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The Battle of Atrosh 1987

The Peshmerga forces faced a significant challenge on January 5, 1987, when the Iraqi army and mercenary forces (jash) launched a large-scale assault in the Atrosh and Sheikhan areas, along with the surrounding regions. Backed by tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and warplanes, the attackers engaged in a fierce battle that lasted for a duration of 13 to 15 days. Despite the government forces managing to capture certain territories, the Peshmerga forces, supported by the local civil forces...

27 May 2024Stories6 min read

The battle of Chamkuchelay Qadirkaram

The conflict occurred during the fall of 1968 in the Qadir Karam region, where the Kurdistan Peshmerga troops clashed with the fighters of the former political bureau faction aligned with the government. Two battalions of the government's military also participated in the battle, utilizing tanks, artillery, armored vehicles, and warplanes. Ultimately, the government and military forces were vanquished, sustaining significant losses and eventually retreating to Kirkuk.

27 May 2024Stories4 min read

The Battle of Dereluk and Sheladze 1988

On December 11, 1988, during the night, a significant confrontation occurred in the Badinan region between the Peshmerga forces and the Iraqi government. In close proximity to the first branch of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the Peshmerga forces initiated a large-scale assault on the military and armed establishments of the Iraqi government in Dereluk and Sheladze. Furthermore, they quickly gained control over all military positions, mercenaries, political party, government, and militar

27 May 2024Stories3 min read

The Battle on the Zakho-Batuf Road

The Zakho Regional Committee of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) launched an offensive against the Iraqi government's military forces on the Zakho-Batuf road on February 26, 1988. Following a fierce confrontation, the Peshmerga forces emerged victorious, inflicting significant damage on the Iraqi forces. They managed to neutralize a considerable number of enemy fighters and soldiers; they were able to capture a few hostages as well.

27 May 2024Stories2 min read

The Battle of Balisan

On the 26th of February, 1988, the Peshmerga forces found themselves under attack in the Balisan Valley by the Iraqi army. This assault was launched from the Betwata and Khalifan fronts, marking a significant and large-scale offensive. The Peshmerga forces effectively engaged the Iraqi forces using a well-coordinated military strategy, bolstered by tanks, artillery, guns, and warplanes. Consequently, the government forces suffered a resounding defeat by nightfall.

27 May 2024Stories1 min read

The Battle of Basara July 1987

On the night of July 27th to 28th, 1987, the Peshmerga forces, operating under the two branches of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), launched an attack on an Iraqi army regiment near the village of Basara, situated on the slopes of Mount Kosrat. This battle resulted in significant losses for the Iraqi government forces, with a large number of soldiers being killed, wounded, and taken hostage by the Peshmerga.

27 May 2024Stories1 min read

5th Congress of the Kurdistan Students Union, Shwan region - 1967

The Fifth Congress of the Kurdistan Students' Union was held from July 13 to 15, 1967, in the Shwan area of Kirkuk Governorate.

11 May 2024Mass Organizations7 min read

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Mustafa Barzani

Mustafa Sheikh Mohammed Sheikh Abdulsalam Abdullah Barzani, also known as (Mullah Mustafa Barzani, General Mustafa Barzani, Peshawa (leadership), President Mustafa Barzani and Barzani Mustafa) was born on March 14, 1903, in Barzan village, in Erbil province. He was the initiator of the Second Barzan Revolution, the founder of the Freedom Committee, a general in the Kurdistan Republic in Mahabad, the head of the provisional government abroad in Baku, the founder of the Kurdistan Democratic Party

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Masoud Barzani

Masoud Mustafa Sheikh Mohammed Sheikh Abdulsalam Barzani, also known as (President Masoud Barzani, Mr. Masoud, Uncle, Masrour Barzani's father), joined the ranks of the Kurdistan Peshmerga Forces in 1962.

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The Sorya Village Massacre

The Sorya village massacre was carried out by the Iraqi army on September 16, 1969. A military operation was launched against Sorya, in the Zakho district, on the pretext that a mine had been planted on the main road near the village. The mine exploded under a military vehicle, killing an officer and several soldiers.

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The Battle of Sayed Sadiq 1983

On August 16, 1983, the anniversary of the establishment of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the Peshmerga Forces planned to launch an operation against Ba'athist military institutions and fronts. Then, the brave Peshmerga Forces attacked the Iraqi army positions on the road between Sayed Sadiq and Shandari, causing heavy damage to the Iraqi army and instilling fear into them

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The Battle of Biara 1982

In the Battle of Biara, the Peshmerga Forces began fighting and operating in the early months of 1982 in the Biara and Shram areas. They did this by launching a massive attack on the army and government forces' bases, which allowed them to seize control of the area and cause severe damage to the Iraqi army and its possessions.