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Kurdistan Justice Group Komelî Dadgerî Kurdistan
کۆمەڵی دادگەری كوردستان
LeaderAli Bapir
Founded31 May 2001
HeadquartersErbil, Iraqi Kurdistan
IdeologyKurdish-Islamism
Social conservatism
Political positionRight-wing
ReligionSunni Islam
Colours  Orange
Seats in the Council of Representatives of Iraq2 / 328
Seats in the Kurdistan Parliament3 / 100
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The Kurdistan Justice Group (Kurdish: کۆمه‌ڵی دادگەری کوردستان, romanized: Komellî Dadgerî Kurdistan), colloquially called Komell, formerly the Kurdistan Islamic Group (Kurdish: گرووپی ئیسلامی کورد, romanized: Koma Îslamî ya Kurd), is a movement in Iraqi Kurdistan established in May 2001 by Ali Bapir, a former leader of the Islamic Movement of Kurdistan and a former deputy of the Islamic Emirate of Byara.

Policy

Regarding their position in relation to other political parties, in a January 2003 interview Ali Bapir stated:

"Our policy is that we enter into fraternity and cooperation with all Islamic groups. We seek such fraternal relations with Islamic parties and organizations, Islamist figures, and groups that follow a Salafi tradition or a Sufi or a scientific tradition. In the Komala Islami, we believe that the group must be open-minded and seek fraternity with all those who call or act for Islam. If we see a mistake, we will try to correct it through dialogue and by creating a fraternal atmosphere."

The Kurdistan Justice Group and Kurdistan Islamic Movement were among the first to congratulate the Taliban when they took control of Afghanistan. MPs of the group said that they are "sending them congratulations and prayers".

In terms of its relationship with other Kurdish political groups, the KJG has generally maintained a cooperative approach, but has also been involved in some political disputes and rivalries. The party has often emphasized the importance of unity among the Kurdish people, and has advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Anti-LGBT rhetoric

On February 22, 2021, it was announced that a lawsuit was filed against Rasan by an MP of an Islamist political fraction called Kurdistan Justice Group, Omar Gulpi, because the organization advocated for LGBT+ rights locally, and according to him, this was a "against the values of the Kurdish culture." Kurdistan Justice Group is linked to an anti-LGBT+ and conservative organization called Astane. The organization works on publishing anti-LGBT, SRHR, and gender propaganda.

Electoral results

Iraqi Parliament

Election Votes % Seats +/– Position Government
2014 137,504 1.06% 3 / 329 New Steady 16th
2018 96,876 0.93% 2 / 329 Decrease 1 Decrease 18th
2021 64,025 0.72% 1 / 329 Decrease 1 Increase 17th

References

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  2. Hawramy, Fazel. "Komal should 'shed' Islamic label: party leader". Rudaw. Archived from the original on 2021-12-06. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  3. "Iraq Report: June 11, 2004". November 11, 2008 – via www.rferl.org.
  4. "بۆچی حزبە ئیسلامیەكانی كوردستان بە گەڕانەوەی تاڵیبان شاگەشكە بوون؟". www.basnews.com. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  5. "Kurdish Islamic Union: The Party of Dialogue and Compromise | Dana Taib Menmy".
  6. "Kurdish Islamic Union emphasizes dialogue with other Kurdish parties".
  7. "LGBT+ activists slam 'immoral' lawsuit against Sulaimani organization". www.rudaw.net. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  8. "Kurdistan Parliament MP files lawsuit against group advocating for women's, LGBTIQ rights". www.nrttv.com. Nalia Corporation. Archived from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  9. "پەرلەمانتارێک: گروپ‌و كه‌سانێك خۆیان مه‌ڵاس داوه‌ بۆ دزینی‌ ره‌وشت‌و به‌ها باڵاكانی‌ كۆمه‌ڵگه‌" (in Kurdish). Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  10. "Astana |". astane.org. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
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