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The Kurds (Kurdish: کورد Kurd) are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a contiguous area spanning adjacent parts of eastern and southeastern Turkey (Northern Kurdistan), western Iran (Eastern or Iranian Kurdistan), northern Iraq (Southern or Iraqi Kurdistan), and northern Syria (Western Kurdistan or Rojava). The Kurds have ethnically diverse origins. They are culturally and linguistically closely related to the Iranian peoples and, as a result, are often themselves classified as an Iranian people.Kurdish nationalists claim that the Kurds are descended from the Hurrians and the Medes, (the latter being another Iranian people) and the claimed Median descent is reflected in the words of the Kurdish national anthem: "we are the children of the Medes and Kai Khosrow". The Kurdish languages form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian languages.
The Kurds are estimated to number, worldwide, around 30–32 million, possibly as high as 37 million, with the majority living in West Asia; however there are significant Kurdish diaspora communities in the cities of western Turkey, in particular Istanbul. A recent Kurdish diaspora has also developed in Western countries, primarily in Germany. The Kurds are the majority population in the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan and in the autonomous region of Rojava, and are a significant minority group in the neighboring countries Turkey and Iran, where Kurdish nationalist movements continue to pursue greater autonomy and cultural rights.
With ISIS all over the news, it's easy to forget that there are many more groups in Iraq fighting for control. One of these groups of people are the Kurds and they're starting to become a force to be reckoned with. Who are they and what do they want in Iraq? Learn More: Who Are The Kurds? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/inatl/daily/feb99/kurdprofile.htm A largely Sunni Muslim people with their own language and culture, most Kurds live in the generally contiguous areas of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Armenia and Syria A BRIEF SURVEY OF THE HISTORY OF THE KURDS http://www.institutkurde.org/en/institute/who_are_the_kurds.php The first question which comes to mind is that of the origins of the Kurds. Who are they? Where do they come from? _________________________ TestTube's n...
Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Erdogan said the initiative by the Iraqi Kurdish regional government to hold a referendum on independence at the end of September was wrong and imperil the territorial integrity of Iraq- and that Turkey had conveyed his discontent to the local authorities. He emphatically denied that such a move could insispre a similar drive among Kurds in Turkeyn, saying the country was clearly united and that those who are willing to try know they stand no chance. Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/France24_en
An award-winning Israeli documentary by Itai Anghel about the war led by Kurds against Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in Syria and Iraq. Kurdish freedomfighters, both female and male, from YPG, YPJ, PKK and Peshmerga are the most successful and efficient warriors against the medieval terrorists from the so called Islamic State. Kurds want to set up a liberal, feminist and direct democratic state called Kurdistan, their traditional homeland, in the Middle East. But they are currently brutally opressed and prevented by either dictatorial states like Syria and Iraq or islamist like Turkey and Iran from fulfilling their dream.
LEARN HOW TO HELP: http://www.SaveTheChristians.com Reporting from Mangesh, Iraq, Ezra Levant is in a Christian refugee camp, and talks about the "righteous Muslims" protecting Christians from attack by ISIS. WATCH Ezra's nightly show: http://therebel.media/the_ezra_levant_show PLUS http://www.Facebook.com/JoinTheRebel *** http://www.Twitter.com/TheRebelTV
Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN The Pentagon's announcement that it would directly arm Syrian Kurds has been quickly followed by Kurdish militias taking the Tabqa dam, a key lever on the road to the IS group stronghold of Raqqa. Could victory now be in sight? The Trump administration's announcement bolsters the boots on the ground, and has also enraged Erdogan who claims Kurds are says are in cahoots with the PKK insurgency he's fighting near his southeastern border. What will Erdogan get from his trip to Washington next week? Click here for PART TWO. Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Christopher DAVIS. Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel...
Secret Revolution (2014): Out of the chaos of Syria's civil war, Kurdish PKK leftists have forged a radical, multi-ethnic mini-state. But with ISIS and Turkey now attacking the PKK leaning groups, how long can this new political geography last? For similar stories, see: The Syrian Foot Soldiers In Assad's Media War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-82ctgTkYQ On The Kurdish Front Line In The Fight Against ISIS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00s8h3DIKEs Is it Time for Kurdish Independence? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SodmYCPm9BM Subscribe to journeyman for daily uploads: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=journeymanpictures For downloads and more information visit: https://www.journeyman.tv/film/6317/secret-revolution Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/j...
Germany's foreign minister has warned that plans for a referendum on Kurdish independence could worsen tensions in Iraq. On Wednesday leaders of the autonomous Kurdistan Regional Government announced plans to hold the vote in September. Many Kurds in northern Iraq support the move towards an independent state. But some have their doubts about the timing. Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid reports from Erbil. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
The Kurds are an ancient and noble people who are now the primary “boots on the ground” against ISIS in the Middle East. They are 35 million strong worldwide, the largest people group on earth without their own homeland. In this stirring talk, Stephen Mansfield tells the story of the Kurds and does so, surprisingly, through the lives of three women. Stephen Mansfield is a New York Times bestselling author who first rose to global attention with his groundbreaking book, The Faith of George W. Bush, a bestseller that Time magazine credited with helping to shape the 2004 U.S. presidential election. He has written celebrated biographies of Barak Obama, Booker T. Washington, George Whitefield, Winston Churchill, Pope Benedict XVI, and Abraham Lincoln, among others. Mansfield’s latest book, The...
Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman (Kurdistan Regional Government Representative to the USA) joins Dave Rubin, discussing the history of the Kurds and breaking down "Kurdistan 101." Watch part 2: http://bit.ly/1o1RrnY ***Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=RubinReport This is a bonus edition of 'The Sit Down' on The Rubin Report. What are your thoughts? Comment below or tweet to Dave: https://twitter.com/RubinReport Watch more on Ora TV: http://www.ora.tv/rubinreport Find us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rubinreport?ty=h Sign up for our newsletter with the best of Rubin Report each week: http://www.ora.tv/rubinreport/article/2015/10/19/subscribe-to-our-rubinreport-show-updates ****** Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Representative to ...
Turkey has the largest Kurdish minority in the region and also has the most complex relationship with the Kurds. This makes Turkey particularly sensitive to the Kurdish issue in the region and the United states and Donald Trumps open backing of the YPG. . Kurds have a long history in Anatolia and It is estimated that around 14 Million Kurds live in Turkey, mostly in the South East of the country. Remember to Like & Sub! Check out my new reports - https://www.youtube.com/realmatters ___________ In Part 2 we take a look at Turkey relationship with its Kurdish minority and Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian Turkey. Kurdish rebellions date as far back as Ottoman Times with many arguing it has been continuous until present. According to Ottoman military records, Kurdish rebellions hav...
When you walk out of god's house
Don't complain
You've got yer gold and silver
And you've got yer pretty girl
When you walk out of god's house
Don't complain
When you trade yer money for her
Don't be ashamed
Forget yer lonely room
And yer cheap cheap solitude
When you trade yer money for her
Don't be ashamed
When his hand falls to guide you
Don't be afraid
He'll give you seeds of sorrow
To shake and make it right
When his hand falls to guide you
Don't be afraid