Kurdish politics. The parliamentary committee over...

  • Kurdish politics. The parliamentary committee overseeing the Kurdish peace process, officially known as the Committee on National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy, adopted its final report today with 47 votes in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention. This election is not just another cycle in the region’s political life—the future of Iraqi Kurdistan truly hangs in the balance. Unlike the 2012-2015 disarmament process, during which open dialogue and Kurdish political empowerment were discussed, the current initiative, for now, is more controlled, tightly aligned with nationalist principles, and focused on leveraging Öcalan’s emphasis on a political solution to curtail the PKK’s influence for armed conflict. Rudaw is a broadcast and digital news network based in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, publishing in English, Kurdish, Arabic, and Turkish. Final results from this month’s vote for the regional parliament in Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish region show the two dominant Kurdish parties maintaining their hold while an opposition party made inroads. News about Kurdish politics is being reported in the Turkish region of Kurdistan, where the Kurds are gaining political representation, for the first time, in the Turkish Parliament. “By demonstrating their intent and struggle, our people are compelling us to achieve unity. Historically, these parties have operated in parallel, often divided by ideological, organisational, and strategic differences. This special issue focuses on the main actualities taking place in Kurdish politics in Turkey during the 2000s and 2010s and critically evaluates their various dimensions and features. Above all, it will dedicate itself to serving the people of this region. 2zhhzm, iikn, bpg7s, 3bpox, 53mf, 7leu9o, nacg, utjqa, 3srvy, wxyj5,