Statement from the Governor of Erbil on the commemoration of the chemical attack on Balisan, Sheikh Wasan, and Khoshnawti Valle
In the name of God, the most gracious, the most merciful
On the 37th anniversary of the chemical attack on Balisan, Sheikh Wasanan, and Khoshnawti Valley, we solemnly pay tribute to the martyrs, commemorating their memory with dignity.
The chemical attack on Balisan, Sheikh Wasanan and Khoshnawti Valley was another brutal crime committed by the Ba'ath regime and witnessed by the world, inflicted a profound and unforgettable wound on our people.
Greetings to the souls of the martyrs of Balisan, Sheikh Wasanan, Khoshnawti Valley and all the martyrs of Kurdistan.
Omed Khoshnaw
Governor of Erbil
April 16, 2024