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5 years ago today, the 2.5 year-long peace process between the Turkish state & the PKK ended.
Since then, tens of thousands have been killed & hundreds of thousands displaced.
The trigger was the unresolved and now unravelling assassination of 2 police officers [THREAD]
Since then, tens of thousands have been killed & hundreds of thousands displaced.
The trigger was the unresolved and now unravelling assassination of 2 police officers [THREAD]
On the morning of 22 July 2015, officers in #Ceylanpınar police station, a town in Southeastern Turkey bordering Syria, grew suspicious after 2 of their colleagues who lived together didn't turn up to work. The officers went to their house but nobody answered the door.
When they entered with the help of a locksmith, they found their colleagues shot dead.
At around 11:00 am the news broke.
At 13:50, the PKK posted a press release endorsing the killings as a revenge for the ISIS #Suruç bombing which happened 2 days before in the same province.
At around 11:00 am the news broke.
At 13:50, the PKK posted a press release endorsing the killings as a revenge for the ISIS #Suruç bombing which happened 2 days before in the same province.
IMPORTANTE
La #Turchia bombarda #Sinjar ed uccide Mam Zaki, uno degli eroi che salvò decine di migliaia di #ezidi dal genocidio dell'#ISIS.
#thread
La #Turchia bombarda #Sinjar ed uccide Mam Zaki, uno degli eroi che salvò decine di migliaia di #ezidi dal genocidio dell'#ISIS.
#thread
Thread: Some rare good immigration news came today. Last yr, as part of a deal to get Iraq off the list of countries in Muslim Ban 1.0, ICE began rounding up 100s of Iraqi nationals who had old, unexecuted deportation orders—nearly all of whom came as refugees. #NashvilleKurds /1
Nashville is home to the largest population of Kurds outside of #Kurdistan. At least 12 and as many as 20 #NashvilleKurds were targeted. amp.tennessean.com/amp/379582001 ICE sought to detain these men in far-flung, for-profit prisons and deport them without hearing to torture/death /2
But @ACLUofMichigan @mjschlanger @CivilRightsCH Code Legal, and partners across the country stepped up and filed class-action habeas litigation that successfully halted these deportations, given people time to find lawyers and file for fear-based protection, and seek bonds /3
It’s extraordinary just how much BS gets created in people’s minds.
I never once expressed “support” for #Turkey’s #Afrin operation.
- Did I say it was inevitable? Yes.
- Did I observe it & comment on its advance vis-a-vis broader #Syria dynamics (i.e. my job)? Yes.
I never once expressed “support” for #Turkey’s #Afrin operation.
- Did I say it was inevitable? Yes.
- Did I observe it & comment on its advance vis-a-vis broader #Syria dynamics (i.e. my job)? Yes.
"Sometimes, I look at myself in the mirror and wonder, 'How am I still alive?'"
Yazidi mother opens up about escape from Islamic State, building a life in Canada
(1/ ) #YazidiPlight #Iraq #Canada
Yazidi mother opens up about escape from Islamic State, building a life in Canada
(1/ ) #YazidiPlight #Iraq #Canada
At 18, when she was eight months pregnant, Faeza Mejo was captured in August 2014 by members of the Islamic State terror group when she, her husband and his family tried to flee from the invaders in northern Iraq.
(2/ )#YazidiGenocide #Sinjar #Iraq
(2/ )#YazidiGenocide #Sinjar #Iraq
Faeza was separated from her husband and taken to a place where about 50 other young #Yazidi women and girls were held. She soon learned they were in a warehouse and they were the goods to be sold, and she would literally be marked for life.
(3/ ) #YazidiPlight #Sinjar
(3/ ) #YazidiPlight #Sinjar
[1] I am a #Yazidi and not yet 17, but I have a story to tell the world. My people have always been peaceful and non-aggressive. We believe in God and humanity and respect other religions. I grew up in a village called Wardia, near #Sinjar, #Iraq. We lived with honor and dignity.
[2] We were a very close community and pretty much kept to ourselves. When I was only 13, we heard that ISIS was headed toward us and also that they were doing very bad things. #YazidiPlight
1. I urge young #Kurds across the US to be more politically active. No excuses. Know your elected representatives, get in touch with their offices & educate them on the Kurdish plight. Kurds with access to Capital Hill in DC have more responsibility, we can influence policy.
