Kurdish political movement

The Kurdish political movement strives for cultural recognition, political rights, and often independence or autonomy for Kurdish people, who are an ethnic group spread mainly across Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran. Historically marginalized and persecuted, Kurds seek self-determination, often advocating through political parties and armed groups. Movements vary from seeking full independence to autonomy within existing states. Key organizations include the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in Turkey and autonomous Kurdish administrations in Iraq. The movement is complex, shaped by regional geopolitics, ethnic identity, and aspirations for self-governance, making it a significant factor in Middle Eastern politics.