Statement 04.08.2014- Sinjar (Shengal), a town considered sacred by Ezidi Kurds, has been occupied by ISIS gangs since the night of 2nd of August. When the gangs entered the town of Sinjar and hung up their black flags, the people were fleeing for fear of massacre. The occupation of the town has displaced about 200,000…
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Press Release
Urgent Call to the UN, USA, the EU and all international organisations
Stop the ISIS crimes against humanity Since the beginning of March, there have been waves of attacks of ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant) in the Kobanê Canton. On July 2nd, ISIS launched a new major attack in Kobane Canton and widespread clashes are continuing. ISIS is attacking and brutally targeting all civilians…
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The AKP, afraid of a solution, targets the Kurds yet again
Statement 27.04.2011- The Turkish state and the AKP government are wielding terror within the claws of judiciary and security forces in full view of the whole world. Especially during the course of the last month, the Kurds have been subjected to continuous persecution on a daily basis. The Democratic Solution Tents, erected with the support…
Eastern (Iran), Press Release
Resolution of National Symposium for Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhilat) in Sweden
The Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) invited for a National Symposium dedicated to Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhilat) during the days of April 19-20 2014. Here, a considerable number of parties, public organisations and independent individuals from Rojhilat and other parts of Kurdistan along with a number of Kurdish intellectuals participated the Symposium. During the National Symposium, a…
Press Release, Western (Syria)
KNK opens representation in the Democratic Autonomy in Rojava
We are delighted to announce that the Kurdistan National Congress (KNK) has expanded to open a new office on 6th of April 2014 in the Canton of Cezire in the Democratic Autonomous region in Rojava (Western Kurdistan – Northern Syria). The new office is located in the largest city of Rojava in Qamishlo. The government…
Northern (Turkey), Press Release
The post-election political turmoil continues at Turkey
Statement 03.04.2014- The local elections were held at Turkey on 30th March of 2014. Even though 3 days has passed since then, the results of election have still not been declared. The votes have been recounted many times because there have been requests for appeal at a lot of cities and towns. The turmoil mainly…
Press Release, Western (Syria)
The Kurds of Kobane canton are faced with massacre
Statement 24.12.2013- For the past few days in Southwest Kurdistan – Rojava (Syria) terrorist groups have surrounded the town of Kobane, one of the three cantons declared by the Kurds, and are threatening a massacre. The objective of these gangs to surround and capture Kobane is indirectly being supported by the Turkish and Syrian states.…
Northern (Turkey), Press Release
Roboski, 29th december 2011!
Statement 28.12.2013- The date of December 28, 2011 is a black day in the history of Kurdistan and hence for humanity. Under the darkness of night, the Turkish army, as decided by the authority of AKP, bombed the village of Roboski near Qilaban resulting in the death of 34 people. Roboski village is officially on…