Category: Interview
In response to IKHRW, Suleiman Alikhan: Turkey is a threat to all Kurds
Given Turkey’s growing military presence in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), especially in areas controlled by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) led by Massoud Barzani, speculation is growing about Turkey’s real goals in Kurdish circles. On the other hand, the KDP, without Baghdad’s permission, has allowed Turkey to establish about 20 military barracks deep in […]
In an interview with IKHRW, Kurdish journalist: KDP suppresses freedom of expression
Due to the escalation of political and economic crises in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), criticism and protests against the KRG are increasing day by day, calling it a party-based, tribal and family government. While Baghdad accuses the KRG of failing to meet its oil obligations and cuts budgets, the payment of staff salaries has […]
PJAK must answer: Where is Nian Darvishi?
The correspondent of the Iranian Kurdistan Human Rights Watch (IKHRW) managed to interview and talk to the family of Nian Darvishi, the daughter of Abdul, born in ۲۰۰۳٫ “Late last summer, my daughter was deceived and kidnapped by members of the group,” Abdul Darvishi, Nian’s father, told the IKHRW. He said that some members of […]
Nasser Alizadeh, unknown fate?
To determine the fate of the lives of the other Iranian members of PJAK, the Iranian Kurdistan Human Rights Watch (IKHRW) reporter contacted Nasser Alizadeh’s family. Nasser Alizadeh is the son of Aladdin, born in 1992, and a villager from Qotur Khoy. His family, who are also struggling with earthquake damage these days, are deeply […]
How PJAK kidnapped Shayan Mohammadi
The Iranian Kurdistan Human Rights Watch (IKHRW)had already quoted PKK sources as saying that PJAK and PKK members had died of corona in the mountains. But PJAK blamed their deaths on “difficult natural conditions in the operational areas due to the cold and blizzard.” One of these forces was Iranian. It is unknown now what […]
Jafar Pourang a victim of PJAK
Interview with Jafar Pourang‘s father On Tuesday, March 10, 2020, the PKK-affiliated Firat News Agency reported that “it renewed its agreement with the ideals of the victims of the liberation of Kurdistan killed by Turkish attacks on 29 June 2019.” The news agency wrote that Jafar Purang, with the organizational code of Agir Beritan, was […]
Interview with families of Iranian child soldiers, members of the PKK and PJAK
Documented and convincing reports by the Iranian Kurdistan Human Rights Watch (IKHRW) on the burial and killing of a number of Iranian teenagers and youths in PJAK headquarters and non-standard caves due to avalanches and heavy snow caused numerous reactions and questions in the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the Kurdish regions of Iran. IKHRW […]
Galeban: Government offers 300 million Rials to Qotur
In an interview with Iranian Kurdistan Human Rights Watch, Rasoul Galeban, a Kurdish activist and journalist, described the current situation of people and homes in the Qotur earthquake-hit region as “deplorable” and described “lack of management assistance” as an important factor in failing to deliver better services to the people. In a part of his […]
Dr. Alireza Sharifi Announces Start of Kurdish Language Teacher Training Course at Saqez Payam Noor University
Lawyer and Dean of Saqez Payam Noor University: After several courses and providing the necessary conditions, we will move towards the establishment of Kurdish language and literature department. The right of teaching the mother tongue, in many human rights documents and treaties, such as the Charter of the Mother tongue, the Universal Declaration of the […]
Nevzat Bingol/Iran’s message to US: We will expel you from the Middle East
After the US president ordered to kill General Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian military, the move has received widespread reactions. Political and military officials as well as the Iranian people participated in an unprecedented level in the funeral of General Qasem Soleimani and unanimously demanded severe avenge. US President Donald Trump threatened to retaliate by […]