2. We don’t need fancy offices. We know what brings Kurdistan down, we know who those are that work with Turkey, Iran. We can provide lawmakers with a different voice, one that is for the sole interest of Kurdistan. For how long will you complain but do nothing to change it?
3. Take advantage of the institutions that exist, they’re for us to utilize. Don’t allow corrupt individuals & offices to push party agendas. You have access to members of Congress, as Kurdish officials do. It’s very simple. Call👉make an appointment👉educate.
April 20 - Kazerun, southern #Iran
Protesters turn Friday prayer into a major anti-regime rally.
"Our enemy is right here, they always say its America."
This can be a turning point as people can use each Friday to stage anti-government demos.
(1/2)
Protesters turn Friday prayer into a major anti-regime rally.
"Our enemy is right here, they always say its America."
This can be a turning point as people can use each Friday to stage anti-government demos.
(1/2)
April 20 - Kazerun, southern #Iran
Protesters turn Friday prayer into a major anti-regime rally.
"Beware of the day we get armed"
"Our disgrace, our state TV/radio"
#BanIRIB
(2/2)
Protesters turn Friday prayer into a major anti-regime rally.
"Beware of the day we get armed"
"Our disgrace, our state TV/radio"
#BanIRIB
(2/2)
April 20 - #Iran's #Kurdistan Province witnessing continuing strikes & protests as store-owners & merchants demand reopening of border with #Iraq.
irannewswire.org/2018/04/20/ten…
irannewswire.org/2018/04/20/ten…
April 12 - Isfahan, #Iran
Activists reporting large number of anti-riot motorcycle units dispatched to quell ongoing protests.
#IranProtests continue.
Activists reporting large number of anti-riot motorcycle units dispatched to quell ongoing protests.
#IranProtests continue.
April 14 - Isfahan, #Iran
Sources indicate authorities are imposing martial law as farmers continue to protest & demand their share of a local river for their farms.
#IranProtests continue.
Sources indicate authorities are imposing martial law as farmers continue to protest & demand their share of a local river for their farms.
#IranProtests continue.
April 14 - Isfahan, #Iran
Authorities dispatch large units of special anti-riot forces & resort to bird-shots in order to disperse protesters.
#IranProtests continue.
Authorities dispatch large units of special anti-riot forces & resort to bird-shots in order to disperse protesters.
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Kuy Alavi, Ahvaz, SW #Iran
4th day of rallies continue as protesters are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
4th day of rallies continue as protesters are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Kuy Alavi, Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Activists report authorities dispatched to quell demonstration of protesters who are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
Activists report authorities dispatched to quell demonstration of protesters who are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 31 - Ahvaz, SW #Iran
Farhani St.
Activists report authorities dispatched (shots heard) to quell demonstration of protesters who are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
Farhani St.
Activists report authorities dispatched (shots heard) to quell demonstration of protesters who are furious about a recent state TV insult, regime crackdown & marginalization of minorities.
#BanIRIB
#IranProtests continue.
March 20 - Marivan, #Kurdistan Province, W #Iran
People celebrating #Nowruz are seen chanting "Death to Dictator."
#IranProtests continue.
People celebrating #Nowruz are seen chanting "Death to Dictator."
#IranProtests continue.
March 20 - Pasargad, central #Iran
For those wondering how the mullahs' "celebrate" #Nowruz, here is a glimpse.
Video shows the police beating a young man, who like many others sought to welcome the new year alongside an ancient monument.
More reason for #IranProtests.
For those wondering how the mullahs' "celebrate" #Nowruz, here is a glimpse.
Video shows the police beating a young man, who like many others sought to welcome the new year alongside an ancient monument.
More reason for #IranProtests.
March 21 - Andimeshk, SW #Iran
Employees of the Arya Cement Co. protesting not receiving their salaries for the past 12 months.
#IranProtests
Employees of the Arya Cement Co. protesting not receiving their salaries for the past 12 months.
#IranProtests
WARNING - GRAPHIC & DISTURBING FOOTAGE - WARNING
#Iran activists posting image of a protester tortured while in custody after being arrested in the Dec 2017/Jan 2018 #IranProtests.
This is the regime #Obama was negotiating with. Shame. Shame. Shame.
More reason for #RegimeChange
#Iran activists posting image of a protester tortured while in custody after being arrested in the Dec 2017/Jan 2018 #IranProtests.
This is the regime #Obama was negotiating with. Shame. Shame. Shame.
More reason for #RegimeChange
WARNING - DISTURBING FOOTAGE
#Iran activists posting these images depicting how this regime treats Iranians:
- running them over
- shoving them to the ground
- using brute force to inflict severe injuries to peaceful protesters
#IranProtests, however, continue.
#Iran activists posting these images depicting how this regime treats Iranians:
- running them over
- shoving them to the ground
- using brute force to inflict severe injuries to peaceful protesters
#IranProtests, however, continue.
March 19 - Tehran, #Iran
Sa'di St.
Authorities arresting a young street vendor, depriving him of this already very little income.
This regime has plundered & unemployed 15 million youths... and now this...
More reason for #IranProtests & #RegimeChange.
Sa'di St.
Authorities arresting a young street vendor, depriving him of this already very little income.
This regime has plundered & unemployed 15 million youths... and now this...
More reason for #IranProtests & #RegimeChange.
March 10 - Varzaneh, central #Iran
More incoming footage of farmers continuing their protests today, demanding their plundered water resources.
#IranProtests
More incoming footage of farmers continuing their protests today, demanding their plundered water resources.
#IranProtests
March 10 - Varzaneh, central #Iran
More incoming footage of farmers launching a major rally demanding their plundered water resources.
"Incompetent officials, shame on you"
#IranProtests
More incoming footage of farmers launching a major rally demanding their plundered water resources.
"Incompetent officials, shame on you"
#IranProtests
March 10 - Varzaneh, central #Iran
More incoming footage of farmers continuing their protests today, demanding their plundered water resources.
#IranProtests
More incoming footage of farmers continuing their protests today, demanding their plundered water resources.
#IranProtests
#SRO - What happened in Kusham area is the first real and strong #US action to protect its interests, the #SDF and its military advisors... Be sure this will reinforce #SDF recuitment policy and popularity... (1)
Activists posting video of people rushing to banks, such as this Bank Melli, demanding their money as there is word of #Iran's state banks possibly going bankrupt.
#IranUprising is kicking in, terrifying the ruling regime.
#IranUprising is kicking in, terrifying the ruling regime.
Jan 30 - Rasht, N #Iran
Investors demanding their money back from the IRGC-affiliated Caspian credit firm, chanting "Hidden hands, where is our money?"
#IranProtests continue.
Investors demanding their money back from the IRGC-affiliated Caspian credit firm, chanting "Hidden hands, where is our money?"
#IranProtests continue.
Jan 30 - Borujerd, W #Iran
Municipality workers rallying & protesting not receiving their paychecks for the past 8 months.
#IranProtests continue.
Municipality workers rallying & protesting not receiving their paychecks for the past 8 months.
#IranProtests continue.
إيران: ديكتاتورية الملالي (الملارشي) في مواجهة موجة من الاحتجاجات almounadila.info/archives/5858
Une grève générale ouvrière ça ne se décrète pas à jour et heure fixes c'est une lame de fond qui, plus elle est imprévisible, plus elle est profonde. #IranWideStrike #LisezRosaLuxemburg anfenglish.com/news/call-for-…
La nuit dernière à #KhomeyniShahr
تظاهرات در مشهد در اعتراض به مشکلات اقتصادی bbc.com/persian/iran-4…
تصاویر ارسالی مخاطبان در تلگرام از تجمعهای اعتراضی در شهرهای #مشهد، نیشابور و شاهرود bbc.com/persian/iran-4…
1) Today afternoon #Iraq, 10/21/2017, all #Yazidis in #Sinjar that are receiving a salary from #KRG were informed to leave Sinjar & go to =>
2)#Kurdistan or their salary will be cut off.
3) This move will cause a further humanitarian devastation on the already suffering #Yazidis who have hardly anything to begain with post =>
1) A MONUMENTAL DAY: The #KDP has FULLY WITHDRAWN from #Sinjar. I'm completely SPEECHLESS—(well, not completely): Bye-bye KDP!
#Yazidi #Iraq
#Yazidi #Iraq
2) After over 3 years of fighting for this outcome, the #Yazidi community has finally scored a major victory in reclaiming their homeland.
3) After #Peshmerga withdrew from Kirkuk yesterday (for which the PUK was hit w/ blame), the effect continues in KDP-controlled areas today.
