Who are the Kurdish fighters?

The Kurds — fighting under the name of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) alongside several local Arab militias, and helped by U.S.-led coalition air power — drove IS out of a large swath of territory in Syria and established control over a large area along the border with Turkey.

Is Baghdad part of Kurdistan?

The Baghdad government only recognized the autonomy of the Kurdistan Region after the fall of Saddam Hussein, with a new Iraqi constitution in 2005….Kurdistan Region.

Kurdistan Region ھەرێمی کوردستان Herêma Kurdistanê إقليم كردستان
Autonomy founded	19 May 1992
Autonomy recognized	15 October 2005

Who are the Barzanis of Kurdistan?

The Barzanis are mostly Naqshbandi and one of the most influential tribes in Kurdistan. Barzanis were originally Yezidis who in 19th century converted to the Sufi or mystical form of Sunni Islam.

What is the history of Barzani?

Barzanis were originally Yezidis who in 19th century converted to the Sufi or mystical form of Sunni Islam. By late 19th century, the Barzani tribe, who were led by a Barzani sheikh (hereditary local ruler), had established a local tekkeyeh and attracted support of several other Kurdish tribes.

What happened to the Barzani tribe in Iraq?

Other than the Barzani tribe, the Barzani confederation consists of the Sherwani, Muzuri, Beroji, Nizari, Dolomari, Herki bneji and Gerdi tribes. During the Anfal campaign, about 8,000 members of the tribe were massacred. On 10 June 1932 the Iraqi Army approached the Barzanis to avenge their prior uprising.

Where is Barzan located in Iraq?

Barzan ( Kurdish: بارزان ,Barzan) is a village located on the eastern shores of the Great Zab in Erbil Governorate in Kurdistan Region, Iraq. The village was formerly the territory of Zebari tribe and was part of Bahdinan under the name Baziran.