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Trial of three political Kurdish women and one man delayed, in Syria
Kurdistan Institute for Political Issues Condemn the Ban of DTP (Kurdish Democratic Society Party)
EUTCC strongly condemns Turkey’s ban on DTP
Kurdish conscript Khalil Bozan Sheikh Muslim is one of the new victims ...
Letter to José Manuel Barroso, President of the EU Commission
Zaynab Jalalian’s Letter to the world’s Conscience
Iran: A stubborn murderer of Kurdish human rights activists
Two Kurdish men in their 70s and a 10 year old child arrested in Syria for celebrating Eid al-Adha
KYC's 1st Kurdish Festival
Does the new cabinet have legitimacy?
The Future of Rural Health in Southern Kurdistan
HRW's "On Vulnerable Ground" is on Shaky Ground
Shirkoh Moarefi another Kurdish Activist has been
PDKI Press Release on the rise of executions and the killing of Ihsan Fatahian
Iranian theocratic regime continues to execute Kurds
Four activists from the Democratic Union Party are each sentenced to six years in prison, in Syria
Kurdish/Turkish Peace Initiative and the Current Developments in Turkey
Hunger strike amongst Kurdish political prisoners in Syria
Iranian Kurds in an Age of Globalisation
Response to Amy Howard’s Allegations
Public  Statement on Peace Groups
Further explanations on Kenneth F. McCallion and the Anfal case
KYC Opens a new chapter in Lincoln Nebraska
Lawsuits against the government of Iraq and a company that sold precursor chemicals to Saddam Hussein’s regime go forward 
KNCNA and Kenneth F. McCallion Owe Anfal Victims an Explanation
The Press and Political Processes in Contemporary Iraqi Kurdistan
Campaign in Support of Kurdish Political Prisoners Launched by Women of Azarmehr
The first Kurdish-American film David & Layla now available on iTunes and Netflix
KYC's Fundraiser Party in Atlanta Georgia 
Four fundamental questions about DNO
The First New York Kurdish Film Festival: Cinema Across Borders  October 21-25
DAVID & LAYLA at Kurdish Film Festival
Prevent Iran from getting the bomb, Sign the G-20 petition
Racially motivated attacks in the UK are higher than ever
Remarks by Vice President Biden at joint statement to the press with Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani
South of Kurdistan: political earthquake will change political map Part II
DAVID & LAYLA at Vienna Jewish Film Club
The change  “Goran” between Political Parties & Movemen
When considering the general characteristics of political parties in the Western world we can see that most have taken a Stalinist approach to political ____________________
Bring down the walls!
Linguistic diversity is closely connected to diverse democracy. A nation proud of its diversity will safeguard and protect its dialects. As each ____________________
Kurdistan Region and the Dangers of Remaining within Iraq
November 2009, six years and half have passed since the fall of Saddam’s regime in April 2003. The fall of Saddam’s regime brought hope for Kurds. ____________________
“The Principles of Democratic and Non-democratic Government”
Democratic and non-democratic government is a very significant topic that discuss among politician and people. Both terms have ____________________
Erdogan’s trip to Iran and Turkey’s tilt towards the Islamic regime in Iran
Following the strained relations between Turkey and Israel, Raceb Tayyip Edrogan, the Turkish Prime Minister embarked on an official trip to ____________________
Iranian accusations of separatism and treason
I have received a couple of angry emails from Iranian expatriates accusing our party, the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, of treason and ____________________
What is Mine is Mine; What is Yours is Negotiable
The late Howard K. Smith, the ABC Television News anchor and commentator, used to remind us often of one of his favorite quotations, which he ____________________
Iraq:Partition is the Only Solution
The two co-ordinated attacks which took place on the 25th October in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, were the biggest explosions to take place over ____________________
South of Kurdistan:The Political earthquake will change the political map  Part IV
The entire situation in the south of Kurdistan at present is pioneering. This is not only due to the work of one leader or other individuals, but rather from ____________________
Iraq’s rapidly growing military capability is a great threat to Kurdistan's future
After the invasion in 2003, the Baath party was more or less dissolved.  Adherents and members belonging to ministry of defense, ministry of state for
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Kurdish prisoners have been raped in Iranian prisons since 1979
Documents showing that regimes around the world use rape as a tool to curb political dissent have been brought to public light during different wars ____________________
South of Kurdistan: the political earthquake will change the political map Part III
Nawshirwan Mustafa’s message through some of his followers to PUK leader Talabani and his second in command Kusrat Rasul is that ____________________
Kurdish prisoner tortured to death in Omrye
Guards of a prison in the Kurdish city of Ormye tortured a Kurdish prisoner by the name of Amir Abdullanejad to death on the third of October. Agents of ____________________
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan’s longest suicide letter
Once upon a time, and it was a very bad time, there was a leader, who decided to commit suicide due to a psychological breakdown which left him with ____________________



KA Exclusives
Kurdish Views
A Letter to Ms. Kariane Westrheim, Chair of the EUTCC
KNC - February 5, 2010
The Kurdish National Congress of North America extends to you our best wishes and congratulations on holding the sixth intentional conference on the EU-Turkey
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Leyla Zana to meet EU parliament president
Rudaw  - February 4, 2010
Brussels - The Kurdish politician Leyla Zana will meet the President of the European parliament today.
