Dr. Salar Osman, head of the Cultural and Media Department of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), participated in two conferences held in Amed, North Kurdistan, on June 28–29, 2026, marking the 101st anniversary of the execution of Sheikh Said Piran and his companions.
The main conference was held at the historic Iskender Pasha Palace in the Sur district of Amed. It was organized by the North Kurdistan National Union Conference Initiative Commission, which included several political parties and movements such as PÊLKURD, the Kurdistan Socialist Party (PSK), the Kurdistan Patriots Party (PWK), the Vejîn Movement, and a number of independent figures.
The conference was chaired by Ali Öncü and opened with the Kurdish national anthem “Ey Reqîb.” It brought together researchers, writers, and descendants of Sheikh Said Piran, who presented papers on the historical background of the 1925 uprising, its leadership, and its consequences. Discussions also addressed the trial process and the execution of Sheikh Said and his companions in Amed.
During the conference, speakers including Said Veroj, Mahmood Fawzi Furat, a descendant of Sheikh Said Piran, and writer A. Nasır Sönmez delivered presentations focusing on the historical context of the uprising, the role of key figures, and developments in the region following its suppression.
In his intervention, Mahmood Fawzi Furat called for the disclosure of the burial site of Sheikh Said and his companions, stating: “This step would represent an important act of historical acknowledgment and respect.”
On the second day, commemorative activities were held in Amed at the headquarters of the Sheikh Said Association, followed by a broad panel at the Tahir Elçi Conference Hall in the Amed Bar Association building.
The panel was moderated by Azad Zal, and Dr. Salar Osman participated alongside Gulcan Kaçmaz Saygıt, Çiğdem Kılıçgün Uçar, Abdulkadir Güleç, and Mehmet Kasım Furat. Each participant presented their remarks on the significance of Sheikh Said’s legacy and Kurdish historical struggle.
Dr. Salar Osman stated that the different stages of the Kurdish struggle reflected a long history of sacrifice, highlighting the Sheikh Said uprising as a key moment against policies of denial and marginalization. He added: “Despite past attempts to suppress Kurdish identity, the spirit of resistance has continued and remains a driving force for the national movement.”
He also emphasized that the Kurdistan Region remained a collective achievement for all Kurds and stressed the importance of preserving it. He added that the Kurdish national struggle should continue with a unified and modern vision aimed at securing rights, freedom, and democracy.
The events concluded with poetry readings and extensive discussions among participants and guests.
