Category: Opinion

Ranj Bakhtyar Saeed – Activist Sardasht Osman: Victim of a Free Pen: Sardasht Osman was a Kurdish journalist and student who was kidnapped in Erbil on May 4, 2010, and…

Farman Mohammed Haji – Activist The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), through a partisan decision, reached an agreement with the Turkmen Front in Kirkuk to hand the governorship of Kirkuk…

Paywan Hamaamin- Activist On the anniversary of Kurdish Journalism Day, we commemorate not only the long and proud history of Kurdish media, but also the sacrifices of journalists who dedicated…

Mohammed Hussein Mawlood – Activist When the flames of rage from the uprised people of Ranya and other Kurdish cities toppled the palaces and bastions of the Ba’ath regime on…

Farhang Tahir Qadir – Activist In a democracy, the media should act as a “fourth power.” It watches what the government does, shares people’s opinions, and makes sure citizens can…

Hastyar Burhan Mohammed – Activist February 17, 2011 was a historic day. People in Kurdistan took to the streets demanding change, an end to corruption, and better public services. However,…

Nazhad Osman Saed- Secretary of Dakok Organization It is a profound travesty that a nation capable of uniting and shaking the streets of the world for other parts of the…

Rabar Khadir Omer – Activist A braid is not merely a physical attribute; within Kurdish cultural and social tradition, it constitutes a visible embodiment of history, dignity, and collective belonging.…

After ten years of salary deferrals and deductions, estimates show that each employee in the Kurdistan Region has lost between 40 to 50 million dinars due to decisions made by…

Miran Rahim – Activist The United Nations has designated December 20 as World Solidarity Day—a reminder that we are stronger together. Achieving peace, justice, and defending human rights requires unity…