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PKK Left Turkey, But Its Shadow Looms Heavier Over Iran and Iraq

The announcement of the withdrawal of PKK forces from Turkish soil, rather than signaling peace, could mark the start of…

Kurdish Rural Women: Silent Voices Amidst Poverty, Insecurity, and Extremism

In the mountainous villages of Kurdistan, being a woman means running a marathon of suffering and responsibility; from dawn till…

The Hidden Cost: Child Soldiers and Foreign Aid in Syria

Kurdish armed groups, backed by foreign nations, are conscripting children into military ranks and training them for combat purposes. The…

Deadly Silence in Washington: Children Sacrificed in the Fight Against ISIS

The de facto alliance between the U.S. and Kurdish armed groups, despite the legal proscription of the PKK, has sacrificed…

Teachers in Kurdistan: Defenders of Human Rights

World Teachers’ Day provides an opportunity to focus on the vital role of teachers in Iranian Kurdistan—individuals who, by educating…

Non-Violence Day: The Enduring Cycle of Violence in Kurdistan

October 2nd, the International Day of Non-Violence, commemorates Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy against violence. However, in many Kurdish-populated regions, slogans of…

Culture, Music, and Art: The Living Legacy of the Kurds

Handicrafts, local music, and cultural festivals offer a window into the rich Kurdish culture that has yet to be fully…

World Peace Day and the Kurds: Ending the Cycle of Violence or Perpetuating the Crisis?

For years, Kurds in four Middle Eastern countries have been victims of violent policies and the activities of armed groups.…

Suicide in Kurdish Armed Groups: A Hidden Crisis Amid War and Exploitation

Every year, thousands of people worldwide die by suicide. Yet, amidst these statistics, the silent voices of the women and…

PJAK and MOAREBEH: Analyzing a Controversial Case

From the perspective of Iranian criminal law and international law, civil and social activism is never subject to the death…

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