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Anti-Syrian violence in Turkey complicates normalization process between Turkey and Syria

Chances of a rapprochement between regional rivals Turkey and Syria were raised momentarily on July 22, 2024, with news that the leaders of both countries were set for a much-anticipated meeting aimed at resolving long-standing differences. Within hours, Turkish sources dismissed the rumors of an imminent sit-down between the two…

The Conversation

Iraq Bans Kurdish Separatist Group PKK, Supports Turkey

Iraq bans PKK following Turkish pressure. Tensions rise over PKK presence in northern Iraq. Joint actions discussed.

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Who is Nadhim Zahawi? Millionaire former chancellor plotting a ‘£600m Telegraph takeover bid’

Born to a Kurdish family in Iraq, Nadhim Zahawi rose to prominence first as Boris Johnson’s vaccines minister

The Independent UK

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The Yezidi genocide devastated Iraq’s community 10 years ago − but the roots of the prejudice that fueled it were much deeper

On the morning of Aug. 3, 2014, the Islamic State group launched a ruthless and swift campaign in Sinjar, in northwestern Iraq. The target was Yezidis: a monotheistic religious group whose members have long been persecuted.

The Conversation

Erdogan Says End Near For Military Operation In North Iraq, Syria

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday announced the imminent end of his government's operations against Kurdish PKK fighters in northern Iraq and Syria.

International Business Times

Turkey to soon wind down latest operation in northern Iraq, Erdogan says

Ankara has carried out repeated ground operations against Kurdish fighters, launching its most recent in 2022.

Al Jazeera

Masoud Pezeshkian: the former heart surgeon who became president of Iran

The reformist’s life has been shaped by conscription duty in a deprived city and great personal tragedy

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Comedian Allan Mustafa: ‘I love banh mi. I geek out on being able to eat history’

The People Just Do Nothing star on using food to connect to his Kurdish roots, his mental block with seafood and why he looks up to Anthony Bourdain

The Guardian - UK

Massive Fire Breaks Out At Oil Refinery In Irbil

Firefighters in northern Iraq battle a massive oil refinery fire, causing injuries and significant damages. Challenges in the Kurdish region's oil producti...

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Armed Syrian Kurdish Women Stand Guard Over Precious Wheatfields

Holding a weapon in one hand and fixing her scarf with the other, Yasmine Youssef patrols one of northeast Syria's vast wheatfields, a vital source of income in the country's breadbasket.

International Business Times

Turkey's defense minister says planned elections by Syrian Kurdish groups are 'unacceptable'

Turkey's defense minister says plans by U.S.-backed Kurdish groups to hold local elections in northern Syria are “unacceptable" and a threat to Turkey's national security

The Independent UK

Turkey signals a new military intervention in Syria if Kurdish groups hold local elections

Turkey's president says his country won't hesitate to launch a new offensive in northern Syria if Kurdish groups there go ahead with plans to hold local elections

The Independent UK

Turkey Warns Of New Offensive In Northern Syria

Turkey's President Erdogan warns of potential military action in northern Syria over Kurdish-led elections, citing threats to national security.

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Turkey Court Jails Kurdish Leader For 42 Years Over 2014 Unrest

A Turkish court on Thursday sentenced the former head of a pro-Kurdish party to 42 years in prison for his alleged role in deadly 2014 protests that erupted as Islamic State group jihadists overran the Syrian town of Kobane.

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Turkish Court Sentences Pro-Kurdish Politicians Over Deadly Riots

Turkish court sentences pro-Kurdish politicians for 2014 riots; accused of inciting violence. Controversial trial and government crackdown on pro-Kurdish p...

International Business Times

Demirtas: Erdogan's Kurdish Nemesis Condemned To Prison

Languishing behind bars since 2016, Selahattin Demirtas has waged a relentless battle against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan while profoundly expanding the national appeal of his leftist pro-Kurdish party.

The Guardian - UK

Elaha review – sensitive drama exploring taboos in a tight-knit German-Kurdish community

A magnetic central performance from Bayan Layla as a young woman balancing cultural identity and female sexuality lights up Milena Aboyan’s fine debut feature

The Hindu

Syrian woman gets life term in Turkiye jail for 2022 blast

Syrian woman sentenced to life in prison for Istanbul bombing linked to Kurdish militia group in 2022.

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France 24

Strike on Iraq gas complex kills at least four Yemeni workers

Four Yemeni workers were killed in a drone attack on an Emirati-owned gas complex in Iraq's northern autonomous region of Kurdistan on Friday, local authorities said.

The Guardian - UK

Like Germany’s president, I love a good kebab. Cosying up to autocrats like Erdoğan, less so

Germany’s complicity with Turkey’s repressive regime worries me more than its döner diplomacy, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir

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Kurdish-Led Authorities Repatriate Tajik Women And Children From Syria

Kurdish-led authorities repatriate Tajik women and children from IS camps in Syria following a tragic attack in Moscow. Thousands repatriated from al-Hol camp.

The Guardian - UK

Elaha review – sex, patriarchy and second-generation identity

A seriously intentioned drama about a young Kurdish woman who feels she has to surgically ‘restore’ her virginity before her wedding

Radio France Internationale

Turkey's Erdogan targets support against Kurdish rebels during Iraq trip

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Iraq on Monday for the first time in 12 years. He'll be seeking support for Ankara's war against Kurdish rebels in Iraq as well as deeper economic ties.

Al Jazeera

Iraq’s dangerous balancing act between Iran and the US

Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s visit to Washington came as its neighbour Iran attacked Israel, raising fears of regional conflict.

Reason

Kurdish Protesters Managed To Stop Election Cheating in Turkey

The Turkish government tried to hand over a mayorship to someone who only got 27 percent of the vote. Residents just weren’t having it.

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