In late February, imprisoned PKK leafer Abdullah Öcalan announced the disarmament of the party. CPT Iraqi Kurdistan reports on the announcement’s regional impact on the ground.
We come before you with heavy hearts, deeply concerned by the urgent and ongoing harm done to our homeland. In Iraqi Kurdistan, forests, farmland, and
It has been nearly two months since the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) announced its intention to dissolve its organizational structure and cease all activities carried
This month has been one of the most difficult times for civilians in Iraqi Kurdistan. Israeli jets have flown through our skies on their way
This month, several steps have been taken toward peace in Iraqi Kurdistan. The PKK has announced the dissolution of its armed wing, outlining specific steps
CPT Iraqi Kurdistan has recorded at least 210 Turkish military bombardments and helicopter assaults in the region since the PKK’s ceasefire announcement.
As we reflect on the recent celebration of Newroz, the Kurdish New Year – a symbol of spring and renewal – we remember the vibrant
CPT Iraqi Kurdistan has documented 14 Turkish attacks in the region since Abdullah Öcalan’s call for peace last week.
Teachers and government employees began this month with a hunger strike outside of the UN office in Sulemani. They were demanding that the government pay
On Tuesday 18 February, CPT Iraqi Kurdistan attended a ceremony in Baghdad to celebrate the recent award of the Dutch government’s Human Rights Tulip prize. CPTer Kamaran Othman’s acceptance speech explained what the award meant for the team’s work.