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Kurdistan is marking the 39th anniversary of the passing of Idris Barzani, remembering his enduring national legacy. As a prominent political figure, seasoned diplomat, and military commander, Barzani was a key contributor to the March 11, 1970 Autonomy Agreement and played a decisive role during the Gulan Revolution, where he helped reorganize and strengthen Kurdish forces.
The Kurdistan Region on Saturday commemorated the 39th anniversary of the passing of Idris Mustafa Barzani, honoring his role as a key Kurdish leader, military commander, and diplomat. Born in Barzan in 1944 amid major Kurdish uprisings, Barzani experienced exile at a young age before joining the Peshmerga during the September Revolution, where he gained prominence for his leadership and courage.
He later became a central negotiator in the Kurdish movement, playing a major role in the March 11, 1970 Autonomy Agreement. Following the collapse of the Kurdish revolution in 1975, Barzani helped reorganize Peshmerga forces and was instrumental in launching the Gulan Revolution alongside his brother Masoud Barzani.
Idris Barzani died on January 31, 1987, at the age of 43 in East Kurdistan (Iran). His remains were returned to Barzan in 1993 after the Kurdish uprising. Today, he is remembered as a unifying national figure whose commitment to dialogue, patriotism, and Kurdish unity continues to shape the region’s political vision.