Iraqs genocide against the Kurds - The Anfal Campaign took place between 1986 and 1989, at the end of the Iran–Iraq War.The most brutal phase occurred in 1988, led by Saddam Hussein’s cousin Ali Hassan al-Majid, nicknamed “Chemical Ali.”. An estimated 182,000 Kurdish civilians were killed. #Halabja

Peshmerga - “those who face death” - The term first became widely used in the early 20th century during Kurdish uprisings against Ottoman and British forces. It symbolized those willing to stand at the front lines, defending Kurdish lands and freedom even if it meant dying for it.

Fun fact- Kurdistan’s economy has surged since gaining autonomy, with GDP rising from roughly $8 billion in 2005 to over $35 billion by 2023. Fueled by oil exports, agriculture, and foreign investment, the region remains Iraq’s fastest-growing market. Picture from 2017 right and 2024 left

Sheikh Mahmud Barzinji (1881–1956) was a Kurdish nationalist leader who declared himself King of Kurdistan in 1922 after leading several uprisings against British rule in Iraq. A descendant of the influential Barzinji family of Sulaymaniyah, he sought Kurdish independence and unity. 2 + 2 =1 #Kurd

The Erbil Citadel which is located in the capital of the Kurdistan Region, it’s one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, dating back more than 6,000 years and still has inhabitants to this day.