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A Region and a Superpower: A Special Relationship
Blog - By Qubad Talabani - February 4, 2010
This past week’s visit by Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to the United States underscored the special relationship that has
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A review of “Kurds don’t need a country to build a successful state”
Kurdishaspect.com - By Karim Hasan -- February 3, 2010
Published on January 31, 2010, this article presents a distorted reading of the Kurdish right to state-formation through misuses of facts, distorted concepts and
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Kurdistan says could pump 1 mln bpd oil in 3 years
Reuters  -- February 3, 2010
Iraqi Kurdistan should be able to pump as much as 1 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil within three years, Natural Resources Minister Ashti Hawrami said on
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Open Letter to Turkish Prıme Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Kurdishaspect.com- February 2, 2010
We express our strongest opposition to the arbitrary arrest and detention of human rights lawyer Mr Muharrem Erbey, General Vice Chairperson of the ________________________________
A review  of Bachtyar Ali’s brief article:  “Anti Text”
Kurdishaspect.com - By Karim Hasan - February 1, 2010
I will not undertake a textual review of the structure of the article; rather will focus on the content and consistencies of the method and the main concepts, which
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Statement on President Barzani's meeting with President Obama
KRG - January 26, 2010
Today Masoud Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq was
received at the Oval office by US President Barack Obama.
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Chemical Ali executed for his crimes
Ararat News - January 26, 2010
Brussels, Fiona Lorin, Roni Alasor - Chemical Ali - with real name Hassan al-Majid – has been executed today in Iraq for crimes against the humanity. He was
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Petition against Chemical Ali
Kurdishaspect.com  - January 25, 2010
24/01/2010 LONDON – A recent widespread petition launched on 21 January calls on readers to sign a letter regarding the advocacy of the implementation of
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Justice Should be Served
CHAK  - January 24, 2010
After 35 trial of the Iraqi High Tribunal Court regarding the Halabja Chemical Gas attack of 1988; based on irrefutable historic facts which attest to the extermination
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Iraq denies deployment of Turkish and Egyptian soldiers..
