Kurdistan Democratic Party Encyclopedia
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In this part of the Barzan Revolutions documentary series, the events of the outbreak of the September National Revolution, the multilateral attack of the Jash and government army on Southern Kurdistan, the reorganization of the revolution's Peshmerga forces, the victories of 1962, and the liberation of most areas of Badinan and Soran from the government are discussed. Among the most important topics of this part: the battles of 1962, the Awdalan meeting, and the striking of the Ain Zala oil wells. The Ba'athist coup in 1963 and the killing of Abd al-Karim Qasim.
In this part of the Barzan Revolutions documentary series, the events of crossing the Aras River, the arrival of the Barzan revolutionary army to the territory of the Soviet Union, and the beginning of the life and hardships of the Barzani displacement in the Soviet Union are discussed. Among the most important events of this part: the settlement of the Barzanis in Azerbaijan and their training, the Baku conference, the deterioration of the relationship with Bagirov, and the transfer of the Barzanis to the Republic of Uzbekistan. In the third part, the events of the life and livelihood of the Barzanis in the Republic of Uzbekistan, the life full of hardships of the Barzanis during the Stalin era, and subsequently the change in their situation after Stalin's death, the revival of the Barzanis in the Soviet Union, and their return to Iraq are discussed.
In this documentary series, the events following the return of Mustafa Barzani in 1943 from Sulaymaniyah to the Barzan region, the attempts at reconciliation with the government, and the beginning of the Second Barzani Revolution are briefly recounted. The most important topics of this part of the Barzani revolutions documentary series: Preparations and the return of Mustafa Barzani from Sulaymaniyah to East Kurdistan and subsequently to the Barzan region. Mustafa Barzani's efforts for reconciliation with the government. Mustafa Barzani's visits to various parts of Kurdistan and establishing contact with political organizations in other parts of Kurdistan. Government preparations to attack Barzan. The start of the war and the capture of government police stations. The siege of the Mergasor military base. The famous Battle of Mezne.
Capture of the Sutke Battalion headquarters Year of the operation: May 1987 Area of the operation: Kşîşê village in the Barwarî Bala region Participating force: Amêdiyê District Committee Enemy losses: capture of three occupying battalion bases, the 111th Jash battalion and surrounding outposts. Achievements of the Peshmerga Forces: Capture of 43 soldiers and Jash, ammunition, a number of various weapons, a vehicle, an armored vehicle and a military IFA.
Area of operation: The main road between Bêgova and Bamernê Year of operation: 1986 Participating forces: The Amêdiyê District Committee and a force of the Iraqi Communist Party Occupying army losses: Capturing four soldiers and destroying one military vehicle Victory: One radio device, 24 magazines, 10 Kalashnikovs, and one R.B.G
On September 5, 1988, heroic Peshmerga recorded a historical epic in Xwakurk. In this epic, the enemy used many heavy and prohibited weapons The forces that participated in this epic were: Forces of Branch 2, Branch 3, Branch 4, the Barzan Force, the Refugee Force, the Hemrîn Force, the National Defense Force, and the Communist Party forces In this battle, the enemy forces suffered heavy blows, and 63 Peshmerga were wounded and 28 Peshmerga were martyred.
Region: Duhok-Amedi main road- Year of activities: 1987 Participating forces: Shekhan district, a force of the Iraqi Communist Party, several other forces in the Duhok and Shekhan areas, and a national defense force. Losses of the occupying army: the capture of thirteen military bases of the Bamarni airport, the headquarters of the Border Battalion and the 140th Battalion, and the killing and wounding of 158 soldiers, and more than 215 various weapons and 20,000 bullets.
In this part of the documentary series on the Barzani revolutions, the political relations of the revolution are briefly discussed, regarding the most important issues: The 1944 government negotiations with the leadership of the revolution, the agreement between the two sides and the formation of a liaison committee, the influence and activities of the Hiwa party, the relationship of the revolution with (J.K) and the Soviet Delegates in the East, the formation of the freedom committee and the search of the revolution leader Mustafa Barzani in the Kurdish regions to obtain the support of the tribes for the revolution.
Kazim Shanaderi recounts the stories of crossing the Aras river.
In this part of the documentary series on the Barzani revolutions, the events of 1945 before the start of the war, the efforts of the revolution's leadership to prevent the war, then the preparations of both sides for the confrontation after the failure of negotiations between the revolution and the government, and the influence of Britain on the failure of the negotiations are discussed.
On August 10, 1983, several forced camps where Barzanis were staying were surrounded, such as the Harir camp, and Barzani men and youths were searched, some were arrested and sent to the deserts of southern Iraq and disappeared there. Because there was news beforehand that the Ba'ath regime forces would attack these camps, some were lucky enough to save themselves.
The departure of Mela Mustafa Barzani and his companions from South Kurdistan to East Kurdistan and participation in the Republic of Kurdistan
On August 10, 1983, several forced Barzani camps were surrounded, such as the Diyana camp, and Barzani men and youths were collectively arrested and sent to the deserts of southern Iraq and disappeared there.
