"Iranian attacks target women's will, unity of Kurdish people"

The Kongra Star Coordination condemned the Iranian regime's targeting of camps in Southern Kurdistan, which resulted in the death of fighter Ghazala Moylan.

In a statement issued Sunday, the Coordination said these attacks target the will of women and the unity of the Kurdish people, emphasizing that military operations cannot resolve political problems, nor will they bring stability and security to Southern Kurdistan. The statement added that the attacks constitute an assault on the will of women and society, an attempt to spread fear and break women's resistance, and an attack on efforts to unify the Kurdish people.

It noted that whenever the Kurdish people have historically sought to build their political, social, and organizational unity, regional and international powers have escalated their pressure and launched attacks. Similarly, attempts by Kurdish parties to unite have faced similar blows.

The statement explained that Iran considers attempts to unify Kurdish parties a security threat, noting the escalation of its attacks on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq since February 2026.

According to official reports, Hewler, Sulaimaniyah, and Duhok regions have been subjected to UAVs and missile attacks since the beginning of the year, with more than 200 attacks recorded during February and March, and more than 450 attacks in total.

The statement confirmed that at least 17 people killed and injuring others by these attacks, targeting several civilian sites directly, aiming to weaken the political situation in the Kurdistan region and impose regional balances that serve Iranian interests, in addition to spreading fear and insecurity.

The Coordination Committee stressed that the solution lies in democracy, political dialogue, and the recognition of the legitimate demands of the people, warning that the continuation of the policy of pressure and attacks could push the Kurdistan region of Iraq into a wider and more dangerous crisis.

The statement also noted that some hospitals and mosques refused to receive the body of the female fighter for funeral rites, deeming this a stance contrary to religious and moral values ​​and a deep wound in the conscience of the Kurdish people.

It added that foreign interference and internal disputes not only threaten security but also undermine the morals of society, calling for these circumstances not to be allowed to weaken societal values.

In closing, the Kongra Star Coordination condemned the attack, emphasizing its rejection of such treatment of a woman who struggled for her people, even after her martyrdom.

It also called upon society, women's organizations, human rights defenders, and the people of Kurdistan to take a clear stance against these attacks, defend the right to life of all peoples and women, and strengthen the unity of the Kurdish people.

For its part, the Martyrs' Families Council in Kobani affirmed its rejection and condemnation of "discriminatory practices contrary to the values ​​of justice and humanity," following the refusal of some hospitals and mosques in Sulaymaniyah, in Southern Kurdistan, to receive the body of the fighter Ghazala Moylan.

This came in a statement issued today in front of the council's headquarters in Kobani, delivered by administrator Hiba Ma'mu, in the presence of council members and the families of martyrs.

The statement clarified that this stance represents a clear violation of the principles of equality and human dignity, and contradicts the national values ​​of the Kurdish people. It further stated that this reveals an exclusionary mentality that refuses to acknowledge women's sacrifices and their true role in society.

Adding that refusing to receive the body not only offends the deceased but also wounds the collective conscience and reflects a profound misunderstanding of justice and equality. It emphasized that health and religious institutions should be havens for individuals in life and death, not instruments of discrimination or exclusion.

The statement pointed out that women have always been at the heart of the struggle, and stressed that sacrifice is not measured by gender, and martyrdom is not granted based on gender, but rather on one's stance and sacrifice. It added that ignoring the martyrdom of this woman is an insult to every female fighter who gave her life in defense of her principles, and an attempt to erase her historical and humanitarian role.

The council called on relevant authorities to "end all forms of gender-based exclusion, respect women's sacrifices and commemorate them in a manner befitting their sacrifice, review policies and rhetoric that perpetuate this injustice, and raise public awareness of women's rights and reject all forms of discrimination."

The statement concluded by emphasizing that true justice can only be achieved through equality, and that societies that deny the sacrifices of their women deny a part of their humanity.

It is worth noting that on April 17, the Iranian regime launched an attack on the Alan camp in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, resulting in the deaths of Kurdish fighters Nada Miri and Samira Elayari.

Additionally, an Iranian drone attack targeting the Surdash camp on April 14 resulted in serious injuries to Ghazala Moylan, who later died from her wounds.

ANHA