Reflection of class and union struggle in southern Kurdistan in Kurdistan Road newspaper ‘’Rygai kurdistan’’ (1991-1994)

Abdullah, Faraydoon Abdulrahim

doi:10.32894/1992-1179.2025.164661.1261

	Reflection of class and union struggle in southern Kurdistan in Kurdistan Road newspaper ‘’Rygai kurdistan’’ (1991-1994)
Kirkuk University Journal: Humanity Studies
Volume 20, Issue 2, part 2, December 2025 PDF (771.39 K)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.32894/1992-1179.2025.164661.1261
Author
Faraydoon Abdulrahim Abdullah^*
University of Salahaddin / College of Arts / Department of History
Abstract
The newspaper Rygai Kurdistan, which served as the mouthpiece of the Kurdistan Communist Party, was one of the most active newspapers following the 1991 uprising. As an ideologically driven publication with a Marxist perspective, it devoted significant attention to class struggle and union activism in southern Kurdistan. This study employs a descriptive analytical approach to highlight the importance of this newspaper in this context. Through research and analysis, the study has reached several conclusions, the most notable being that the newspaper, both in its historical coverage and journalistic activities, placed great emphasis on issues of class struggle and union movements in southern Kurdistan. These topics are considered crucial historical tools for narrating aspects of the historical reality of certain class struggles, particularly in the Erbil region. Furthermore, the newspaper serves as an important source for documenting the history of key professional unions in southern Kurdistan. aspects of the historical reality of certain class struggles, particularly in the Erbil region. Furthermore, the newspaper serves as an important source for documenting the history of key professional unions in southern Kurdistan.
Keywords
worker; peasent; uprising; demonstration; strikes

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