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Rudaw Net
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Iran arrested 41 Kurds over Newroz celebrations: Watchdog
Also in Iran Seven arrested in Iran's Kurdistan for 'anti-regime propaganda' during Newroz Negotiations with US not possible until 'certain things' change: Iran FM Anti-Kurdish chants in Urmia raise concern over ethnic tensions Iran says waited for compensation from US after nuclear accord withdrawal A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iran has arrested at least 41 Kurdish citizens, including six minors, in connection with Newroz celebrations and has reportedly threatened thousands more in an effort to prevent the Kurdish New Year festivities in the country's western Kurdish areas (Rojhelat), a human rights watchdog reported Monday. 'In recent days, thousands of Kurdish citizens have been summoned and interrogated by security institutions, and at least 41 people, including 6 children, have been arrested,' the Oslo-based Hengaw Human Rights Organization said on Monday. The arrests were carried out in the cities of Urmia, Oshnavieh (Shno), Sardasht, Saqqez, Marivan, Sanandaj, Piranshahr, and Kermanshah. 'The security forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are trying to prevent the event every year by creating an atmosphere of terror, summoning, threatening and detention of Kurdish citizens,' Hengaw added. On Sunday, Iranian authorities said they arrested seven Kurdish individuals accused of participating in 'anti-regime propaganda activities' under the guise of Newroz celebrations in Kurdistan Province, west of the country. Newroz, which marks the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurds in western Iran. However, Iranian authorities have frequently clamped down on Kurdish celebrations during Newroz, banning some Kurdish symbols and songs, and prohibiting certain types of Kurdish attire, namely the Jamaneh and Khaki. The Jamaneh and khaki are traditional Kurdish outfits often worn by Kurdish groups that oppose the Iranian establishment. They are widely seen as symbols of resistance among Kurds, many of whom share images of themselves wearing them on social media as an act of dissent. Iran additionally prohibits the Kurdish folk dance, known as Halparke, which is performed by mixed groups of men and women who dance holding hands, a custom not welcomed by Iran's political and religious authorities. Last week, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) deployed to Kurdish-majority regions and set up temporary checkpoints to interrogate people, according to the Paris-based Kurdistan Human Rights Network. Meanwhile, Hengaw reported clashes between those celebrating Newroz and Iranian security forces in Kurdish-majority regions.
Rudaw Net
23-03-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Seven arrested in Iran's Kurdistan for ‘anti-regime propaganda' during Newroz
Also in Iran Negotiations with US not possible until 'certain things' change: Iran FM Anti-Kurdish chants in Urmia raise concern over ethnic tensions Iran says waited for compensation from US after nuclear accord withdrawal Iran rejects direct talks with US, to reply to Trump's letter via 'appropriate channels': FM A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iranian authorities on Sunday said they arrested seven Kurdish individuals accused of participating in 'anti-regime propaganda activities' under the guise of Newroz celebrations in Kurdistan Province, west of the country. 'Since early March and February 2025, the Kurdistan province judiciary has prioritized taking action against individuals and groups' who 'sought to use the [Kurdish New Year, Newroz] occasion as a platform for anti-regime propaganda,' Mohammad Jabbari, the prosecutor of Kurdistan province told the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency. Newroz, which marks the first day of spring, is widely celebrated by Kurds in western Iran (Rojhelat). However, Iranian authorities have frequently clamped down on Kurdish celebrations during Newroz, banning some Kurdish symbols and songs, and prohibiting certain types of Kurdish attire, namely the Jamaneh and Khaki. The Jamaneh and khaki are traditional Kurdish outfits often worn by Kurdish groups that oppose the Iranian establishment. They are widely seen as symbols of resistance among Kurds, many of whom share images of themselves wearing them on social media as an act of dissent. Iran additionally prohibits the Kurdish folk dance, known as Halparke, which is performed by mixed groups of men and women who dance holding hands, a custom not welcomed by Iran's political and religious authorities. Jabbari stated on Sunday that the judiciary is 'officially addressing' the issue of those who are 'breaking the norms and demonstrating insulting behavior.' He emphasized that serious measures were taken, leading to the identification of 'a number of these [groups'] main leaders' and the arrest of 'around seven individuals.' According to Jabbari, the arrested individuals 'had organizational and group affiliations' and that their actions were carried out with the 'reinforcement, backing and direct overseeing of those groups.' Last week, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) deployed to Kurdish-majority regions and set up temporary checkpoints to interrogate people, according to the Paris-based Kurdistan Human Rights Network. Meanwhile, the Oslo-based Hengaw Human Rights Organization reported on clashes between the Newroz celebrators and Iranian security forces in Kurdish-majority regions. Many people have reportedly been threatened and barred from participating in Newroz celebrations over the past month, according to human rights watchdogs, with a number of them arrested. Earlier this month, Hengaw reported that several Kurds in Bukan and Oshnavieh were summoned by intelligence agencies and warned against participating in Newroz events.
