Historical Events tagged with "kurdish"
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Assassination of Kurdish Leader in Berlin
An Iranian Kurdish leader, Abdul Rahman Ghassemlou, and two associates were assassinated by political militants in Berlin. The attack took place at a matter of diplomatic significance, highlighting tensions related to Kurdish rights and Iranian politics. The assassination underscored the perilous nature of Kurdish activism within Europe and drew attention to the Iranian regime's reach beyond its borders.
Continue ReadingHalabja Poison Gas Attack by Saddam Hussein
The Kurdish town of Halabja in Iraq was subjected to a catastrophic chemical attack that resulted in the deaths of approximately 5,000 civilians, with around 10,000 others injured. This assault was ordered by Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq War, aiming to suppress Kurdish resistance. The attack utilized a lethal combination of mustard gas and nerve agents, marking one of the most devastating uses of chemical weapons against a civilian population in modern history.
Continue ReadingAttack on Armenian Inhabitants of Shushi
Azeri and Turkish forces, along with Kurdish groups, launched an armed attack against the Armenian population of Shushi in Nagorno Karabakh. This coordinated military action aimed to assert control over the region amid the chaotic aftermath of World War I. Notably, the attack resulted in widespread violence and displacement of the local Armenian community, as these groups employed brutal tactics to achieve their objectives.
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