PM Barzani Commemorates Qaladze Bombing and Uprising Anniversary
Masrour Barzani, the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government, recently took to Twitter to commemorate the anniversary of the bombing of Qaladze in 1974 and the shooting of the 1982 uprising. In his tweet, Barzani paid tribute to the martyrs of Qaladze and all the Kurdish people who have lost their lives in the fight for freedom.
Barzani emphasized that the martyrs will always be remembered, indicating the significance of their sacrifice in the history of Kurdistan. The Prime Minister's tweet highlights the importance of remembering the past to ensure that future generations continue to strive towards a better future.
لە ساڵڤەگەڕی هەردوو کارەساتی بۆردومانکردنی شاری قەڵادزێ لە 1974 و گوللەبارانکردنی ڕاپەڕینی 1982، بە شکۆوە یادی شەهیدانی قەڵادزێ و سەرجەم شەهیدانی گەلی کوردستان دەکەینەوە.
— Masrour Barzani (@masrourbarzani) April 24, 2023
هەمیشە لە یادمانن. pic.twitter.com/fXKM8FKE0Z
On April 24, 1974, the Iraqi Ba'ath regime dropped napalm bombs on the border town of Qaladze, which also housed the University of Sulaimani. The bombing resulted in the deaths of over a hundred people, including students and lecturers. Today, nearly five decades later, the tragic incident is still remembered as a symbol of the suffering endured by the Kurdish people.
In 1982, local residents of Qaladze held a peaceful demonstration to commemorate the massacre, but the Ba'ath regime responded with brutal force, cracking down violently on the protestors.
The Qaladze bombing and subsequent crackdown on the demonstration serve as reminders of the atrocities committed against the Kurdish people under the regime of Saddam Hussein. The event is also a testament to the resilience and determination of the Kurdish people in their fight for freedom and independence.
The Kurdish people have a long history of struggle and sacrifice, and their fight for independence and self-determination continues to this day. The commemoration of the martyrs of Qaladze and other Kurdish heroes serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle and the need to continue to strive towards a peaceful and just future.
