English Editor, Author at KDC

European Parliament Approves Tough New Deportation Law for Migrants; United Nations Issues Warning

English Editor2026-06-21

2026-06-21

The European Parliament has approved a new and stricter law aimed at streamlining the deportation of irregular migrants, a move that has sparked strong reactions. While supporters welcomed the legislation, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed deep concern, stressing that European countries cannot shift their legal and......

The International Kurdish Language Federation to Hold Its First Congress in Germany

English Editor2026-06-20

2026-06-20

Under the supervision of Shafa Barzani, General Supervisor of the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation (KDC) and Head of the Kurdistan Affairs Department at the Barzani Headquarters, the International Kurdish Language Federation is set to hold its first official congress on June 27, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany. The congress will be held......

Greens Candidate Zhian Omar Begins Berlin Election Campaign, Calls for Community Backing

English Editor2026-06-20

2026-06-20

Ahead of the Berlin State Parliament election scheduled for September 20, 2026, Zhian Omar, the Alliance 90/The Greens candidate for Berlin-Mitte Constituency 3 (Mitte 3), has officially launched his election campaign. As part of the campaign, he has also announced a fundraising initiative to support his efforts to defend the......

Luxembourg Meeting Highlights Kurdish Rights, Cultural Recognition, and Future Partnership with Kurdistan

English Editor2026-06-14

2026-06-14

13 June 2026 – Luxembourg Representatives of the Kurdistan Diaspora Centre – Luxembourg, including Askander Tamo, head of the Centre, together with representatives of the Kurdish Youth Group, Abdulrahman Mohammad, Amez Engel and, representatives of the Kurdish Women’s Group, Dr. Nigar Ali Hussein and Hevin Mohamad, and KDC member......

Tragedy on World’s Deadliest Migration Route as 1,317 People Die in First Five Months of 2026

English Editor2026-06-12

2026-06-12

More than 1,300 migrants have died attempting to reach Spain’s Canary Islands in the first five months of 2026, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis along what is widely considered the world’s deadliest small boat migration route. According to Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras, at least 1,317 people – including 142 women......

UK Asylum Appeal Backlog Hits Record High Despite Progress on Initial Claims

English Editor2026-06-12

2026-06-12

The backlog of asylum appeals in the UK has reached a record high, with nearly 87,500 cases waiting to be resolved by the end of March 2026, according to new Ministry of Justice figures. The number represents a 70% increase compared with the same period last year. The figures show......

Halabja and Anfal Victims Commemorated in London

English Editor2026-04-192026-04-20

2026-04-192026-04-20

A solemn commemoration ceremony honoring the victims of the Halabja chemical attack, the Anfal campaigns, and the Barzani Anfal was held in London on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The event took place at Lambeth Council’s Assembly Hall as part of ongoing efforts to raise international awareness of the suffering endured......

Vance Issues Stark Warning as High-Stakes Iran Talks Loom in Pakistan

English Editor2026-04-10

2026-04-10

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has delivered a blunt message to Iran ahead of critical peace negotiations, warning Tehran not to “try to play” the United States as he departed for talks in Pakistan. The remarks highlight the tension and urgency surrounding a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East and......

Strength in Restraint: Kurdistan’s Choice in a Region of Conflict

English Editor2026-04-082026-04-09

2026-04-082026-04-09

In a region often defined by power struggles, shifting alliances, and military posturing, true strength is frequently misunderstood. It is easy to equate power solely with weapons—missiles, drones, and armies—but history points to a deeper truth: the most enduring form of strength lies in restraint, clarity of purpose, and the......

Macron Rebukes Trump Over Iran War Messaging in Rare Public Rift

English Editor2026-04-02

2026-04-02

Emmanuel Macron has issued a sharp public warning to Donald Trump, criticising what he described as inconsistent and unserious messaging from Washington as tensions around the Iran conflict escalate. Speaking to reporters during a visit to South Korea, the French president said the war demanded a measured and disciplined approach,......