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Shafaq News
30-01-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Kirkuk honors leader Idris Barzani's 38th death anniversary
Shafaq News/ Kirkuk University, in collaboration with the province's Interfaith Dialogue and Community Peace Center, hosted a conference on Thursday to commemorate leader Idris Mustafa Barzani, on the 38th anniversary of his passing. The event highlighted Barzani's vital role in fostering peace, particularly between the KDP and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). 'Kirkuk, with all its communities, gathered today to honor leader Idris Barzani, one of the early fighters for Kurdish rights,' said Hassan Majid, a member of the Kirkuk Provincial Council and head of the KDP bloc, to Shafaq News. 'He was a pillar of the party from its foundation until his death.' Academics from Kirkuk University also spoke, about Barzani's national influence and his involvement in Iraq's political movements. 'He was not just a leader in battle but a key figure in peace negotiations,' said lecturer Muhannad Ali. 'He played a historic role in shaping Kurdish unity and was instrumental in major Kurdish uprisings.' Barzani's ability to unite political forces was further emphasized at the Erbil tribute according to Shafaq news correspondent. Khalid Shali, a longtime friend of leader Barzani, remembered him as 'an honest man, a dedicated politician, and a firm believer in the Peshmerga and humanitarian values." His humility and open-mindedness were central to his lasting legacy as a peacemaker. A leader of the Kurdish People Leader Idris Barzani, born into the Barzani family, was a key leader in the Kurdish struggle for self-determination. His commitment began in childhood, shaped by his father, Mustafa Barzani, a revolutionary icon. In 1961, Idris took up arms for Kurdish rights and quickly became a strategist, playing a significant role in the 1970 peace negotiations with Baghdad, earning the title "architect" of the historic agreement. Despite setbacks, including the failed 1975 Algiers Agreement, which reignited conflict, Leader Barzani remained dedicated to Kurdish unity. He was also a fierce advocate for displaced Kurds, emphasizing internal dialogue as a strategy to counter external threats. His leadership and humility earned him respect from all sides, and his ability to unite political forces was central to his legacy.
Shafaq News
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Erbil honors Idris Barzani's 38th death anniversary
Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region, hosted a solemn tribute commemorating the 38 th anniversary of Kurdish leader Idris Barzani, with the participation of Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) members and close associates of the late leader. KDP senior official, Fazil Mirani, described him as a key architect of peace, particularly for fostering relations between the KDP and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), as well as playing a significant role in the Kurdish revolutions. He added, 'Had Idris Barzani been alive today, the situation would have been very different. He had strong domestic and international ties, brought political forces together, and was known for his humility and open-mindedness.' Khalid Shali, a friend of Idris Barzani, told Shafaq News, 'He was an honest man, a dedicated politician, and a firm believer in the Peshmerga and humanitarian values.' Idris Barzani, the father of the current Kurdistan Region President, Nechirvan Barzani, was a key figure in the Kurdish movement, passed away on January 31, 1987, in the town of Slivana, near Ormia in Eastern Kurdistan. He was initially laid to rest in the city of Oshnavieh alongside his father, the historic Kurdish leader Mullah Mustafa Barzani. Following the 1991 uprising and the liberation of a significant part of Iraqi Kurdistan, the remains of Idris Barzani and his father were repatriated on November 6, 1993, and reburied in Barzan. Their final resting place has since become a site of pilgrimage for thousands of visitors each year.
