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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…

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Aryan Alizadeh; A Child Soldier Victim of Online Propaganda

Aryan was only 14 years and 10 months old when he and his friends fell into the trap of the…

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Bardiya Abdi: No Group Fights For Your Future

Bardiya Abdi, a teenager from Paveh, recounts how he fell prey to these promises amid emotional emptiness and family pressures.…

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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…

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Iran-Iraq Security Pact Fuels West Iran’s Development

In an article for Iranian Diplomacy, Mohammad Mahdi Maleki writes that the implementation of the security agreement between Iran and…

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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.…

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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…

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International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances: The Voice of Victims in Iranian Kurdistan

Families of victims of enforced disappearances have been caught between hope and despair for years, with no clear answers about…

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Shahriar Motaei; The Bitter Story of Escaping KOMALA

Poverty, unemployment, and inequality have driven many young Kurds towards migration. However, the light on the other side of the…

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Helya Abdollahi and the Escape from KOMALA’s Prison

At sixteen, Helya Abdollahi, a teenage girl from Sanandaj, found herself struggling with depression and isolation, a result of family…

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