Komalah (CPI)

Komalah (CPI), also known as the Communist Party of Iran (Komala), is a Kurdish communist party in Iran. The name "Komalah" is a Kurdish word meaning "society" or "association." The group advocates for Kurdish rights within Iran, including cultural and political autonomy, and has historically engaged in armed resistance against the Iranian government.

Komalah was founded in 1969 by a group of Kurdish students and intellectuals in Tehran. Its initial aims focused on promoting Kurdish language and culture, as well as advocating for social justice and equality. After the Iranian Revolution in 1979, Komalah participated in an uprising against the newly established Islamic Republic, demanding greater autonomy for Kurdish regions. This uprising was ultimately suppressed by the Iranian government.

Over the years, Komalah has experienced internal divisions and splinter groups. Different factions have emerged with varying approaches to achieving their goals, ranging from armed struggle to political activism. The organization has faced significant challenges, including military operations by Iranian security forces and ongoing political repression.

Komalah's political ideology is based on Marxist-Leninist principles, although different factions may emphasize different aspects of this ideology. The party seeks to establish a socialist society in Iran, with particular attention to the rights and needs of the Kurdish population. It maintains relations with other Kurdish political parties and international socialist organizations. Its activities primarily focus on the Kurdish regions of Iran, but it also seeks to build support among other oppressed groups in the country.