Editorial photo #13252672 Politics

The Rojava Crisis Erbil Takes The Protest To US UN And The Historic Heart Of The City

A young Kurdish woman wearing a traditional scarf is pictured during a car convoy protest in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, on January 20, 2026. Thousands of citizens take to the streets to express solidarity with Rojava (Northeast Syria) and condemn the military offensive by Syrian government forces. The protests, characterized by large convoys and the waving of Kurdish flags, aim to demand international protection for Kurdish civilians and support for regional autonomy amidst the escalating conflict across the border (Photo by Sabur Rashid/NurPhoto).

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Photo ID: #13252672
Date taken: 20 January 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Sabur Rashid/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

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