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In the year 1986, both the Kurdistan Students Union and the Kurdistan Democratic Youth Union, due to the difficult Situation that Southern Kurdistan had fallen into and due to the proximity of the professional struggle of both organizations to each other, decided to hold a joint conference for a temporary period.
Ibrahim Musa Ibrahim, a Peshmerga of the September Revolution, was martyred in 1974 in the battle of Mount Gorez.
Hussein Ibrahim Ababakr, a Peshmerga of the September Revolution, was martyred in 1968 in the battle of Mount Zozik.
The Battle of Sharsten took place on December 26, 1976, in the village of Sharsten in northwestern Sulaimani province, between the Peshmerga forces of the Second Region under the interim leadership of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and two battalions of the regime army. It concluded with the retreat of the Peshmerga forces from Sharsten village.
The Battle of Sarchia, fought on April 16, 1974, is one of the significant battles of the Ayul Revolution, during which the Peshmerga forces defended the Kurdistan territory in various areas.
Since mid-December 1964, the Iraqi government had been fabricating excuses to create unrest in Kurdistan, employing measures such as arresting and torturing individuals in towns and cities under the pretext of maintaining order amidst alleged chaos. Simultaneously, there was noticeable movement of military forces in the region, further escalating tensions.
Following the February 8, 1963 coup, the Ba'athists unveiled their hostile intentions toward the Kurdish people by establishing the National Guard, an infamous armed organization that became one of the most notorious entities in Iraq's history.
From December 5 to 6, 1961, the Peshmerga secured a significant victory in the Battle of Zawita, inflicting substantial damage on the army and Jashes. This triumph enabled them to gain control of Sarsang village and the Zawita Valley.
Among the series of battles during the Aylul Revolution, the Battle of Geli Zakho stands out as one of the most significant engagements, characterized by exceptional coordination between party organizations embedded within the ranks of the Iraqi army and the timely transmission of critical intelligence to the Peshmerga commanders. This effective collaboration enabled the Peshmerga forces to strategically anticipate and counter the Iraqi army's movements.
The Battle of Bngird occurred on October 11, 1976, in the heart of Bngird district, located in northwestern Sulaimani province. This confrontation unfolded between the Peshmerga forces of the second region under the interim leadership of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (PDK) and the district’s police forces. The Peshmerga forces managed to temporarily seize control of the district.
The Battle of Belmbir occurred on May 25, 1977, in the village of Belmbir, located in the Barwari Balla region north of Duhok province. This clash between the Peshmerga forces of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (PDK) and the regime’s army resulted in heavy casualties on both sides. Despite the intensity of the fighting, the battle concluded with the retreat of the regime’s army.
Between 1961 and 1963, the Badinan regions witnessed numerous small and large-scale battles and activities that significantly influenced the course of the Kurdish revolution, propelling it to a more advanced stage and alleviating concerns about its fate. These battles not only revived Kurdish national sentiment but also played a pivotal role in encouraging some tribal forces to rejoin the ranks of the revolution.
