Originally from Kirkuk, Baban Kerkuki has spent years establishing himself as a poet in Dutch literary circles.

From Kurdish poetic heritage he chose “XYZ” by renowned poet Sherko Bekas, who is from Suleymani in the north. From Arabic heritage he chose a poem by esteemed Iraqi poet Bader Shaker Al-Sayyab titled ...

On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Kurdistan leaders highlighted the importance of promoting the Kurdish language that is central to Kurdish culture and “existence.” ...