Relations between Khalil Khoshaw and Sheikh Ahmadi Barzan in the Light of British and Turkish Documents 1931-1936

Abstract

The suppression of Sheikh Ahmadi Barzan's movement by the Iraqi government with the support of the British air force did not destroy the liberation movement in Barzan. However, the first Barzan revolution led to the emergence of several prominent leaders among the Barzanis. Khalil Khoshawi was one of the most influtial leaders and continued fighting against the Iraqi Government. He always acted according to the instruction of Sheikh Ahmad Barzan. This caused made many problems for the Iraqi government and forced it to seek assistance and coordination from Britain, Iran, and Turkey to suppress Khalil Khoshaw's movement. Some sources consider that Khalil Khoshaw's movement was a different revolution from the revolution of Sheikh Ahmad of Barzan, while Khalil Khoshaw followed Sheikh Ahmadi's instructions and orders, and was always loyal and trusted leader of Sheikh Ahmad, so his movement complemented the first Barzan revolution. In general, this study attempts to show the relationship between Khalil Khoshaw and Sheikh Ahmad of Barzan in the years 1931-1936 Based on British and Turkish documents.