Mama Risha - Story of a Peshmerga Legend | Legends of Kurdistan
Channel: Everything About Kurdistan
Date: 2020-04-05

This is a remake of our old documentary about Mama Risha with better sound, new content and better graphics. Enjoy!

Najmadin Shukr Rauf or Mama Risha which means Bearded Uncle, was a prominent member of the Peshmerga loyal to the PUK, in Southern Kurdisttan. 

He fought with the Kurds in the war between Kurdistan and the Iraqi Government armed forces in their struggle for self-ruled northern Iraq (Southern Kurdistan)

Born in the village of Talaban near Kirkuk into a poor family. Since there were no schools in their village he never went to school. He was soon recognised for his qualities as a guerrilla fighter as well as his personal qualities like bravery, courage, sincerity and fairness. 

He became the commander of Karti 4 Jabari in 1982, under his command Karti 4 became one of the most effective forces of PUK.

His mental strength as well as his strength, stamina and his speed gave him a near mythical status in Kurdish society who were suffering oppression under Saddam Hussein rule. 

According to some Kurdish sources he chose that nickname because he swore that he would never shave his beard until Kurdistan was totally free from Ba'ath Party's control. 

He was also nicknamed the "Iron Man" for his furious and well organized battles and ambushes against the Iraqi forces near the Kirkuk area.

In late 1970s, he joined the Peshmerga forces of Patriotic Union of Kurdistan led by Jalal Talabani. He is considered by most Kurds as a role model and a legendary fighter. 

Najmadin was killed on January 25, 1985 in an ambush set by Tahsin Shaways in cooperation with the Iraqi intelligence agency.

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