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President Masoud Barzani affirmed on Thursday (March 5, 2026), on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Kurdistan People’s Uprising, that every possible effort will be made to keep Kurdistan away from wars, tragedies, and calamities, and to ensure it remains protected and secure. He also paid tribute to the martyrs of the uprising and all martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the Kurds and Kurdistan.
The following is the text of President Barzani’s message on the anniversary of the uprising:
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the outbreak of the Kurdistan People’s Uprising, I extend my warmest congratulations to the families of the noble martyrs, to the heroic Peshmerga, to the dear people of Kurdistan, and to all patriots, fighters, and free individuals who played a role in achieving this valuable achievement for our people.
The uprising was the result and continuation of the struggle and sacrifices made by the people and forces of Kurdistan over decades. This proud and glorious event represents, for every Kurdistani today and in the future, a message of resilience and perseverance, embodying the values of freedom and the determination to live with dignity and pride.
As our region is currently passing through highly complex and sensitive circumstances, we hope that all problems and disputes in the region will find their path toward resolution through peaceful means. For our part, we will do everything in our power to ensure that Kurdistan remains away from wars, tragedies, and calamities, and continues to be protected and secure.
On this blessed anniversary, we send our greetings to the martyrs of the uprising and to all the martyrs on the path to the freedom of the Kurds and Kurdistan.