Prime Minister Barzani’s message on the anniversary of the Anfal genocide campaign
Today, Prime Minister Masrour Barzani issued a message on the anniversary of the Anfal genocide campaign. The following is the full text of his message:
The Anfal genocide campaign was among the most brutal ethnic cleansing and genocide operations carried out by the former Iraqi regime against the people of Kurdistan. The Anfal genocide resulted in the disappearance and martyrdom of thousands of innocent people of Kurdistan and the destruction of thousands of Kurdish villages and rural communities.
The genocide and the massacres committed against the people of Kurdistan must always remain in our memory, and our future generations must know that the achievements we have today were not gained easily, nor were they granted by anyone, but are the fruits of the struggle and the blood of thousands of Kurdistani martyrs.
On this occasion, we reaffirm that the Iraqi government must fulfill its moral and constitutional responsibility and provide proper reparations to the families of Kurdistan’s martyrs and victims of the Anfal genocide.
On the 38th anniversary of Anfal, we pay tribute to the victims and all the martyrs of Kurdistan.
Masrour Barzani
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The Newroz celebration at American University brought together diverse participants to mark the Kurdish New Year and promote cultural understanding through a shared academic and community setting.
Report by Issa Hassan
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NextGen Voices: Aheen Hajibadri (@aheenhaji) channels her heritage into activism, building Kurdish community spaces, advocating through education and public service, and showing how the diaspora preserves culture through solidarity and collective support.
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The Global Kurdish Initiative for Peace is pleased to welcome three new Barzani Peace Fellows: Susan Zibari, Aheen Hajibadri, and Prsha Othman. The Barzani Peace Fellowship has reached a historical milestone at @AU_SIS, sponsoring 10 graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
Honored to speak on the Hill at @americankurdnet’s Newroz celebration with @ChrisVanHollen and @treefa_aziz.
I remember when Newroz was illegal in Syria — today, its spirit reflects Kurdish resilience and the SDC coalition’s progress toward freedom for all in NES.
The @KRG_USA and the Kurdish Student Organization (KSO) at @GeorgeMasonU hosted the first-ever #Kurdish Networking Night at the KRG Mission on Dec. 5. Over 60 students and professionals attended. I’m proud to have led this effort alongside the KSO leadership. Watch 3 short videos
@KRG_USA in collaboration with George Mason University Kurdish Student Organization hosted “Kurdish Networking Night” where students and professionals from diverse fields connected, fostering relationships and opportunities within the Kurdish community and beyond.
Welcomed leading members of the #Kurdish Student Organization from @GeorgeMasonU to the @KRG_USA Mission yesterday. We discussed potential opportunities for engaging Kurdish students and professionals to empower our community.
Enjoyed the #Newroz: Night of Fire event by the Kurdish Student Organization at @GeorgeMasonU, in partnership with CASA last night. As always, #Kurdish music and dancing rocked the entire campus floor!
Delighted to host the Kurdish Student Organization leadership from @GeorgeMasonU today! We had enriching discussions about potential academic collaborations.
Intern on the phone in the Capitol Visitor Center:
“I’m terribly sorry sir but to be completely transparent, I’m just an intern and cannot solve all the world’s problems.”
Thanks a lot to @WMU_Football for helping me make this happen! I am honored to not only represent my team, but as well as my Kurdish people/culture! @RudawEnglish