Lambeth Council Marks 38th Anniversary of Anfal and Halabja Attacks
News : 4/19/2026
London,
United Kingdom, www.uk.gov.krd. An event
marking the 38th anniversary of the Anfal campaign and the chemical bombardment
of Halabja was held in Lambeth Council, bringing together senior officials,
local leaders and members of the Kurdish diaspora.
The
commemoration, organised by Lambeth Council, was attended by Karwan Jamal
Taher, the Kurdistan Regional Government’s High Representative to the United
Kingdom, and Dr Saleh Al-Tamimi, Iraq’s Ambassador to the UK, alongside several
councillors, community figures and supporters of the Kurdish people.
Speakers
at the event paid tribute to the victims of the Anfal campaign and the Halabja
chemical attack, condemning the atrocities committed against the Kurdish
population and describing them as acts of genocide.
In
his address, Mr. Taher thanked Councillor Sarbaz Barzinji and Lambeth Council
for organising the memorial and for their efforts to establish a Peace Monument
in the borough’s gardens. The monument, he said, serves as a tribute to the
victims of genocide in the Kurdistan Region and stands as a symbol of the
strong ties between the Kurdish and British people.
“It
sends a message to every Kurd that your story matters, your pain is seen, and
your peace is our priority,” he said.
Commemorations
of the Anfal campaign and the Halabja attacks are held annually across the
United Kingdom, reflecting a continued commitment to remembrance and awareness.
These events play a vital role in ensuring that Anfal is not confined to
history, but remains a living lesson for the international community. It also stress
that raising awareness is key to preventing future atrocities, underscoring the
importance of vigilance and the ongoing pursuit of peace.
Lambeth
Council
19th April 2026