Ashtyaku Poorkarim
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: August 23, 1977
- Place of Birth: Mahabad, East Kurdistan (under Iranian occupation)
- Nationality: Kurdish
- Current Residence: France
- Profession: Journalist, Politician, and Leader of a Political Party
- Political Affiliation: Kurdistan Independence Movement
Education
- 1994: Earned a high school diploma in Literature and Humanities in Mahabad.
- 1996: Received a diploma from the Young Cinema Society of Mahabad and produced several short films.
- 1997: Active member of the Mahabad Literary Association, participated in various literary festivals, and received recognition certificates.
- 1999: Bachelor’s degree in Persian Literature, Islamic Azad University, Mahabad.
- 2017: Master’s degree in Political Science, Paris 8 University, France.
Professional Experience
Political Career
- 1996–2019: Active member of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI):
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- Played a significant role in political activities in East Kurdistan and other regions.
- Worked in the secret structure of PDKI in Iran.
- Served as an active cadre of PDKI in Iraqi Kurdistan.
- 2010–2016: Political Representative of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan in France:
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- Participated in dozens of conferences, meetings, and seminars in Europe.
- Held discussions with political leaders from Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
- 2019–Present:
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- Founded the Kurdistan Independence Movement and was elected as its leader.
- Led initiatives for Kurdistan’s independence and collaborated with various Kurdish and international groups.
- Played a key role in forming the Kurdistan Independence Coalition in 2022 and was elected as its president.
Journalism and Writing
- 2001:
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- Established the first Kurdish language education center named “Soma” in Baneh, Iran, teaching thousands of students in Kurdish.
- Published a newspaper titled Dangi Komalga (Voice of Society), which was banned by Iranian security forces after two issues.
- Published dozens of articles in Kurdish and Persian newspapers.
- 2008–2010:
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- Presenter and News Manager at the Kurd Channel television network, affiliated with the Democratic Party of Kurdistan.
- 2011–2016:
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- News anchor, News Department Manager, and Political Program Presenter at Tishk TV in France, affiliated with the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan.
- Authored and published the book Kurds in the New Middle East.
Cinematic Activities
- Founded a cinematic center called “Kat” during his tenure in the Democratic Party.
- Produced two films titled Gelawêj and Melawanka, focusing on Kurdish revolution, struggle, and nationhood.
Political Activities
- 2001: Due to pressure from the Iranian Intelligence Department, he was forced to leave Iran and migrate to Iraqi Kurdistan, officially joining the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan.
- 2010: Moved to France upon an official invitation from the Reporters Without Borders organization, gaining French citizenship. He currently resides in Paris.
- 2015: Established a strategic political and news center called Roji Kurd, officially registered with the French government, and remains active. Website: www.rojikurd.net.
- Advocates for Kurdish rights and independence through meetings and initiatives worldwide, building alliances for Kurdistan’s independence.
- Held discussions with high-ranking officials and global policymakers on Kurdish and regional matters.
Skills and Competencies
- Leadership in political organizations and activities.
- Strong communication and public speaking skills.
- Fluent in Kurdish, Persian, French, and [other relevant languages].
- Extensive experience in journalism, political analysis, and media production.
Achievements
- Founded the Kurdistan Independence Movement and established alliances with other Kurdish political entities.
- Published numerous articles on political, social, and cultural topics.
- Recognized as a prominent advocate for Kurdish rights on both regional and international levels.
Interests
- Promoting peace, self-determination, and independence for oppressed nations.
- Writing and contributing to political thought while preserving cultural identity.
Additional Updates
- Has been interviewed on numerous TV networks opposing the Iranian regime.
- Iranian regime-affiliated media outlets have published hundreds of articles against him and issued threats of assassination.
- In 2018, authored the book Kurds in the East: Nationalism and National Identity.
- In 2018, survived a terrorist attack in Paris by Iranian operatives and sustained injuries.
- In January 2019, resigned from the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan due to political stances and founded the Kurdistan Independence Movement, where he currently serves as its president.
- Until 2023, operated under the name Jamal Pourkarim, later changing his name to Ashtiaku Pourkarim.Contacting Ashtyako Poorkarim
Wikipedia in Kurdish about Ashtyako Poorkarim
