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- 1Brussels conference debates Kurdish representation at the United Nations▼Conference in Brussels discusses international representation of Kurds at U.N
A conference held in Brussels has discussed the question of international representation of Kurds at the United Nations. Participants addressed how the Kurdish people, spread across several countries in the Middle East without their own state, might gain a formal voice in the international body. The issue remains sensitive given the political situations in Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Syria.
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The Kurds are seeking observer status at the United Nations, a move that would give their representatives a formal foothold at the world body despite lacking a recognised state. Observer status, held by entities such as the Holy See and Palestine, allows participation in UN proceedings without full membership. The bid underscores longstanding Kurdish aspirations for international recognition, and is likely to draw scrutiny from governments wary of Kurdish statehood movements.
- 3Hana Human Rights Organization Slams Kurdistan Police Commander's Remarks▼Hana Condemns Remarks by Kurdistan Province’s Police Commander
The Hana Human Rights Organization has publicly condemned remarks made by the police commander of Iran's Kurdistan province. The group, which documents rights abuses in the Kurdish region, criticised the comments without detailing the specific statements in its announcement. The condemnation comes amid ongoing scrutiny of security forces' conduct and rhetoric toward Kurdish citizens, an issue that has drawn repeated criticism from rights groups.
- 4Trump tells Kurdistan24 US will never abandon its allies▼Trump to Kurdistan24: US Will Never Abandon Its Allies as Forces Leave Iraq
US President Donald Trump, in an interview with Kurdish broadcaster Kurdistan24, said the United States will never abandon its allies even as American forces reduce their presence in Iraq. The remarks are directed in part at the Kurds and other partners who cooperated with Washington, offering reassurance amid concern over the withdrawal of US troops from the region.