WASHINGTON, D.C - The Kurdish community in the US representing all four parts of Kurdistan gathered in Washington, D.C., for a reception inside the US Congress honoring Senator Lindsey Graham for his longstanding support of the Kurdish people and their political cause.
Organized by Kurdish-American advocacy groups, the event brought together members of the Kurdish diaspora from across the United States. Addressing the audience, Senator Graham reaffirmed his commitment to Kurdish rights and pledged continued backing for the Save the Kurds Act, describing the legislation as a priority.
Ellan Bublani, President of the American-Kurdish Advocacy organization, expressed the community’s appreciation. "Senator Graham has done a great deal and has stood by the Kurds in Washington, both within the government and in Congress," Bublani said. "Our role as Kurds in Washington is to lobby to protect our people across all four parts of Kurdistan."
Khayal Qertel, Director of the Kurdish Film Festival in New York, was also among the attendees. She presented Senator Graham with a traditional Kurdish scarf purchased in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, along with a string of prayer beads.
"I wanted to give him something culturally significant that Kurds use every day, so he truly understands who we are," she said.
In his remarks, Senator Graham addressed the situation of Kurds in Rojava and Rojhalat, delivering a pointed message about the Iranian regime.