The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

The Warmth Of Play In Erbil s Cold And Fog

Despite harsh winter weather marked by severe cold and dense, heavy fog, daily life and the human spirit persist in the bustling, densely populated neighborhoods of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region, on December 15, 2025, where the day’s most striking visual scenes center on groups of local children dressed in simple, heavy winter clothing who continue to play, laugh and engage in carefree games with unrestrained joy, undeterred by the challenging climate, as their presence and defiant play capture the warmth, resilience and continuity of life amid the cold and shadow of the urban environment. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

Searchers Retrieve Bodies as Afghan Quake Toll Expected to Rise - Afghanistan

An injured boy receives help in Kunar province, eastern Afghanistan, on September 1, 2025, after a devastating earthquake struck the region. With around 800 people killed and more than 2,500 injured, according to the Taliban government, survivors like him are being treated by emergency responders and local volunteers amid the rubble. Limited medical resources and widespread destruction have made relief efforts urgent and challenging across the affected areas. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

(250815) -- KISHTWAR, Aug. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Locals stand near debris of damaged houses following a cloudburst at a village in Kishtwar district, about 290 km southeast of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 15, 2025. The death toll from Thursday's cloudburst in Kishtwar district in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to at least 60. A local official confirmed that at least 60 dead bodies had been recovered till Friday morning, and over 200 people were still missing. Roads and bridges had been broken or swept away, blocking traffic in the region. Rescue teams were facing a challenging time reaching the victims in the affected areas. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

(250815) -- KISHTWAR, Aug. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 15, 2025 shows houses damaged by a cloudburst at a village in Kishtwar district, about 290 km southeast of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir. The death toll from Thursday's cloudburst in Kishtwar district in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to at least 60. A local official confirmed that at least 60 dead bodies had been recovered till Friday morning, and over 200 people were still missing. Roads and bridges had been broken or swept away, blocking traffic in the region. Rescue teams were facing a challenging time reaching the victims in the affected areas. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

(250815) -- KISHTWAR, Aug. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers stand at an affected area following a cloudburst at a village in Kishtwar district, about 290 km southeast of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 15, 2025. The death toll from Thursday's cloudburst in Kishtwar district in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to at least 60. A local official confirmed that at least 60 dead bodies had been recovered till Friday morning, and over 200 people were still missing. Roads and bridges had been broken or swept away, blocking traffic in the region. Rescue teams were facing a challenging time reaching the victims in the affected areas. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

(250815) -- KISHTWAR, Aug. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Locals stand at an affected area following a cloudburst at a village in Kishtwar district, about 290 km southeast of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 15, 2025. The death toll from Thursday's cloudburst in Kishtwar district in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to at least 60. A local official confirmed that at least 60 dead bodies had been recovered till Friday morning, and over 200 people were still missing. Roads and bridges had been broken or swept away, blocking traffic in the region. Rescue teams were facing a challenging time reaching the victims in the affected areas. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

Cloudburst In J&K'S Kishtwar 55 Dead - India

(250815) -- KISHTWAR, Aug. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers inspect debris of damaged houses following a cloudburst at a village in Kishtwar district, about 290 km southeast of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Aug. 15, 2025. The death toll from Thursday's cloudburst in Kishtwar district in Indian-controlled Kashmir rose to at least 60. A local official confirmed that at least 60 dead bodies had been recovered till Friday morning, and over 200 people were still missing. Roads and bridges had been broken or swept away, blocking traffic in the region. Rescue teams were facing a challenging time reaching the victims in the affected areas. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Inauguration of Rome Jasmine Walk by Mayor Gualtieri - Rome

Mayor Gualtieri inaugurated and opened to the public today, April 5, the "Jasmine Walk," a pathway saved from decay and made more welcoming for pilgrims. A sign to express to the Pope the joy of returning to Santa Marta and "of knowing he is home after a challenging trial." A kilometer upgraded through new paving, new seating and care of green areas, for an investment of 2.6 million euros . Italy, Rome on April 5, 2025. Photo by Alessia Giuliani/Catholic Press Photo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A young Peshmerga fighter, Paywand, 18, from Mahabad, looks at her reflection beside a portrait of Mahsa Amini in Erbil, Iraq, on August 2, 2023. She fled Iran after participating in the Jina Revolution protests, where she faced threats and violence. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A hairbrush and a pocket radio rest on a rock in a Peshmerga camp in Erbil, Iraq, on August 2, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Young Peshmerga recruits get ready at their training camp in Erbil, Iraq on August 2, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A Peshmerga recruit sits on a rocky ledge, in Erbil, Iraq, on July 25, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A small bird perches on a Peshmerga recruit's rifle in Erbil, Iraq, on July 25, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A small bird flies out of a Peshmerga recruit’s hands in Erbil, Iraq, on July 25, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A young Peshmerga recruit is seen through a net in Erbil, Iraq, on July 25, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A Peshmerga recruit stands in a narrow trench, with her rifle in Erbil, Iraq, on July 25, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A young Peshmerga recruit stands against a wall, in Erbil, Iraq, on June 25, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A medical worker stands in a medical facility in Erbil, Iraq, on July 2, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

The Peshmerga recruit stands outside a tent in Erbil, Iraq, on June 12, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Two women prepare a meal inside a shelter in Erbil, Iraq, on July 23, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A Peshmerga fighter and a young girl stand in a courtyard in Erbil, Iraq, on July 3, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A Peshmerga recruit stands in a dry, hilly landscape in Erbil, Iraq, on June 12, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A Peshmerga recruit sits outside a tent looking at a picture of Mahsa Amini in Erbil, Iraq, on June 12, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A Peshmerga recruit sits outside a tent in Erbil, Iraq, on June 18, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A Peshmerga recruit sits on a rock in the mountains in Erbil, Iraq, on June 15, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM