KURDISTAN

Latest News

• Azadiya Welat newspaper ceases print edition 

  Azadiya Welat newspaper decided to cease its print edition after all print houses refused to print the only Kurdish language newspaper.
• Campaign launched to boycott Turkish goods 

  Activists in the Germiyan region have launched a campaign to boycott Turkish goods, and say Turkish goods should be banned throughout Başurê Kurdistan.
• Former Kurdish mayor sentenced to 12 years in prison 

  A Turkish court sentenced co-mayor of Bitlis’ Hizan district to 12 years in prison.
• Public servants continue protests in Southern Kurdistan 

  Kurdish public servants led by teachers continue to protest the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) for its failure to pay the salaries.
• HPG: Six members of counter-guerrilla forces killed in Gever 

  HPG stated that six members of Turkish counter-guerrilla forces were killed in Gever, Hakkari.
• Turkish military operation in Cudi 

  Turkish army has started a three-day military operation in Cudi region of Şırnak.
• Trustees and their aversion to monuments 

  Trustees take down the signs with names of Kurdish politicians, writers and intellectuals from municipal parks, and have added the monument erected in memory of the 16 civilians massacred in the 1992 Nusaybin Newroz to the list of monuments they tore down
• Several Turkish soldiers reportedly killed in Siirt 

  Reports say several soldiers and village guards were killed in clashes that broke out between guerilla forces and the Turkish army in Eruh.
• Father killed, mother jailed by the state 

  Wife of Mahmut Duymak, who was burned alive alongside dozens of others during the self-governance resistance in Cizre, has been jailed.
• At least 6 Turkish soldiers wounded in clash in Amed countryside 

  Fighting erupted during the Turkish army’s operation in the rural areas of Amed’s Hazro district. According to the Turkish media, 6 soldiers got wounded.
• ISIS mentality in Nusaybin: Newroz monument torn down 

  Having usurped the Nusaybin Municipality, the government has torn down the Newroz monument erected in the memory of 16 people who had been massacred.
• Êzidîs protest the Turkish state’s threats against Shengal 

  The Êzidî people have taken to the streets against the threats of invasion against Shengal by the Turkish state.
• The occupation of Turkey moves from Afrin to Bashur 

  The situation in Southern Kurdistan is tense. On the one hand, the Turkish state is constantly attacking the territory. On the other hand, public employees have been on strike for five days demanding the payment outstanding salaries.
• Anti-government protests spread in Southern Kurdistan 

  Anti-government protests in Southern Kurdistan continue spreading on the fifth day.
• UN concerned over use of excessive force by KDP 

  United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) expresses concern over the use of excessive force by Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) against protestors in Southern Kurdistan.
• KDP detains Tevgera Azadî co-chair Şilan Şakir 

  Tevgera Azadî co-chair Şîlan Şakir has been detained by KDP security forces in Zaxo in Southern Kurdistan.
• What does Shengal say about the withdrawal of PKK guerrillas? 

  After the occupation of Afrin, Turkish President Erdoğan is now threatening to invade Shengal. The Ezidi population believes that the PKK is just an excuse for the Turkish state to invade and annex the region.
• Barzani justifies Turkish massacre in Southern Kurdistan 

  Barzani justified the invasion attacks of the Turkish state on Southern Kurdistan, defending that “there are reasons”.
• "Our people and forces of democracy will prevail in this fight" 

  People’s Defense Central Headquarters Commander Murat Karayılan stated that “the path to the Middle Eastern revolution will be open” when the AKP-MHP fascism is broken.
• “Turkish bases in Bashur are permitted by the government" 

  Hewlêr Provincial Council Member Got said the government has great support for the presence of the Turkish state in Southern Kurdistan. "KDP government has ties of interest with Turkey, so they both fail to protect the region and aid Turkish forces."
• Turkish jets destroy Çemço Bridge 

  Turkish fighter jets have bombed villages in the Behdinan region. The bombing destroyed the Çemço Bridge, which connected the Nêrwe and Rêkan villages.
• One kolber murdered in Rojhilat 

  Iranian forces have raked through a group of kolbers on the borderline in Rojhilat, killing one kolber.
• HPG statement on Turkish military operation and bombardment 

  HPG reported Turkish military operation in the rural areas of Hakkari province in Northern Kurdistan and aerial bombardments on Medya Defense Zones in Southern Kurdistan.
• Turkey declares curfew in Diyarbakir 

  Turkish governor of Diyarbakir declared a curfew in 37 villages and hamlets of Hani and Lice districts of Diyarbakir.
• Turkish-Iranian border became the grave of many Kurds 

  On the border between Eastern and Northern Kurdistan 125 Kurds were killed in the last 15 years for "illegal border crossing". On the other hand, refugees from all over the world can cross into Turkey without any problems.