President Barzani: Layla Qassim Is a Living Symbol of Kurdish Women's Courage and the Kurdish People’s Quest for Freedom
ARK News.. On the 51st anniversary of the martyrdom of Layla Qassim and her comrades, President Masoud Barzani issued a message today, Monday, May 12, 2025, through his official account on the platform X (formerly Twitter).
In his message, President Barzani stated:
“Layla Qassim is a living embodiment of the bravery of Kurdish women and a symbol of the Kurdish people’s longing for freedom. She stood defiantly against oppression and turned her back on life with pride, refusing to submit.”
He added:
“On the 51st anniversary of the execution and martyrdom of Layla Qassim and her comrades, we extend our deepest salutations to their pure souls and to all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives on the path to freedom.”
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