72 years ago today, Qazi Muhammed announced the establishment of the Republic of Kurdistan, with its capital in Mahabad, now northern Iran. The short-lived republic survived less than a year, but serves as a milestone in Kurdish history.

72 years ago today, Qazi Muhammed announced the establishment of the Republic of Kurdistan, with its capital in Mahabad, now northern Iran. The short-lived republic survived less than a year, but serves as a milestone in Kurdish history.