Centre for Kurdish Progress

The London-based Centre for Kurdish Progress advocates for democracy, rule of law and peace in the Middle East.

[Centre for Kurdish Progress @KurdishOrg]

🎤 A legendary night is coming to Manchester.

Şivan Perwer @sivanperwer_1 — the iconic voice of Kurdish music — is performing LIVE at Manchester Central on 20 June 2026, joined by special guest IAMHAKS @iAmHaks.

This is more than a concert. It’s a celebration of our culture, our heritage, and our unity.

📅 Saturday, 20 June 2026
📍 Manchester Central Convention Complex
🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/xCPzcvMiXf

Don’t miss out — book early and share with everyone who needs to be there for an unforgettable night!

[Centre for Kurdish Progress @KurdishOrg]

🖇️ 19 months after elections, Kurdistan Region Deputy PM Qubad Talabani @qubadjt has reaffirmed the PUK's commitment to reaching an agreement on forming the next KRG cabinet — describing the path forward as one rooted in partnership, shared governance and dialogue.

Full article → https://t.co/87PTirHZC4

[Centre for Kurdish Progress @KurdishOrg]

On Eid al-Adha, AANES Foreign Relations Co-Chair @ElhamAhmadSDC visited Kurdish families returning to Afrin — a region they were forced to flee in 2018.

Thousands have now come home. A moving moment, and a reminder of how much still needs to be done to make these returns safe and permanent.

🖇️ Read more → https://t.co/oR0QYGGuyH

[Centre for Kurdish Progress @KurdishOrg]

DEM Party's @PervinBuldan has confirmed a 7–8 article framework law is being drafted and will be presented to Abdullah Öcalan on İmralı after the Eid holiday period.

This is the first concrete legislative step in Turkey's peace & reconciliation process since talks began in October 2024.

🖇️ Read more → https://t.co/LWpKditFHC

[Kurdistan Regional Government @Kurdistan]

سەرۆکی حکومەت پێشوازی لە فەرماندەی گشتیی هێزەکانی سووریای دیموکرات دەکات

ئەمڕۆ سێشەممە 5/26 ، مەسرور بارزانی، سەرۆکی حکومەتی هەرێمی کوردستان، پێشوازی لە مەزڵووم عەبدی فەرماندەی گشتیی هێزەکانی سووریای دیموکرات (هەسەدە) کرد.
لە دیدارەکەدا بیروڕا لەبارەی دوایین گۆڕانکاری و پێشهاتەکانی دۆخى گشتیی سووریا و پرسی كورد له‌و وڵاته‌دا ئاڵوگۆڕ کرا.
هەردوولا هاوڕابوون لە سەر گرنگیی پاراستنی ئاسایش و سەقامگیریی سووریا و پاراستنی مافەکانی گەلی کورد و گشت پێکهاتەکان .

[Italy in KRI @ItalyinKRI]

I am pleased to welcome Commander @MazloumAbdi, leader of the Rojava Kurds in Syria. Italy supports the ongoing dialogue for a democratic, stable, and united Syria, to secure full recognition and respect for the rights of all ethnic and religious components.

Lieto di ricevere il Comandante @MazloumAbdi, leader dei curdi del Rojava in Siria. L’Italia sostiene il dialogo in corso per una Siria democratica, stabile e unita, nel pieno riconoscimento e rispetto dei diritti di tutte le componenti etniche e religiose.

خۆشحاڵبووم بە بەخێرهاتنی فەرماندە مەزلوم عەبدی، سەرکردەی کوردانی ڕۆژئاوا لە سوریا.
ئیتالیا پشتیوانی لە گفتوگۆ بەردەوامەکان دەکات بۆ سوریایەکی دیموکراسی، سەقامگیر و یەکگرتوو، لەگەڵ دانپێدانانی تەواو و ڕێزگرتن لە مافەکانی هەموو گروپە نەتەوەیی و ئایینییەکان.