The Battle of Vaje Valley is considered the most important battle of the First Barzani Revolution, which took place on April 3, 1932, between the Barzani forces and the Iraqi government forces in the Mergasor area. It ended with the defeat of the government forces and the victory of the Barzani forces.
On September 12, 2021, a conference was held in the city of Duhok on the occasion of the sixtieth anniversary of the September Revolution.
On July 31, 1983, in the second phase of the Barzani Anfal process, Barzani men and youths were arrested and disappeared by the Ba'ath regime at the Qushtapa camp.
In this part of the documentary series on the Barzani revolutions, the situation of the Barzanis after their migration to East Kurdistan, the declaration of the Republic of Kurdistan, and the establishment of the Barzani armed force for the protection of the Republic of Kurdistan have been discussed. The most important topics of this part: The creation of the Barzani force, the Iranian army's attack on the republic, the Battle of Qarawa, the Battle of Mile Qareni, the spread of the deadly plague among the Barzanis, and the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iraq.
On August 10, 1983, at the Behrke forced camp, Barzani men and youths were collectively arrested by the Ba'ath regime forces and subsequently disappeared.
In this part of the documentary series on the Barzani revolutions, the situation of the Barzanis after their migration to East Kurdistan, the declaration of the Republic of Kurdistan, and the establishment of the Barzani armed force for the protection of the Republic of Kurdistan have been discussed. The most important topics of this part: The creation of the Barzani force, the Iranian army's attack on the republic, the Battle of Qarawa, the Battle of Mile Qareni, the spread of the deadly plague among the Barzanis, and the founding of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iraq.
The historical journey of the immortal Barzani and his companions on the border triangle of Iraq, Iran, and Turkey, and discusses these events and battles, and also mentions the martyrs and the wounded.
The resistance of the Barzani revolutionaries against the forces of both the countries of Iraq and Britain between the years 1930-1932, the field events of Zete and the victory of the Barzani revolutionary forces and the downing of the British warplane in the Sherwani region and the migration of the Barzanis towards the border of Turkey are among the most important topics of this documentary.
The discovery of mass graves and the bringing of the bodies of the victims of the Barzani genocide from the deserts of southern Iraq.
The history of the Congresses and Revolutions of the Kurdistan Democratic Party
After Saddam Hussein, Vice President of the Republic of Iraq, and Mohammad Reza Shah of Iran reached an agreement on March 6, 1975, on the sidelines of the summit of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Algiers—or, more precisely, after Saddam put part of Iraq's land and waters on the bargaining table in exchange for striking and besieging the September Revolution—the great September Revolution withdrew its Peshmerga forces from the confrontation fronts because of the combined international pressure. To protect the people of Kurdistan, the revolutionary leadership decided temporarily to suspend the armed struggle. Despite the regime's successive general amnesties and the Shah regime's threats and pressure on revolutionaries to return and abandon the steadfast revolutionary leadership, many revolutionaries refused to return under the authority of a government prepared to sell its honor in opposition to a people's rights. Under international pressure, the revolutionary refugees who did not abandon their leadership were initially settled in tents in the Zewa area of Eastern Kurdistan. Houses were later built for them with the assistance of the revolution and international organizations. Although the Zewa camp was not a military field, at dawn on June 9, 1985, during the holy month of Ramadan, the Ba'ath Party regime used 8 MiG-32 aircraft to unleash its chauvinist hatred for 15 minutes against the innocent refugees of the Zewa camp, most of whom were fasting. It killed nearly 150 innocent refugee and displaced civilians, including women and children, and wounded more than 400 others. Most were children and students who had gone to their schools to receive their final annual results. In fact, whenever the enemy was defeated by the Peshmerga forces on the battlefield, it retaliated by attacking defenseless civilians in the camps and targeting refugees and people far from the fighting. It had previously done the same in the summer of 1983 against B…
This installment in the documentary series on the Barzan resistance discusses the end of the First Barzan Revolution, the migration of the revolution's leaders to Turkey, their return to Iraq and the Iraqi authorities' failure to fulfill their promises, their transfer to cities in southern and central Iraq and later to Sulaymaniyah, and, finally, a brief account of their years in Sulaymaniyah and President Mustafa Barzani's efforts to reorganize and cross into Eastern Kurdistan. Part two of the documentary series on the Barzan revolutions—the First Barzan Revolution The resistance of the Barzan revolutionaries against the forces of Iraq and Britain between 1930-1932, the field confrontations at Zêtê, the victory of the Barzan revolutionary forces, the shooting down of a British warplane in the Sherwan area, and the Barzanis' migration toward the Turkish border are among the documentary's most important subjects.
Battle of Dolavazhe - The first Barzan revolution
the 60 anniversary conference of the September Revolution
Finding mass graves and returning the remains of the victims
Extermination of the Barzanis - Baharka forced complex
Extermination of the Barzanis - Qoshtapa forced complex
Interview with Kazim Shanadary- Final Part
Interview with Kazim Shanadary - Part III
Interview with Kazim Shanadery - Part II
Interview with kazem Shanadari Barzani’s Comrade to the Union Soviet - Part One