PWK Calls for a United and Democratic Government in Kurdistan
PWK highlighted the significance of maintaining the gains of the uprising.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Turkish Patriotic Party of Kurdistan AKA (PWK) has issued a statement marking the 34th anniversary of the Kurdish uprising in Kurdistan Region of Iraq, emphasizing the importance of national unity and protecting the region’s federal status.
In its statement on Wednesday, PWK highlighted the significance of maintaining the gains of the uprising. The party called on all Kurdish political forces to work together to preserve Kurdistan’s federal status and strengthen its governance structures.
“The experience of past struggles has proven that the foundation of any successful uprising is the unity of the Kurdish nation and its national and patriotic forces,” the statement read.
PWK reaffirmed its commitment to the Kurdish struggle, stressing that “the uprising is not over” and that the fight for Kurdish rights will continue until full freedom is achieved.
“We commemorate the 34th anniversary of the uprising and honor the sacrifices of the martyrs who fought for the Kurdish cause,” the statement concluded.
The 1991 Kurdish Uprising: A Defining Moment
The Kurdish uprising of March 1991 marked a turning point in the region’s history. In the wake of the Gulf War and amid rising tensions with the Iraqi regime, the people of Kurdistan took to the streets in mass protests, reclaiming control over their cities and villages from Saddam Hussein’s brutal rule. The revolt, driven by years of persecution and suffering under the Ba’athist dictatorship, ultimately led to the establishment of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the region’s self-rule.
The uprising showcased the resilience of the Kurdish people, proving that even decades of oppression could not extinguish their aspirations for freedom and justice. It also set the foundation for Kurdistan’s democratic institutions, shaping its political and social landscape in the years that followed.
