Tag: Iraq

For context on the Komala parties and their situation, see "Interview With Kurdish Guerrillas In Komala." Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan has announced that the three Komala factions have reunited following escalated Iranian strikes and threats against the movement near Sulaymaniyah, and also in support of the ongoing uprising in...

The following is an excerpt from “Alongside Komala Guerrillas In the Mountains of Kurdistan,” detailing The Renegade’s experiences visiting Komala. All photos (approved by Komala): The Renegade. Zrgwez village, Bashur (Kurdistan Region, Iraqi Kurdistan). October 2022. Zrgwez - A Komala Town “Gundê Zrgwez (Zrgwez village),” I told the taxi driver. “Basha, gundê Zrgwez,”...

Ali Qazi, son of Kurdish socialist leader Qazi Muhammad and leader of the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK), passed away on Sunday at age 89. Qazi will be succeeded by Hussein Yazdanpaneh as head of PAK, who has been known across the internet as Kurdish Stalin (in appearance not policy)....

Following about four days of heavy fighting between the Iraqi Army and Yazidi forces in Shengal (Sinjar) region, a PMU-brokered ceasefire deal has been reached. The Iraqi Army has reportedly withdrawn after agreeing to run joint checkpoints in disputed areas. The Sinjar Resistance Units (YBS) hold a partnership with...

In unison with Turkish operations in Iraqi Kurdistan, the Iraqi Army has invaded the predominantly-Yazidi region of Shengal (Sinjar) this week. On April 27, Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi appointed the governor of Mosul to administer Shengal region and subsequently relocated the 9th Armored Division to Shengal city. On May...

Hidden amidst the fog and darkness, groups of smugglers brave the Jordanian desert. The drug they’re smuggling is captagon. A popular amphetamine in the middle east, used by partygoers and previously by militants. The final destination is usually Saudi Arabia which has the largest consumer market in the Middle...