Ibranum: Thirteenth Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Ibranum was the thirteenth Gutian king of Mesopotamia c. 2113 BCE. Discover his place in Kurdish ancestral history and the first Kurdish empire.
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Irarum: Twelfth Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Irarum was the twelfth Gutian king of Mesopotamia c. 2115 BCE. Discover his place in Kurdish ancestral history and the first Kurdish empire.
Read article →Kurum: Eleventh Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Kurum was the eleventh Gutian king of Mesopotamia c. 2121 BCE. Discover his place in Kurdish ancestral history and the first Kurdish empire.
Read article →Iarlagash: Tenth Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Iarlagash was the tenth Gutian king of Mesopotamia c. 2124 BCE. Discover his place in Kurdish ancestral history and the first Kurdish empire.
Read article →Ibate: Ninth Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Ibate was the ninth Gutian king of Mesopotamia c. 2127 BCE. Discover his place in Kurdish ancestral history and the first Kurdish empire.
Read article →Iarlagab (Yarlagab): Eighth Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Iarlagab was the eighth Gutian king of Mesopotamia c. 2142 BCE. Discover his place in Kurdish ancestral history and the first Kurdish empire.
Read article →Igeshaush: Seventh Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Igeshaush was the seventh Gutian king of Mesopotamia c. 2148 BCE. Discover his place in Kurdish ancestral history and the first Kurdish empire.
Read article →Inimabakesh: Sixth Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Inimabakesh was the sixth Gutian king of Mesopotamia c. 2153 BCE. Discover his place in Kurdish ancestral history and the first Kurdish empire.
Read article →Elulmesh: Fifth Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Elulmesh was the fifth Gutian king of Mesopotamia c. 2159 BCE. Discover his place in Kurdish ancestral history and the Sumerian King List.
Read article →Shulme: Fourth Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Shulme was the fourth Gutian king of Mesopotamia c. 2165 BCE. Discover his place in Kurdish ancestral history and the Sumerian King List.
Read article →Nikillagah: Third Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Nikillagah was the third Gutian king of Mesopotamia c. 2171 BCE. Discover his place in Kurdish ancestral history and the Sumerian King List.
Read article →Inkishush: Second Kurdish King of the Gutian Dynasty
Inkishush was the second Gutian king to rule Mesopotamia c. 2177 BCE. Discover his role in the first Kurdish empire and his place on the Sumerian King List.
Read article →Imta: First Kurdish King of Ancient Mesopotamia
Imta was the first Gutian king to rule Mesopotamia c. 2180 BCE. Discover his legacy as a proto-Kurdish ancestor and the dawn of the Zagros mountain dynasty.
Read article →Soad Hosny: The Cinderella of Arab Cinema with Kurdish Roots
Soad Hosny: Egyptian cinema’s Cinderella, daughter of a Kurdish calligrapher, star of 83 films, and icon of the Arab world whose mysterious death remains unsolved.
Read article →Selahattin Demirtaş: The Kurdish Leader Who Ran for President From a Prison Cell
Selahattin Demirtaş: Kurdish politician, lawyer, author, and HDP leader who ran for president from prison. Learn his story, legacy, and imprisonment.
Read article →Kurdish World in Crisis: Drone Strikes, Rojava, and Iraq’s New President — April 2026
Overview April 2026 has brought a cascade of consequential developments across the Kurdish world. Iranian drones are striking exile camps in Iraqi Kurdistan with renewed intensity, the last American soldiers have withdrawn from Rojava leaving the Kurdish SDF exposed, a Kurdish politician has been elected as Iraq's president ending months of political deadlock, and jailed Kurdish politicians in Turkey are signalling a new chapter in the peace process debate. This briefing covers all major storie
Read article →Kurdish News Briefing — April 23, 2026: Drone Strikes, Rojava’s Uncertain Future & Iraq’s New President
Introduction April 23, 2026. The Kurdish world wakes to a week of consequence. Iranian drones continue to rain down on exile camps in Iraqi Kurdistan, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps escalates its campaign against opposition groups it accuses of serving Western and Israeli interests. In Syria, the last U.S. soldier has departed Rojava, bringing a decade-long American military presence to an end and leaving the Kurdish SDF to navigate an uncertain future under a Syrian government backed
Read article →Kurdish News Roundup: Budget Pressure, Regional Diplomacy, and the Push for Kurdish Unity
A 1,000+ word Kurdish news roundup covering budget tensions between Erbil and Baghdad, regional diplomacy, Kurdish unity, and the key developments readers should watch next.
Read article →Beyond the Shield: What the 2026 U.S. Withdrawal Really Means for Syrian Kurds
Introduction For over a decade, the presence of U.S. forces in northeastern Syria was the ultimate tripwire — a security umbrella that allowed the Syrian Kurds to carve out an unprecedented level of autonomy in a region they called Rojava. It was an experiment unlike anything the Middle East had seen: a secular, multi-ethnic, gender-equal administration rising from the rubble of civil war, underpinned by the quiet but overwhelming military power of the United States.But as of April 16, 2026, th
Read article →Kurdish News Briefing: IRGC Drone Strikes, U.S. Exits Rojava & Kurdish President Elected in Iraq — April 22, 2
Introduction April 22, 2026. For the Kurdish people, this week has brought both loss and consequence. Iranian drone attacks continue to target Kurdish opposition camps in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, killing Peshmerga fighters. In Syria, the U.S. has completed its final withdrawal from the last military bases it held in Rojava, leaving the Kurdish SDF to navigate an uncertain future under a new Syrian government backed by Turkey. And in Iraq, the election of a Kurdish politician as president h
Read article →The Spirit of April 19: From Ancient Festivals to Modern Resilience in Kurdish History
Table of Contents1. [Introduction](#introduction)2. [Red Wednesday: The Sacred Yezidi New Year](#red-wednesday-the-sacred-yezidi-new-year)3. [Historical Diplomacy: The Kissinger Authorizations of 1972](#historical-diplomacy-the-kissinger-authorizations-of-1972)4. [The 1991 Exodus: A Legacy of Survival](#the-1991-exodus-a-legacy-of-survival)5. [Contemporary Context: April 19, 2026](#contemporary-context-april-19-2026)6. [Conclusion: The Unyielding Kurdish Identity](#conclusion-the-unyielding-kurd
Read article →April 18: A Day of Survival, Diplomacy, and Unyielding Resilience in Kurdish History
A comprehensive look at Kurdish history on April 18, focusing on the 1991 uprising and contemporary resilience.
Read article →Kurdish Resilience: Navigating Geopolitical Currents and Historical Echoes on April 18, 2026
Explore the latest Kurdish news on April 18, 2026, including drone attacks in Iraqi Kurdistan, regional political shifts, and historical reflections.
Read article →Kurdish History: A Day of Remembrance, Resilience, and Renewed Hope
Kurdish History: A Day of Remembrance, Resilience, and Renewed HopeDate: April 17, 2026Authors: Rezan BabakirCategory: Kurdish News---Table of Contents1. Introduction2. Historical Foundations: April 17 through the Decades3. The Shadow of the Anfal Campaign4. Syria’s Independence Day and the Kurdish Struggle5. Current News: Security and Diplomacy on April 17, 20266. Cultural Resilience: Celebrating Kurdish Heritage7. Conclusion: The Path Forward---IntroductionApril 17 stands as a poignant date in
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