Rudaw Net
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Newroz in Mahabad: A colorful display of Kurdish identity, resistance
Also in Iran Iranian parliament says preparing to implement new hijab bill Iran committed to nuclear safeguards: Deputy FM Iran says will respond to Trump's letter after review IRGC vows a 'stronger' response to threats, denies role in shaping Yemen policies A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Thousands of Kurds gathered in Mahabad's Koza Kareza district on Monday, dressed in traditional Kurdish attire, to celebrate the Kurdish New Year, Newroz. While the holiday is still three days away, festivities in Iran's western Kurdish areas (Rojhelat) began weeks prior. Newroz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated with great enthusiasm by Kurds in Rojhelat who come together in large crowds sporting the Kurdish attire, particularly the Jamaneh and Khaki clothes. Jamaneh and Khaki are traditional Kurdish outfits that have often been worn by Kurdish groups opposing the Iranian establishment. Considered as a symbol of resistance, many Kurds share images of themselves wearing the traditional clothes on social media as an act of dissent. 'Dozens of people from all parts of [Greater] Kurdistan have joined our beautiful celebrations, which we have inherited from our ancestors. Hopefully, we will be able to preserve this tradition by celebrating it every year, taking pride in our nationality," Mohammad Ebrahimnezhad, a Mahabad citizen, told Rudaw. Kurds believe that Greater Kurdistan refers to the historic region traditionally inhabited by the Kurdish people and spanning parts of four countries: Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Syria. 'My wish is for the honorable Kurdish nation to have a year full of joy and happiness,' Karwan Osmani, another Mahabad citizen, said. Mahabad holds immense historical significance for the Kurdish people as a symbol of Kurdish nationalism. It gained prominence as the site where the first independent, yet short-lived, Kurdish state was established by Qazi Muhammad in 1946. Beyond its historical status, Mahabad is widely seen by Kurds as a center of Kurdish resistance against oppression, embodying the struggle for self-determination and national identity. Kurdish Newroz festivities are famously colorful and extravagant, usually involving the use of traditional Kurdish symbols and the lighting of large fires. The traditional Kurdish folk dance, known as Halparke, is also performed by mixed groups of men and women who dance holding hands, a custom not welcomed by Iran's political and religious establishment. In addition to banning the Halparke, Tehran also prohibits the use of Kurdish symbols and songs during Newroz celebrations. On Friday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) deployed to Kurdish-majority regions and set up temporary checkpoints to interrogate people, according to the Paris-based Kurdistan Human Rights Network. Meanwhile, the Oslo-based Hengaw Human Rights Organization on Friday reported about clashes between the Newroz celebrators and security forces in Kurdish-majority regions. Several Kurds in Bukan and Oshnavieh in West Azerbaijan Province were also summoned by Iranian intelligence agencies and warned against participating in Newroz events, the watchdogs added.
Rudaw Net
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Kurdish clothing in high demand among Kurds in Iran
Also in Iran Iranian FM calls US removal of Iraq waiver 'deplorable' Iran condemns US for rescinding Iraq gas waiver We will not negotiate under pressure: Iranian FM Iran will not wait for negotiations with US, says Ghalibaf A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Traditional Kurdish clothing shops in Iran's western Kurdish areas (Rojhelat) have noticed a growing demand for Kurdish attire among young people over the past two years. 'Compared to the previous years, the demand for Kurdish clothes among the youth has increased, and Khaki clothes especially are in demand and have been the trend of the year,' Shahram Ghaderi, a Kurdish clothes tailor in the town of Oshnavieh (Shno) in West Azerbaijan province, told Rudaw on Monday. Jamaneh and khaki are traditional Kurdish outfits that have often been worn by opposition groups and are considered symbols of resistance. People often share photographs of themselves wearing traditional attire on social media as a show of dissent. 'During Newroz in the past two years, we have experienced the highest demand for Kurdish clothing, especially among the youth. Additionally, at weddings, people rarely wear suits nowadays, and their demand has significantly declined,' said Salah Rasouli, a Kurdish clothing boutique salesman. Both Rasuoli and Ghaderi stressed that the price of fabrics used for Kurdish clothes is increasing yearly due to economic disability and Iran's worsening inflation. In Rojhelat, people welcome Newroz weeks ahead by wearing traditional Kurdish attire. Iranian security forces frequently detain Kurdish civilians during March every year as they celebrate Newroz, the Kurdish New Year. The country prohibits the use of Kurdish symbols and songs during the holiday and has banned traditional Kurdish folk dances known as halparke, performed by mixed groups of men and women. On Friday, Hengaw Human Rights Organization, an Oslo-based human rights watchdog, warned that Iran's intelligence service has summoned dozens of people and instructed them not to wear traditional Kurdish clothing during Newroz celebrations later this month. In January, 58 Kurds from Mahabad, Bukan, and Piranshahr, including family members of victims of the Jin Jiyan Azadi (Women, Life, Freedom) protest movement, were summoned by Iran's judiciary after attending a wedding ceremony wearing traditional clothes. Hengaw said they were accused of 'propaganda against the state.'
