Prayers and Meetings of a City Leader to Cover the Reality of Citizens’ Lives.
NAZHAD OSMAN SAED – Activist The equation has been settled that Erbil has always been a peaceful city of coexistence for welcomed guests such as singers, foreign artists, dancers, Baathists, and PDK allies. In contrast, it has been a dangerous place for those who intended to express dissent against the injustice imposed on them. There is […]
Raising Awareness in Memory of Sardasht Osman: Dakok Rallies UK Cities Against Human Rights Violations
The Dakok Organization is calling upon the Kurdish community and human rights advocates across the United Kingdom to join peaceful, coordinated Commemoration on May 5, 2025, in a powerful act of remembrance and resistance. These gatherings will both commemorate the life and legacy of slain journalist Sardasht Osman and raise awareness about ongoing human rights […]
The Real Opposition and The Fake Opposition.
Shakib Shahab Mamand – Activist It is important for the development of justice and not to monopolize the government and power under the authority of a person, a group or a family. What seems to be the real opposition in Kurdistan Region of Iraq until now is not at all because the existence of the real […]
The government of rhetoric and distance from action.
Darko Ali – Activist It is clear to all of us that the protests of teachers, citizens, and employees stem from the difficult living conditions that the people of Kurdistan and salary earners in the Kurdistan Region are enduring. Instead of listening to their voices and fulfilling their legitimate rights, the government resorts to threats, […]
Urgent Call to Action: Stand with Activists and Journalists.
Attention all activists and members of our organization, Dakok is organizing demonstrations across multiple cities in the UK to protest the unjust arrest and abduction of activists and journalists, including Qaraman Shukri, Zewar Mohammed Gardi,Omid Baroshki, and Hawre Kurdi. Their release, especially the extension of activist and journalist (Sherwan Sherwani)’s prison sentence. We urge all […]
Violations against journalists are increasing.
Mohammed Karwan – Activist The arrest of journalists in the Kurdistan Region has been a significant and sensitive issue in recent years, with numerous local and international reports highlighting these incidents. Many view this as a sign of increasing pressure on journalists and a crackdown on freedom of expression. According to human rights organizations and […]
The Hypocrisy of Kurdish Secularism.
Challak Ahmad – Activist As corruption spread and state institutions deteriorated, the Othman Empire sought to reform its government in an attempt to recover from its deepening crisis. This effort earned the empire the infamous title of the “sick man of Europe.” Supporters of reform were divided into two camps: one group advocated for a […]
Social Media and Propaganda Machines of the Barzani-Talabani Dictatorship
Malavan Rashid Hasan – Activist From their inception until the present day, the media outlets and propaganda channels of the ruling Kurdish parties have served the corrupt interests of the Barzani and Talabani dynasties. These platforms exist solely to whitewash their crimes, conceal their atrocities, and justify their oppression against the innocent people of Kurdistan—through […]
After the collapse of the fascist Ba’athist regime in 2003
Renwa Ibrahem – Activist There was a brief sparkle of hope in Southern Kurdistan that the Kurds could finally govern themselves. However, this hope soon faded due to the failures of our politicians. Today, people of all ages are fleeing—not only to escape economic hardship but also to escape the oppression within their own families. […]
The Lack of a National Force and the Influence of Party Militias on Democracy in Kurdistan.
Rebar Salim – Activist Kurdistan has struggled to establish a unified national force that operates independently of political and familial loyalties. Instead, security and military forces remain under the control of the two dominant parties—the Kurdistan Democratic Party (PDK) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK).The PDK and PUK maintain parallel military and intelligence structures […]