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January 22, 1946,

Discussion in '"Today in History", Literature & Media Review' started by Martin Antonenko, Jan 22, 2022.

  1. Martin Antonenko A Fixture

    Country:
    Germany
    The Only Independent Kurdish State That Ever Existed Does Not Live Long...




    On January 22, 1946, the Kurdish politician Quasi Mohammed…

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    ...under Soviet protection in the city of Mahabad an independent Kurdish state on Iranian soil!

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    He himself becomes President and Prime Minister of this "Kurdish Republic of Mahabad", his cousin Mohammed Hossein Saif Qazi (on the left with a pistol in the picture)...

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    ...Secretary of Defense!

    It is the only independent Kurdish state known to history - it is entirely on the soil of Iran...:

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    However, the existence of the "Kurdish Republic" did not last long:

    Quasi Mohammed has little authority among the Kurds themselves, since he is neither a religious leader, nor a sheikh, or at least a clan chief.

    In addition, many Kurds distrust the "protective power" Soviet Union!

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    When the Soviets withdraw, the Iranian army – with British support – immediately sets about liquidating the Kurdish state again.

    Quasi Mohammed and his government are captured by the Iranians and publicly executed in Mahabad on March 31, 1947…:

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  2. Airkid A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    "with British support". 'Nuff said
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  3. akaryu Moderator

    Country:
    Belgium
    Another little known episode of modern history.

    Keep them coming Martin!

    Pierre
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  4. Giwe Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Germany
    Another interesting article! Thanks a lot for doing this every single day!
  5. Nap Moderator

    Country:
    England

    Absolutely ..I learn something again

    Nap

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