Professor at the College of Arts Contributes to the Production of a Documentary Film about Kirkuk Citadel

Dr. Dilshad Omar Abdulaziz, a faculty member in the Department of History at the College of Arts, University of Kirkuk, has collaborated with Kirkuk TV to produce a documentary film about the Kirkuk Citadel.

This work is part of his research project entitled "The Multiple Impacts of the Displacement of Kirkuk Citadel Residents (1989–1990): An Oral Historical Study", which is supported and funded by the Nahrein Network at University College London.

The documentary, titled "Kirkuk Citadel: Displaced Memory – The Politics of Cultural and Ethnic Cleansing", aims to document the history of the Kirkuk Citadel, focusing in particular on the period between 1989 and 1998, when the citadel witnessed the forced displacement of its residents and the demolition of its historical landmarks.

The documentary seeks to answer key questions, such as: What were the true objectives and motivations behind the decision of the former political regime to displace the residents of Kirkuk Citadel in 1989? What testimonies and accounts do eyewitnesses offer about the displacement and the demolition of the citadel in 1990? And how did the citadel’s residents, influential figures, and academic institutions react to these events?

The film also sheds light on the multiple and complex impacts of the displacement of Kirkuk Citadel residents, including social, economic, and cultural effects. Dr. Dilshad Omar concludes the work by offering recommendations to the current local government on the need to correct the mistakes of the past and to prioritize the protection and restoration of heritage sites, particularly those related to the historic Kirkuk Citadel.

To watch the documentary, please click the link below:
https://youtu.be/oC9WxGnt03w