Why is Jawhar Agha Harki Being Accused?
Diyar Harki – Founder of KurdFile From his youth until recently, Jawhar Agha Harki could not be brought to heel; he did not sell himself for financial gain and remained … Read More
Author: Diyar Harki
Diyar Harki is an independent investigative journalist and human rights advocate. As a member of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), he focuses on exposing corruption and human rights abuses in Kurdistan and Iraq. He voluntarily contributes to Kurdfile Media.
Will an Armed Revolution Succeed?
Diyar Harki – Founder of KurdFile An armed revolution succeeds only when weapons are in the hands of the wise. When weapons are placed in the hands of uneducated youth … Read More
Lajan: When a Village of Harki Tribe Is Silenced Power, Loss, and the Cry for Justice
By Harki The events that unfolded in Lajan village this week are more than a single moment of violence; they are a window into a deeper conflict between state power, … Read More
Protection Gaps Are Real: Why Iraq’s Shelters and Services Still Fail Survivors
When it comes to protecting trafficking survivors, Iraq’s system is far from robust. According to the 2024 TIP report, the government referred only 67 identified victims to its own shelters, … Read More
Prevention Is a Band-Aid: Displacement, Migration and Trafficking Risk in Iraq
Even as Iraq rolls out national action plans and committees to prevent trafficking, its prevention efforts feel disconnected from the real risks on the ground. The U.S. report and local … Read More
Justice Falters: Trafficker Arrests Are Up But Are They Really Held to Account?”
Arrests for trafficking in Iraq are rising, but convictions and punishment tell a more complicated story. While 636 people were arrested in 2023, only 184 were convicted. (Iraqi News) That’s … Read More
Invisible Victims: How Iraq Still Fails Those It Calls ‘Trafficked
The U.S. TIP report signals a rise in victim identification in Iraq — but a closer look reveals how many remain trapped in the shadows. According to the 2024 report, … Read More
Tier 2 Isn’t Enough: Why Iraq’s ‘Progress’ on Trafficking Masks Deep Failings
The U.S. State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report keeps Iraq at Tier 2, praising Baghdad’s “significant efforts” — but for KurdFile, this feels more like a veneer than … Read More
Iraq Records Almost 200 Cases of Domestic Violence Against Men in 2025
Baghdad — Iraq’s Community Police Directorate, under the Ministry of Interior, has reported 196 cases of violence against men so far in 2025. (قناة الرشيد الفضائية) According to Colonel Moayed … Read More
Report: KDP and PUK Accused of Attempting to Influence New Generation MPs
Tensions have risen between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) amid accusations that both parties are trying to pressure or as some allege, “buy” … Read More