CPT Iraqi Kurdistan is embarking on a project to document the civilian impact of Turkish and Iranian cross-border bombings in Iraqi Kurdistan since 1990
Report released by CPT and End Cross Border Bombing Coalition Partners finds 2022 the deadliest year since 2015 for civilians in Northern Iraq under Turkish military bombardments.
Sherwan Sherwani was convicted of forgery and falsification of documents in his most recent trial just months before his scheduled release.
Sherwan Sherwani was due to be released in two months after serving three years in jail for his journalistic reporting
On 13 January, two teenagers were on Chiadel Mountain minding a herd of goats when Turkish artillery shelling exploded in front of them.
Lessons from a Kurdish Peacemaker
Kurdish journalist Eyaz Karem remains under threat even after serving time in prison. The recent court summons to testify in Sherwan Sherwani’s case may be a ploy to further persecute him.
Turkish Armed Forces have conducted at least 11 bombardments, some up to 200 kilometres inside Iraqi Kurdistan territory
Even after ten years of living in Sulaimani, Fardin and his family were forced by security police to flee to Erbil, unable to find stability as refugees in Iraqi Kurdistan
Taking a stand for LGBTQ+ and women’s rights comes with a price in Iraqi Kurdistan
CPT really needs your support in raising $10k in September. Unfortunately, we are behind our financial targets and need your help. We want to dedicate the month of September to bringing people together around the dinner table. You can choose the date, who you invite and what you cook (though our teams have some great recipes prepared!) We’d love to hear if you’d be interested.
There’s no commitment needed at this stage.