پەرلەمانی کوردستان
April 4, 2025
Today marks the 45th anniversary of the horrific genocide of the Feyli Kurds, who were subjected to killings, arrests, deportations, enforced disappearances, and the loss of their citizenship and property during a ruthless campaign orchestrated by the Iraqi regime of the time, solely because of their Kurdish identity and support for the Kurdistan Revolution.
On this solemn occasion, we reiterate our call for the Iraqi Federal Government to provide comprehensive compensation to the Feyli Kurds, restore their citizenship and property, and address their grievances in accordance with the ruling of the Iraqi High Criminal Court, which classified these acts as genocide. We assure our Feyli brothers and sisters that we will persist in our efforts to reclaim their rights and seek justice on their behalf, and we remain committed to taking all necessary actions to achieve this goal.
The genocide of the Feyli Kurds, along with broader attempts to eliminate them and the atrocities inflicted upon the people of Kurdistan, represents a dark chapter in history—one that has only resulted in suffering and instability for the country. This history must serve as a lesson for fostering a future grounded in understanding, collaboration, mutual respect, and the protection of the rights of all communities within Iraq.
We extend our heartfelt tribute to the memory of the martyrs of the Feyli Kurds and all the martyrs of Kurdistan.
Nechirvan Barzani
President of the Kurdistan Region
