On August 19, 2025, journalist Sherwan Sherwani was tried and convicted in the Bnaslawa Misdemeanor Court for allegedly threatening a security officer inside the Erbil
July recorded one of the most repressive and aggressive periods of the year for journalists and activists by governmental authorities and entities. During the month,
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
After a visit to the house of Ashti Khan, the CPT Iraqi Kurdistan team hears the story of how a women’s march interrupted a bloody civil war.
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