On Thursday, January 8, 2026, Kani Jahangiri, the PDKI representative to France, met with Senator Rémi Féraud to discuss the current situation in Iran, with particular attention to the condition of Kurds in Eastern Kurdistan. During the meeting, the PDKI […]
To the attention of: – The Chair of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Islamic Republic of Iran – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, and the United Nations Special Rapporteurs on […]
I would like to sincerely congratulate all Christians around the world, especially those in Kurdistan, on the arrival of the new year, 2026. This new year begins at a time when the Islamic Republic of Iran is in a state […]
The Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan, by issuing a statement, expressed its support for the new wave of protests and demonstrations by bazaar merchants and the deprived peoples of Iran. The text of the statement is as follows: On Sunday, […]
On 17 December 1945, the PDKI military forces overtook the last Iranian military barracks in Mahabad and raised the Kurdish national flag. The Peshmerga Forces of Kurdistan were established on the same day. The word ‘Peshmerga’, meaning ‘those who face […]
On Friday, December 12, 2025, Mohammad Faqih-Ali, the PDKI representative to Austria, visited the Social Democratic Party’s parliamentary office in Vienna. This visit was part of ongoing meetings between the PDKI and Social Democratic Party parliamentarians. The PDKI representative was […]
On Thursday evening, December 11, 2025, Kani Jahangiri, the PDKI representative to France, participated in a seminar on democratic, social, and ecological experiences in Northern Kurdistan. Organized by the Danielle Mitterrand Foundation, the event featured several panels with prominent political, […]
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, a PDKI delegation in Australia, led by Mr. Salah Pourasad, held an online meeting with Senator David Shoebridge of the Australian Greens. Senator Shoebridge oversees the Greens’ portfolios of external relations, security and defense, and […]
In this interview with Mr. Kamal Chomani, Editor-in-Chief of the Amargi, PDKI leader Mustafa Hijri argues that the Middle East entered a new phase on October 7, 2023. This phase has significantly weakened Iran’s regional power. Hijri points out that […]
On Friday, December 5, 2025, a PDKI delegation consisting of Amir Babakhani and Shorsh Ostadi, visited the office of the Conservative Party of Norway. They were received by Mr. Erik Selle, the party’s leader. The PDKI delegation provided a clear […]
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