Rudaw  - January 23, 2010
Baghdad - The Iraqi ministry of Foreign Affairs denied the statements earlier this week by Political advisor to Egypt's President, Usama Baz, saying Turkish and
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Turkish reaction to David & Layla: "There is no freaking Kurdistan"
Kurdishaspect.com - By Galawech Rashid  - January 23, 2010
Do not waste your time to watch this crap. Poor script with full of wrong information considering it is based on a true story. OR MAYBE IT WAS NOT MEANT TO BE
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Turkish State and Kurdish Rights
Kurdishaspect.com - By Elkan Saladin Kirkling   - January 20, 2010
It is unfortunate that the Kurdish community has to face such injustices in Turkey. It can be seen throughout history that every race and ethnicity can relate to some
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Opposition movement becomes political party
Rudaw  - January 20, 2010
Slemani - Muhammad Tofiq Rahim, a leader of the Kurdish opposition movement Gorran (Change), confirmed told Rudaw that they have asked the Ministry of
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Iraq Kurds want to resolve oil row, resume exports
Reuters  - January 17, 2010
SULAIMANIYA, Iraq  - The government of Iraqi Kurdistan said on Sunday it wanted to reach an amicable agreement with the Baghdad government over the
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Ten Kurdish Activists have been arrested in the City of Sanandaj in Iran
Kurdishaspect.com - By  Sayeh Hassan  - January 15, 2010
On January 14th ten Kurdish activists were arrested during the second death anniversary of slain student Ebrahim Kotfollahi in the “Behesht Mohammadi”
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Mayor Osman Baydemir forbidden to leave Turkey
Kurdishaspect.com - January 15, 2010
The democratically elected Greater Diyarbakir Mayor, Osman Baydemir , Turkey , has been forbidden by the Turkish authorities from going abroad. ________________________________
Gender, Memory, and Political Discourse
Kurdishaspect.com - January 13, 2010
Al-Anfal (The Spoils) was a series of military attacks launched by the Iraqi state against the Kurdish rural inhabitants in 1988. The offensive took place in 8 stages
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A Smarter Enemy in Iraq 
Defense News - By Ramzy Mardini  - January 13, 2010
The latest string of mass-casualty bombings in Iraq on Dec. 8 exposes not only Iraqi shortcomings in the security sector, but also the efficacy that militants still
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Kurdish festivals and upcoming excitement
Kurdishaspect.com - By Ara Alan - January 10, 2010
Atlanta Georgia’s Kurdish Community is buzzing with preparation and excitement for Kurdish Festival to begin on January 15 2010. Within few days guests will be
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After Ehsan Fatahiyan another Activist Fasih Yasamani has been Executed
Kurdishaspect.com - Translation by Sayeh Hassan - January 6, 2010
This morning at 4am a Kurdish political prisoner Fasih Yasamani was executed by hanging. The authorities have told the Yasamani family that they will not
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EUTCC Statement  on Muharrem Erbey  Arrest
EUTCC - January 6, 2010
The EUTCC deplores the arrest of Mr. Muharrem Erbey, the Vice President of the Human Rights Association of Turkey (IHD) and President of the IHD branch office
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Exposing the Myth of Reform in Iran
Kurdishaspect.com - By Sayeh Hassan - January 3, 2010
Since the recent presidential [S]elections, the international community has had a real glimpse of the brutality and inhumanity of the Islamic Regime of Iran. We've
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A statement by the Gorran Movement about their concerns of Terror and political assassination .....
Gorran - December 31, 2009
We at the Gorran Movement and all of our councils in Europe and abroad are very concerned about the recent developments in the sulaymani region which
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EUTCC Strongly Condemns Turkey’s Actions Towards the Kurds
Kurdishaspect.com - December 28, 2009
It is with the deepest disappointment that we note the recent systematic and antidemocratic arrests of more than 80 persons including 9 democratically
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Peace and Democracy Party Statement
Kurdishaspect.com - December 26, 2009
On Thursday morning, 24 December 2009, an operation was carried out by security forces against the Peace and Democracy Party (Barış ve Demokrasi
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If the Kurds Were Not Muslim
Kurdishaspect.com - By Dr. Aland Mizell  -  December 24, 2009
If the majority of the Kurds were not Muslim, what would their status be by now? Would the Kurds get support from Christian nations? Would Kurds have their
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A journey through growing ripples of Iraqi Oil Industry from the collapse of Othman empire to the US led invasion....
Kurdishaspect.com - By Harem Karem   -  December 21, 2009
The struggle for Iraqi oil started at the beginning of the last century and it played a central role in the occupation of the country by the British in 1917.
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New England Kurdish Association (NEKA)’s Reaction to Closure of Democratic Society Party (DTP)
Kurdishaspect.com -  December 21, 2009
In 1990, the late Turkish leader, Turgut Ozal, was advocating a more liberal political climate. Kurds also wanted to use the open channel through parliament ________________________________
North of Kurdistan: is Turkey returning to the martial law of 1978?
Kurdishaspect.com - By Mufid Abdulla -  December 21, 2009
Anybody who travels to Turkey especially to the Kurdish part in the south of Turkey, realises the poor state of the living conditions for people living there.
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