As the celebrations for Newroz approach, we engaged in conversation with a diverse group of Kurds from various parts of Australia to gather their sentiments regarding this significant occasion.

Every Newroz has been a bittersweet time for us, a time we’ve wished for peace. Today, we renew that hope. We want to live in freedom and democratic peace,” says one participant. Thousands have ...

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Residents of the Kurdish city of Afrin in northwest Syria were able to freely celebrate Newroz (the New Year) for the first time since the enclave was invaded by militia ...

Newroz is celebrated on the first day of spring, but for Kurds in western Iran (Rojhalat) the festivities begin days in advance. “IRGC forces have also been deployed on the road to the village ...