Elî Kaşifpûr
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Elî Kaşifpûr | |
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| Born | June 24, 1957 Urmia |
| Died | August 15, 1990 (aged 33) Konya |
| Cause of death | Assassination |
| Nationality | Kurdish |
| Other names | Ali Kaşifi, Ali Kashefpour, Eli kashefi |
| Citizenship | Iran |
| Education | Sociology and political science |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | elikasifpur |
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Serî dana ji bo kurdistaneke serbixwe ye ter azadî, aştî û demokrasî | |
Elî Kaşifpûr (Ali Kashefpour) was a member of the central committee of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran KDP-I. He was assassinated on August 15, 1990, in Konya.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Elî Kaşifpûr was born on 24 June 1957[citation needed] in the village of Piranjuq[citation needed], near the city of Urmia in north-western Iran.
Elî completed completed his primary education in Hovarsin and continued his secondary education in Urmia. He initially enrolled at the University of Tabriz[citation needed], studying Social Sciences[citation needed], but later transferred to the University of Tehran[citation needed] to study Political Science[citation needed].
During his last academic year, the Iranian people revolted against the Pahlavi dynasty, which led to the establishment of the Islamic Republic.
Political Activism
[edit]During his time at the University of Tehran, the political climate in Iran was highly turbulent. In 1978, the popular uprising against the Shah’s regime began, and Eli actively participated in the protests[citation needed]. His involvement led to arrests and interrogations by the secret police[citation needed]. Despite the harsh treatment, Eli remained steadfast in his beliefs[citation needed].
Joining the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan
[edit]After the fall of the Shah’s regime in 1979, Eli joined[citation needed] the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan PDKI. He became a member of the peshmerga forces, the armed fighters of the Kurdish movement, and quickly rose through the ranks[citation needed] due to his dedication and leadership skills[citation needed]. By 1979, he was elected as a member of the Central Committee of the PDKI[citation needed]
The Kurdish people demanded freedom, equality and democracy. With the help of his friends, he set up a library[citation needed] in his father's village of Hovarsin. He always encouraged young people to read and gain knowledge[citation needed] and believed that the reason for Kurdish backwardness was ignorance and illiteracy[citation needed]. During his political career he was active in Northern Kurdistan of Iran.
Assassination
[edit]In 1990, while his family was in Turkey, Eli went to take care of them. Despite his preference to remain in Kurdistan, he followed the party’s advice[citation needed] and went to Turkey. On August 15, 1990, Eli Kasifpûr was assassinated by agents of the Islamic Republic of Iran[citation needed], in collaboration with the Turkish secret service MIT[citation needed]. His body was found on the road from Konya to Ankara.[2] [3] [4] [5]
Eli Kasifpûr is remembered as a prominent Kurdish leader and martyr[citation needed] who dedicated his life to the struggle for Kurdish independence and rights. His leadership and sacrifice have left a lasting impact on the Kurdish movement[citation needed].
Books
[edit]- Bîranîna Elî Kaşifpûr written by Rojan Hazim[6]
Video
[edit]Speech Elî Kaşifpûr on YouTube
References
[edit]- ^ "The History of Iran-Led Extraterritorial Kidnappings".
- ^ "First, Turkey itself must answer for all the Iranian blood on its hands".
- ^ "Facts and figures" (PDF).
- ^ "This page is dedicated to all those who stood up against tyranny" (PDF).
- ^ "Selected, allegedly Iran-sponsored attempts to kill Iranian expatriates, 1979-2012".
- ^ Hardcopy:Bîranîna Elî Kaşifpûr : serî dana ji bo Kurdistaneke serbixwe ye têr azadî, aştî û demokrasî. 1997. ISBN 9788798330776. OCLC 41184843.
- ^ Hardcopy:Bîranîna Elî Kaşifpûr : serî dana ji bo Kurdistaneke serbixwe ye têr azadî, aştî û demokrasî. 1997. ISBN 9788798330776.
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