Kurdistan

Latest News

• Turkish military operation in Batman countryside continues 

  Turkish army’s operation in the countryside of Batman province continues with the participation of special units and village guards.
• HDK: Silence in the face of Iranian attacks is unaccaptable 

  HDK Secretary General Aso Hesenzade said; “The silence of some Southern Kurdistan parties and the international community in the face of Iranian attacks, is unacceptable.”
• Cizre Co-mayor: We will send the trustees away in the elections 

  Co-mayor of Cizre Kunur said they will send away the trustees that have usurped the DBP municipalities in the elections.
• Rojhilat protested against execution of Kurdish activists 

  Shopkeepers kept their shutters down to protest against Iranian execution of Kurdish activists and attacks in South Kurdistan.
• KCK 12 September statement: Common struggle is the solution 

  The KCK has issued a written statement to mark the 38th anniversary of the 12 September 1980 military coup stressing that the solution lies in the common struggle of the peoples
• Turkish army bombing Heftanin region in South Kurdistan 

  A fire broke out as a result of the bombing and damages are reported in the village of Nizore.
• Kurdish parties met in Kirkuk for the first time 

  Representatives of all Kurdish parties met in Kirkuk. The first time such a meeting take place since Iraqi forces took control of the disputed area on 16 October 2017.
• AKP members threaten the people through the usurper in Van 

  AKP members are threatening the people in Van and saying, “Don’t bother voting for the HDP, another trustee will be appointed.”
• Election campaign kicked off in South Kurdistan 

  The election campaign in South Kurdistan has kicked off today. Elections are to be held on 30 September
• Operation and Conflict in Amed 

  HPG Press centre revealed details of the invading Turkish army in Amed and action by the guerrillas in Hakkari.
• Female prisoners in Tehran protest the executions 

  Female prisoners in the Evin Prison in Tehran protested the execution of Zanyar and Luqman Muradi and Ramin Huseyin Penahi by the Iranian state and offered their condolences for the families.
• New formula for government that includes Kurds in Iraq 

  A new formula has emerged in the ongoing efforts to form the new government in Iraq. The Sairun and Fetih Coalitions have reportedly agreed on a formula that includes the Kurds.
• Turkish army still bombing Amediye 

  Turkish warplanes continued to bomb the region of Amediye in South Kurdistan.
• Tuberculosis threat looms over camps in Shehba 

  Shehba Health Coordination Spokesperson Rîm Qermo said the number of tuberculosis cases has risen from 45 to 77 in the tent camps in Shehba. Qermo said the disease is spreading and called for urgent help.
• Campaign for Kurdistan Parliamentary elections to begin tomorrow 

  The election campaign for the Kurdistan region parliamentary elections will kick off on Tuesday 11 September
• HPG carried out sabotage action against Turkish army in Hakkari 

  HPG guerrillas carried out a sabotage action against a military convoy of the invading Turkish army in Hakkari.
• Iran shelling Bradost area 

  The Iranian army is shelling highlands in the Bradost area
• KCK condemned Iran attacks, expressed condolences to families 

  The KCK Executive Council co-chairmanship condemned Iran's execution of Kurdish activists and attacks on Koyê.
• Turkish warplanes bombing Amediye 

  Turkish warplanes are carried out bombardments in the region of Amediye, South Kurdistan.
• Iraqi President Masun issued statement on Koye attack 

  President Fuad Masum said the attack “represents a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of the country’s security”. 
• HPG statement on action and conflict in Hakkari province 

  The HPG Press Centre has released a press statement on latest action and conflict in Hakkari province. 
• Number of casualties in Koyê rose to 21 

  Attack on Eastern Kurdistan Democratic Party  (HDK) and the Kurdistan Democratic Party-Iran (PDK-I) left 21 dead
• Number of dead of attack against Koyê increased 

  The number of those who lost their lives in the Iranian regime's bombardment of the Eastern Kurdistan Democratic Party  (HDK) and the Kurdistan Democratic Party-Iran (PDK-I) in Koyê rose to 14.
• Iranian regime bombs two party bases in Hewlêr - UPDATED  

  Iran’s UAVs and artilleries have bombed the Eastern Kurdistan Democratic Party (HDK) and Kurdistan Democratic Party Iran (PDK-I) headquarters in Hewlêr’s Koyê district.
• No information on Zanyar and Luqman Muradi, faced with executions 

  There is no information on Zanyar and Luqman Muradi, who are facing the threat of imminent execution in Iran. Their families are waiting in front of the prison.