Demonstrations across Kurdistan on the 38th Halabja anniversary

On the 38th anniversary of the Halabja genocide, the Kurdistan Organisations Network for the International Criminal Court (KONCICC) organized demonstrations in several Kurdish cities, including Erbil, Kirkuk, Slemani, and Chamchamal. The events served as both a commemoration of the thousands of innocent lives lost in 1988 and a renewed call for justice for the victims of the Anfal campaign.

During the demonstrations, participants urged the Kurdistan Regional Government and Iraqi authorities to pursue full membership in the International Criminal Court (ICC) and to ensure that perpetrators of war crimes committed during the Anfal operations are brought before justice. Protestors carried banners and signs demanding accountability and expressing solidarity with the survivors and families affected by the atrocities.

Local media outlets were present to cover the demonstrations, amplifying the voices of those calling for justice and recognition. KONCICC representatives emphasized that 38 years after one of the darkest chapters in Kurdish history, the pursuit of justice remains both a moral and legal imperative.

By organizing these events, KONCICC reaffirmed its commitment to promoting international justice, human rights, and the prevention of genocide ensuring that the memory of Halabja continues to inspire action and accountability.