Iraqi Kurds Prepare for War With Iran: Rising Tensions on the Middle East’s Most Volatile Border
Women Fighters in Kurdish Militias
One striking aspect of Kurdish militant groups is the presence of female fighters.
Images from Kurdish bases near Erbil show women participating in training, guard duties, and political activities.
Female participation in Kurdish armed movements has become a defining feature of Kurdish resistance organizations in recent decades.
Women fighters have also played prominent roles in Kurdish forces in Syria and Iraq, particularly during battles against ISIS.
For many Kurdish organizations, female participation symbolizes social equality and political liberation.
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