[Centre for Kurdish Progress @KurdishOrg]

Since October 2024, Turkey and Kurdish representatives have been engaged in a landmark peace and reconciliation effort — one that carries enormous significance for millions of people across the region.

In our May 2026 briefing, we examine where the process stands: the progress made, the sequencing dispute holding things back, the unprecedented proposal to give Abdullah Öcalan a formal role, and why the broader democratic environment in Turkey matters for the future of peace.

A just and lasting reconciliation requires concrete commitments, constitutional recognition of Kurdish rights, and a democratic foundation that all sides can trust.

🔗 Read the full briefing: https://t.co/Fwd0aVnfJ4

[Centre for Kurdish Progress @KurdishOrg]

📢 A new chapter for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Kurds.

Last month, we held our AGM alongside cross-party MPs and Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan — Hamish Falconer MP — and set the course for 2026–27.

We’re proud to welcome our new leadership:

Co-Chairs: Feryal Clark MP & Peter Lamb MP
Vice-Chairs: Baroness Verma & Bambos Charalambous MP

Together, we’ll continue building bridges between Parliament and Kurdish communities in the UK and abroad — through dialogue, cultural exchange, and meaningful connection.

The Centre for Kurdish Progress is proud to serve as Secretariat and looks forward to another year of progress.

[Bronwen Maddox @bronwenmaddox]

In these extraordinary times in international relations the demand for our work @ChathamHouse is rising by the day. We are seeking a Director of Fundraising to help us build the financial resources to meet that demand. Please share with your networks 👇

https://t.co/hHKiVbbQJW

[Karwan Jamal Tahir @karwanTahir]

Minister @SafeenDizayee, Head of @KRG_DFR, shared the @Kurdistan perspective on regional matters, the Middle East, and KRG-Federal relations at a packed @CH_MENAP, @CH_Events event.

Great engagement on regional matters, the political landscape, and government formation.
Thanks to @renadmansour & Chatham House for hosting!

[Masrour Barzani @masrourbarzani]

Today marks the 46th anniversary of the Genocide of the Feyli Kurds, in which thousands of Feyli Kurds were killed, disappeared and displaced by the former Ba'athist regime.

Once again, we remind the federal government of its moral, legal and constitutional responsibility to provide reparations to the victims of the Genocide of the Feyli Kurds, the chemical weapons attacks, the Anfal Genocide and all the victims of the former Iraqi regime.

On this somber occasion, we pay tribute to the souls of the martyrs of the Genocide of the Feyli Kurds and all the martyrs of Kurdistan.

[M. Mashuq Kurt @mimkurd]

Mark your calendar for the below event we’re hosting at the British Parliament

[Centre for Kurdish Progress @KurdishOrg]

📣 Panel Discussion: Turkey’s Elusive Peace Process with the Kurds

The Kurdish question remains one of the most protracted unresolved issues in the Middle East, with repeated peace initiatives failing to deliver a durable settlement. This panel brings together leading researchers and practitioners to assess the current moment and prospects for renewed dialogue.

Speakers:

Dr Mashuq Kurt (Chair) — Royal Holloway, University of London @mimkurd
Sociologist and anthropologist specialising in Kurdish studies, diaspora communities, and youth political engagement.

Reha Ruhavioğlu — Kurdish Studies Center (KSC), Diyarbakır
Researcher and analyst focusing on Kurdish public opinion and peace process dynamics in Turkey.

Roj Girasun — Rawest Research
Public opinion researcher on Kurdish political sociology and youth political attitudes.

Revşen Berfin Coşkun — KU Leuven
PhD researcher working on Kurdish identity, intergenerational change, and youth engagement.

📍 Committee Room 12, House of Commons
🗓️ Tuesday 28 April | 18:00–20:00
🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/ank2KUf1fo

[The Amargi @the_amargi]

Historic Newroz celebrations at the Speaker’s House in London. MPs @FeryalClark, @CatherineWest1, @DawnButlerBrent, @KateOsborneMP, and @AyoubKhanMP joined international diplomats to send wishes of peace and health to the Kurdish community worldwide.