The news of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran’s (KDPI) split on the 6th of December 2006 has unfortunately passed, at least within international circles, to a great extent unnoticed. Is it because such a party is not relevant to the political reality of Kurdistan, or has the event been overshadowed by international and regional political developments? It could be either scenario; in fact, it is very likely to be both.
When the news of the KDPI’s split was announced it was greeted with sadness by the Kurds and their allies. A sense of betrayal was felt by the families of peshmargas who sacrificed their life for the Kurdish cause, and a sense of jubilation by Kurdish enemies.
The KDPI has been handicapped by internal rivalries for the past several years. As a result, its political activities were lessened dramatically; to the extent that the Party’s very viability was placed under question mark. A party which had been known for its democratic principles eventually become intolerant towards it’s own membership, to the point that division within the ranks eventually led to a split. full text
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