Rewend Magazine, serving as the voice of the Kurdish diaspora, has returned to its readers with a new and richly informative issue. In the editorial of this edition, Editor-in-Chief Herman Ahmed discusses how Kurds in the diaspora represent significant human, scientific, and economic capital, yet have not quite organized into a unified and effective force. He argues that the Kurdish diaspora must transition from fragmentation toward unity, strategic organization, and global presence.
Elsewhere, the magazine devotes several extensive reports to the diplomatic achievements of the Kurdistan Region. These include the awarding of Italy’s highest honor to President Nechirvan Barzani and the growing relations with France. The issue also highlights positive environmental and electricity reforms undertaken by the Ninth Cabinet of the Kurdistan Regional Government, alongside coverage of the first Congress of the International Kurdish Language Federation—a crucial step toward preserving the language in the diaspora.
A significant portion of the pages is dedicated to Kurds living abroad. This includes interviews with journalists, university professors, and artists residing in France, Belgium, Poland, and Switzerland, as well as articles presenting the importance of diaspora unity and the strategic role of the Confederation. The magazine also features special sections in the Hawrami and Badini dialects, showcasing the beautiful diversity of the Kurdish language. The Kurmanji (Badini) section is equally rich, offering distinct content and subjects specifically tailored to this dialect.
Furthermore, the magazine covers recent diplomatic visits and initiatives, such as the Canada-Kurdistan Parliamentary Delegation’s trip and the opening of the Youth Hub in the Kurdistan Region. An important part of the interview section highlights the inspiring stories of Kurdish champion Zelimkhan Mutsoev in Russia, artist Tara Mamedova, Amedspor director Narin Nadirova, and Rojava-born artist and director Akram Siti.
The Opinion (Nêrîn) section is exceptionally rich. It features an article on the status of the Kurdish language in the diaspora by Dr. Nuredin Khoshnaw; a piece on the culture and cultural resistance of Kurds in Europe by Zeynel Göçer; and a political analysis on the situation in Northeast Syria by Fuad Önen. Additionally, an article by Rohat Alakom titled “The Tragedy of this Exile” explores songs of longing (Xerîbî) and the folklore of exile, commemorating his 50 years of writing and literary struggle.
Beyond these topics, the magazine does not neglect culture and the arts. It features news on the Shal u Shepik traditional clothing festival in Zakho, an introduction to the book Life in Exile, and an interview with author Davan Yahya regarding his book Lausanne Through the Eyes of Kurds. It also includes a poem for Ajhin Abdulkhaliq and a detailed literary analysis of a poem by German author Boris Greff. Finally, the magazine shares the shining success story of young football player Adam Faris in the UK, as well as the heartwarming and hopeful news of the Kurdistan youth football team in Finland, which has become a source of great pride for the Kurdish diaspora.
Overall, this issue weaves a detailed and expansive connection between Kurdistan and its diaspora. Covering everything from politics and economics to art and sports, the edition places immense value on issues of identity, language, culture, and the personal experiences of Kurds living abroad.
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