Message of Condolences on the Passing Away of Mr. Nelson Mandela from the coalition for Kurdish Human Rights to Nelson Mandela’s family 

December 7th, 2013

Nelson Mandela 1918-2013 (Walter Dhladhla/AFP/Getty Images)

Dear Nelson Mandela’s family,

We are the coalition for Kurdish Human Rights in Iranian Kurdistan and feel deeply saddened upon hearing of the news of Nelson Mandela’s passing.

He was an inspiring hero who fought against discrimination and injustice all his life, not just in South Africa but also all over the world. His struggle and his victories became the battles and triumph those who looked up to him as a leader.

Kurds, as an ethnic group with a long history of apartheid, systematic discrimination, and genocide, have been inspired by Mandela’s steadfast belief in human rights for a better future for our people.

We believe that Nelson Mandela will be remembered one of the greatest leaders of modern history. We honor him today, along with millions of other people around the globe, and hope to carry his message of respect for human dignity.

-Kurdish American Committee for Democracy and Human Rights in Iran (KACDHRI)

-Human Rights Organization of Kurdistan-Europe Commission

-Kurdocide Watch Chak (East Kurdistan)

-Campaign Defending the Civil and Political Prisoners

KACDHRI; 8055 Canby Ave., Unit #4, Los Angeles, CA 91335, USA, info@vokradio.com, +1 818-434-9692