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Battle of Hamek
Part of Iraqi-Kurdish conflict

The PUK Peshmerga forces, under the command of Mama Risha, engaged in the battle of Hamek.
Date17 May 1982
Location
Hamek Village, Near Kirkuk
Result

Peshmerga victory

  • Majority of structures in Hamek destroyed
  • Iraqi Army fails to capture Hamek, and retreats after heavy casualties
  • Mama Risha introduced as the Iron Man
Belligerents
Kurdistan Region Kurdish Resistance Iraq Ba'athist Iraq
Commanders and leaders
Kurdistan Region Mama Risha Unknown
Units involved
Kurdistan Region PUK Pehsmerga Iraq Iraqi Army
Strength
11–12 soldiers 8,000 soldiers, 12 helicopters
Casualties and losses
4 killed, 4 wounded 62 killed, 25 wounded

The Battle of Hamek (Kurdish:شەڕی حەمەک, romanized: şerrî ḧemek) occurred on 17. May 1982,[1][2] in the village of Hamek, where a small contingent of 11-12 PUK Peshmergas, commanded by Mama Risha, engaged approximately 8,000 Iraqi Ba'athist soldiers.[2][3] This confrontation is notable for Mama Risha's emergence as a prominent figure, as he successfully defended the village against the larger Ba'athist force with his limited number of Peshmergas.

The Battle

On the morning of May 17, 1982, Mama Risha and eleven Peshmergas were resting within the confines of the village of Hamek. A substantial force from the Ba'ath Party, estimated to consist of 8,000 soldiers, had encircled the village, while twelve helicopters hovered overhead. With unwavering resolve, he addressed his Peshmergas, stating: "We are the Peshmergas of the PUK. Today marks our final stand and the defining moment of our existence. I urge you to bring pride to our people, just as the Shiites take pride in Imam Ali." Commencing at 6:00 AM, intense combat erupted within the homes of Hamek. The enemy launched an assault on the village utilizing a wide array of heavy and light weaponry, including mortars, heavy artillery, and machine guns. The majority of the village's structures were reduced to rubble. The conflict persisted until 7:00 PM, ultimately resulting in the enemy's failure, with 62 soldiers killed, 43 bodies left behind and 25 soldiers wounded.[2] The combat endured for a duration of 14 hours. All soldiers who launched an assault on the village returned without hesitation, leaving behind their fallen comrades. During the confrontation, four Peshmergas lost their lives, and four others sustained injuries. The enemy attempted to retrieve the bodies of the fallen or capture the wounded as hostages. however, the resolute defense mounted by the Peshmergas thwarted these efforts. The significant casualties suffered by the Iraqi army compelled the Ba'athists to deploy additional forces around the village, yet they were unsuccessful in their attempt to seize control. By evening, the Iraqi army came to the realization that it could not withstand the valor displayed by these courageous Peshmergas and was ultimately compelled to withdraw.[4] Once the fighting ceased, the residents of Hamek and neighboring villages gathered at the ruins of Hamek, expressing their joy by congratulating Mama Risha and his Peshmergas in celebration of this hard-won victory.

Aftermath

Following the battle, Mama Risha earned the nickname of the Iron Man and Kirkuk's Lion due to his remarkable victory.[5][6][7][8]

See Also

References

  1. ^ "بۆچی پشکی شێری داستانی کۆڕێ بەر یەکێتیی نیشتمانیی کوردستان دەکەوێت؟‌". knwe.org. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  2. ^ a b c News, Roj (2020-02-28). "خیانەت مامە ڕیشەی شەهید کرد -". کوردی - RojNews.News. Retrieved 2025-02-02. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ "شەڕ لە پێناو ئازادی گەلی كورد و فەڵەستین". www.peyserpress.com. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  4. ^ "چیرۆکی داستانی حەمک". plus4.co. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  5. ^ "PUK's legendary peshmerga, 'Mama Risha'". web.archive.org. 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  6. ^ "ERROR". www.rudaw.net. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  7. ^ "PUK's legendary peshmerga, 'Mama Risha'‌". Archived from the original on 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
  8. ^ Kaf1 (2021-01-25). "Les Kurdes rendent hommage à Mama Risha". Kurdistan au féminin (in French). Retrieved 2025-02-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)