Iran

Iranian security forces have arrested four female Kurdish activists in Kurdistan province following International Women’s Day celebrations on March 8. The Kurdistan Human Rights Network confirmed the arrests. Rights groups and activists believe these arrests are part of a wider crackdown on Kurdish women.

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In the sixth round of parliamentary elections in the Kurdistan Region, some political parties announced they would stay in opposition and not join the new government. However, these parties have not been able to work together or form a united front.

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