Human Rights Violations

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I Went for Work, But Ended Up in an Armed Group: Mehran’s Account of His Years in the Kurdistan Freedom Party

A former member of the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) reveals how he was abducted under the guise of false employment…

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Redefining the Child Soldier: Beyond the Battlefield to Systemic Exploitation

Modern human rights law redefines child soldier recruitment beyond front-line combat, recognizing that recruitment, ideological training, and auxiliary roles within…

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Reproductive Violence Against Child Soldiers: The Hidden Layer of Exploitation in Armed Conflict

International law scholar Rosemary Grey exposes how armed groups use reproductive violence to control child soldiers. Human rights bodies must…

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Who Answers When Children Die in Military Camps?

The tragic deaths of underage recruits in Komala camps spark urgent questions about child safety. Discover why Kurdish armed groups…

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When International Agreements Turn to Wastepaper: Will the World Remain Silent?

As airstrikes devastate schools and hospitals, international legal frameworks crumble under geopolitical pressure. Read Dr. Pourshams' urgent analysis on how…

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The Right to Education: The First Casualty of Kurdish Child Recruitment

Kurdish armed groups continue to systematically strip children of their future. Discover how child recruitment destroys the fundamental right to…

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Iranian Kurdistan Human Rights Watch Launches System for Direct Submission of Human Rights Reports

The Iranian Kurdistan Human Rights Watch (IKHRW) has launched a secure, direct reporting platform on its official website, inviting citizens,…

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Legal Analysis of the “Geneva Call” Deed of Commitment and Its Execution Challenges; Case Study: Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK)

A legal critique of the Geneva Call deed of commitment signed by the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), evaluating the deep…

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Official Acceptance of Responsibility for a Murder in Marivan: “Punishment” or Extrajudicial Execution?

The military wing of PJAK (YRK) officially claimed responsibility for the extrajudicial killing of Omid Vashkalani in Marivan on May…

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Narrative of a Defected Girl from the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan: From Recruitment at 16 to Experiencing Insecurity, Violence, and Lack of Support

Former PDKI member Parisa Feyzi exposes the reality of child soldier recruitment, systemic sexual violence, and the lack of institutional…

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