistan. These areas include the Refugee Camp in Mexmûr (Maxmur), Geliyê Kersê, Barê and Çil Mêra near Şengal (Sinjar) in Southern Kurdistan...
“Dual Realities” – An interview with Kurdish writer Burhan Sönmez (Harvard Review / 20-01-2022)
The Kurdish writer Burhan Sönmez is one of the most exciting, innovative voices in Turkish and Kurdish literature today. He is author of five award-winning novels and president of PEN International, an international writers' organization committed to the freedom of...
“A document that marks 2021!” – Doğan Özgüden, Artı Gerçek, January 2, 2022
In his article below, Doğan Özgüden, journalist and long-time friend of the Kurdish Institute, looks back at the New Year's moments he experienced since 75 years ago. Doğan analyzes during those many years what has or has not changed in ‘his Turkey’ where he grew up...
