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France and UK Rescue 157 Migrants in the English Channel

Ahora Qadi2026-08-05

2026-08-05

French and British vessels have rescued 157 migrants from drowning in a joint operation after their boat caught fire while attempting to cross to the United Kingdom. This is considered the largest maritime rescue operation for migrants in the region since 2008. According to information from the Pas-de-Calais Prefecture, the......

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Federation of Kurdish Writers Strengthens Ties with German Counterparts

Ahora Qadi2026-08-04

2026-08-04

Sardar Jaf, Head of the Kurdistan Diaspora Writers’ Federation, , has sent an official letter of thanks to Ms. Engels, President of the German Writers’ Association (VS) in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, following her congratulatory message regarding the Federation’s first congress. Text of the Letter: Subject: Thank you for......

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Brussels and Belgium Centers Commemorate the Yazidi Genocide

Ahora Qadi2026-08-042026-08-04

2026-08-042026-08-04

In the presence of a representative from the kurdistani Diaspora Confederation, the Brussels and Belgium centers, in coordination with the Hevi Association, the Peace Organisation, and the Yazidi House, held a ceremony to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the genocide against the Yazidi Kurds. On Monday, August 3, 2026, Ms.......

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12th Anniversary of the Yazidi Genocide Commemorated in Vienna

Ahora Qadi2026-08-03

2026-08-03

The Yazidi House in the Austrian capital, in coordination with the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation (KDC), held a special ceremony to mark the twelfth anniversary of the genocide against our Yazidi brothers and sisters. The ceremony took place on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Vienna, where attendees honored the memory of......

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Commemorative Ceremony for the Shingal Massacre Held in Kazakhstan

Ahora Qadi2026-08-03

2026-08-03

On Aug. 3, 2026, in the city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, a ceremony was held to mark the 11th anniversary of the Shingal massacre. The gathering took place at the Plaza Hotel Almaty. The ceremony was attended by Azizê Zio Badrkhan, President of the Kurdish Union of Kazakhstan; Jamalê Eli Ibrahimov,......

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KDC Demands Justice for Shingal Victims

Ahora Qadi2026-08-03

2026-08-03

On the 14th anniversary of the Yazidi genocide, the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation (KDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to securing international recognition of these atrocities as genocide. The Confederation further calls for the uncovering of the fate of those still missing and the urgent reconstruction of Shingal, enabling displaced persons to......

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President Barzani: Yazidis Must Return to Their Homeland with Dignity

Ahora Qadi2026-08-03

2026-08-03

In a message marking the anniversary of the Shingal tragedy, President Masoud Barzani reiterated his full support for the aspirations and demands of our Yazidi brothers and sisters. President Barzani stated that the crime committed by ISIS terrorists twelve years ago remains a profound pain that will forever linger in......

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Strengthening Kurdish Ties in Norway: A New Digital Hub for the Diaspora

Ahora Qadi2026-08-03

2026-08-03

The Kurdistan Diaspora Center in Norway has announced the launch of a multilingual digital project designed to serve as a bridge for Kurds residing in the country. Developed in Kurdish (Sorani and Kurmanji dialects), Arabic, English, and Norwegian, the website’s primary objective is to unite Kurds and strengthen their social......

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Yazidi Genocide Victims Commemorated in Tbilisi

Ahora Qadi2026-08-02

2026-08-02

Zaza Kalashov, President of the Kurdish Association of Georgia (Ronahi) and a board member of the Kurdistani Diaspora Confederation (KDC), provided exclusive details to the KDC’s official website regarding a dignified ceremony held to commemorate the victims of the Sinjar tragedy. The President of the Kurdish Association of Georgia announced......

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Researchers Invite Kurdish Diaspora to Participate in Study on Returning to Kurdistan

Ahora Qadi2026-08-022026-08-02

2026-08-022026-08-02

Kurdish researchers have launched a scientific survey inviting members of the Kurdish diaspora to share their experiences and perspectives on returning to Kurdistan, with the aim of identifying the obstacles they face and proposing solutions. Dr. Abdulrahman Darwish told the official KDC website that the survey is being conducted according......