ELÎ KAŞIFPÛR

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1990

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1957

Eli was born in the village of PÎRANJUQ - Rojhilata Kurdistanê

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24-06-1957

Eli grew up in a modest, hardworking Kurdish family with one sister and two brothers

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1960

Despite the limited opportunities, his father values education for his children

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Late 1960s

Political and cultural challenges instilled in Eli a strong sense of justice and commitment to the Kurdish cause

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Mid 1970s

After finishing primary school in Hovarsin and secondary school in Urmia, Eli studied Sociology at the University of Tabriz

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09-1975

With a growing interest in politics, he left his study Sociology and began studying political law in Tehran

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09-1976

Eli joined the student movement in Tehran against the Shah regime, playing an active role in the Revolution

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1978

After the Shah's fall, many Kurds hoped for increased autonomy and rights. Eli quit his university and returned to Kurdistan

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Early 1979

He and his friends establish a library in his village to provide educational opportunities for youth

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Early 1979

Eli joins the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI)

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Mid 1979

The new Islamic regime declared war on the Kurds, leading to widespread conflict and violence in the Kurdish regions of Iran

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08-1979

Eli and his friends mobilized people and organized military activities against the regime in areas near Urmia

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Late 1979

During the 4th Congress of the PDKI, he was elected as an advisor to the Central Committee

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03-1980

During a heavy bombardment by the Islamic regime, he was severely injured and escaped death

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1981

After his recovery, Eli resumed his efforts and was elected to the central committee at the 5th PDKI congress

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12-1981

He was responsible for managing political and military training in the Urmia region

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1983

He participated in battles and strategic planning against the Iranian regime

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17-12-1984

During the 6th and 7th congresses, Eli was re-elected again to the central committee

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Mid 1985

He becomes known for his commitment and dedication. Takes on a leading role in northeastern Kurdistan

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1986

Organizing political activities within the party

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16-08-1986

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16-08-1986

Eli traveled to Paris at the request of the PDKI to seek political support and international attention for the Kurdish cause

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21-04-1987

Despite opportunities to stay in Europe, he returned to Kurdistan to continue his fight for Kurdish rights and freedom

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16-08-1987

Unfortunately, the PDKI split due to ideological differences and power struggles, resulting in a division within the party

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1988

His Brother Kerim visits Eli in  Kurdistan region of Iraq

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1989

To give him Moral and familial support  during challenging political journey

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1989

Despite numerous challenges, Eli remains steadfast in his commitment to the Kurdish cause

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1989

Eli's family applied for asylum in Ankara, Türkiye. The answer to the request was negative. He temporarily stopped his activities and visited them to complete their case

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Early 1990

Eli was chased and assassinated in Konya by agents of the Islamic Republic of Iran

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16-08-1990

"A person is alive as long as they understand their own hardships, but when they understand the hardships of others, that is when they become truly human."