Kurds

Iran seeks answers after reported secret US deal with Kurds

The Iranian governemnt is reportedly irate over a 'secret deal' between the United States and Iraqi Kurds that would provide the latter with air defense weaponry.

Sweden’s NATO dilemma - opinion

Do the advantages to Sweden itself, and to the Western world, of joining NATO outweigh the generous, open-hearted, democratic instincts in supporting the Kurds?

Revolution in Iran: The state of minorities, uprising against Tehran

The ‘Magazine’ meets Siamand Moeini, leader of PJAK, an Iranian Kurdish party and militia, to discuss the uprising in Iran.

Islamic Republic's IRGC clashes with Kurds in western Iran - report

Iranian authorities have reportedly intensified their crackdown on the families of slain protesters in recent weeks.

13/06/2023

Syria-Iraq ties continue to thaw with FM Baghdad visit - analysis

Syria says it wants to work with Iraq to fight against “terror” as well as the drug trade.

Pro-Kurdish parties reaffirm support for opposition in Turkey runoff

Seeking to extend his two-decade rule, Tayyip Erdogan came out comfortably ahead in the first round on May 14, despite the pro-Kurdish HDP's endorsement of Kilicdaroglu.

By REUTERS
25/05/2023

Iran may carry out more attacks in Iraq against Kurdish groups - analysis

Iran’s continued focus on dissident groups is part of its crackdown internally in which it has executed hundreds of people.

Appetite for change grows in Kurdish heartland as Turkish elections near

Ahead of Sunday's elections, a cost of living crisis is now hitting Erdogan's support in the southeast as elsewhere, threatening his prospects in a tough battle to maintain power.

By REUTERS
10/05/2023

Turkish, Syrian foreign ministers' meeting looms ahead of elections

The discontent in Turkey over the nearly 4 million Syrian refugees has been a source of domestic pressure on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
08/05/2023

Turkey arrests 110 over alleged Kurdish militant ties ahead of election

The operation came less than three weeks before elections that represent the biggest challenge President Tayyip Erdogan has faced since 2003.

By REUTERS
25/04/2023
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