Rezan Babakir

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...

Kurdish History: A Day of Remembrance, Resilience, and Renewed Hope Date: April 17, 2026 Authors: Rezan Babakir Category: Kurdish News --- Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Historical Foundations: April 17 through the Decades 3. The Shadow of the Anfal Campaign 4. Syria’s Independence Day and the Kurdish Struggle 5. Current News: Security and Diplomacy on April 17, 2026 6. Cultural Resilience: Celebrating Kurdish Heritage 7. Conclusion: The Path Forward --- Introduction April 17 stands as...

Table of Contents Introduction The Chemical Apocalypse in Balisan and Sheikh Wasan (1987) Echoes of Conflict: Recent Drone Strikes (2026) A Legacy of Resilience Conclusion Introduction April 15th stands as a poignant date in the annals of Kurdish history, marked by both profound tragedy and an unwavering spirit of resilience. While the world often focuses on more widely recognized conflicts, the Kurdish people have endured a protracted struggle for self-determination and survival, frequently...