: Programs often feature traditional Kurdish music, dancing, and cultural discussions aimed at preserving and promoting Kurdish identity.
Launched in the early 2000s and based in , Rojhelat TV was established to serve the Kurds of "Rojhelat" (East Kurdistan), the Kurdish-populated northwestern region of Iran . While the Iranian government maintained a strict monopoly on domestic media to promote a unified national narrative, Rojhelat TV emerged from the diaspora as a counter-voice, broadcasting in Sorani and Kurmanji Kurdish dialects. Political and Cultural Mission
: For many Kurds who were never taught to read or write in their mother tongue due to state bans, channels like Rojhelat TV made the "dream" of experiencing their language in a public, modern space a reality. A Life in Exile
Outside, the world was silent, the kind of silence that feels heavy with things unsaid. But inside, the room was filled with the rhythmic flow of Kurdish verse. A presenter on the screen was reciting a poem about the mountains of Rojhelat , those ancient stone giants that had seen every struggle and kept every secret.
. In their remote village near Mahabad, the channel was a lifeline—a source of news, music, and stories spoken in their native Kurdish tongue, a language often silenced in the city streets.
Rojhelat TV's programming lineup includes a range of shows and programs that cater to diverse interests. Some of the channel's popular programs include:
The Islamic Republic of Iran considers an "anti-revolutionary" and "terrorist-affiliated" channel. Consequently, the Iranian government employs intense electronic warfare to block its signal.
: The outlet frequently lists the names and stories of Kurdish activists and civilians who have lost their lives during protests or through state actions, serving as a digital memorial and record of resistance. Cultural Programming