Iraqi PM Marks 43rd Barzani Anfal Anniversary
At a Glance
- Barzani Anfal began on July 30, 1983.
- Around 8,000 civilian males shot and buried in mass graves by the Baath Regime.
- Al-Zaidi commemorates Barzani Anfal anniversary.
- Condolences extended to Kurdish people.
- Tribute paid to victims' sacrifices.
- Reaffirms commitment to Iraq's federal system.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi marked the 43rd anniversary of the Barzani Anfal campaign, describing it as a genocide committed by the former Ba'athist regime against the Barzanis as part of its campaign against the Kurdish national movement.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Al-Zaidi said the genocide remains "deeply etched in the memory of the Iraqi people."
- He extended condolences to the Kurdish people and Kurdistan Democratic Party leader Masoud Barzani.
- He said the victims' sacrifices contributed to the establishment of Iraq's federal democratic system.
- The prime minister reaffirmed his commitment to building "a strong, free, and fully sovereign Iraq."
Commemorating the Barzani Anfal Victims
In a statement marking the 43rd anniversary of the Barzani Anfal campaign, Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi described the genocide as one of the crimes committed by the former Baathist regime during its campaign against the Kurdish national movement.
He said the atrocities remain deeply embedded in the memory of Iraqis, particularly the Kurdish people.
Al-Zaidi extended his condolences to the Kurdish people and the leadership of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, especially its leader, Masoud Barzani.
He also expressed appreciation for what he described as the victims' sacrifices.
The prime minister said the sacrifices of the Barzanis, alongside those made by Iraqis from all components of society, helped pave the way for "the dawn of freedom" and the establishment of Iraq's federal democratic system.
He said the current system guarantees constitutional rights, dignity, and respect for all citizens.
Al-Zaidi reaffirmed the government's commitment to continuing national efforts to address challenges facing the country.
He said these efforts are aimed at building "a strong, free, and fully sovereign Iraq."
FYI
The Barzani Anfal campaign took place in 1983, when the former Iraqi regime detained thousands of Barzani men and boys and later disappeared them. The anniversary is observed annually in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, with officials commemorating the victims and renewing calls for justice, recognition, and support for affected families.
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