Hundreds of Kurds Gather in UK to Commemorate February 17 Tragedy
Hundreds of Kurds gathered in major cities across the UK to mark the 14th anniversary of the February 17, 2011, tragedy, where 10 civilians were killed during protests in the Kurdistan Region. The events were organized by the Dakok Support Centre and drew significant participation from Kurdish activists and community members.
The protests in 2011, which were met with violence by forces affiliated with the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), remain a source of deep pain and anger within the Kurdish diaspora.
Speaking to Kurdfile, activists expressed frustration that, 14 years later, those responsible for the killings have yet to face justice. The government has done nothing to hold the killers accountable, one participant stated. The gatherings highlighted a call for justice, with attendees demanding accountability from Kurdish authorities and solidarity for the victims’ families.
The events reflected the ongoing discontent within the Kurdish community over issues of impunity, corruption, and lack of justice in the region.
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