Kurds
ISIS likely culprit behind attack on US-backed SDF in east Syria - analysis
This matters because if ISIS is on the rise in parts of Syria, then it will require coordination between Damascus and the SDF. The SDF controls a third of Syria.
Why Erdogan, not Netanyahu, is the real threat to Middle East peace - opinion
Jailed PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan says armed struggle with Turkey over
PKK moves towards peace: Ocalan’s historic appeal for a democratic future - analysis
Kurdish PKK militants to begin handing over arms in Iraq on Friday, NTV says
The PKK, in a conflict with Turkey for over 40 years, decided in May to disband after a public call from jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan in February.
Who is behind the mysterious drone attack targets Kurdish region in Iraq? - analysis
Over the past few weeks there have been a concerning pattern of attacks, though it is not clear who would have an agenda to target Yazidis.
Kurdish parties demand uprising against regime’s oppression in Iran
Kurdish political groups in Iran are calling for an uprising against the Islamic Regime amid the Israel-Iran War.
Erbil on edge as suspected Iranian drone crashes in Iraq en route to Israel
This is only the latest incident which saw Kurds in Erbil subjected to Iranian attacks.
'In my country murder is normal': Uncle jailed for honor killing of Banaz Mahmod sues ITV for libel
Ari Mahmod claimed that the rape allegation had caused him to be targeted in prison.
Syrian Kurdish commander says group in direct contact with Turkey, open to Israel ties
"We have direct ties, direct channels of communication with Turkey, as well as through mediators, and we hope that these ties are developed," the commander said.
Pakistan seeks closer ties with Islamic countries amid PM's trip to Iran, Turkey - analysis
In Iran, the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, discussed Gaza with Pakistan's leader.
US-backed Kurds strike deal with Syrian gov't to clear ISIS camps
Syria’s new government will relocate ISIS families from camps, with Kurdish and US support.
PKK disarmament talks could reshape Iraq, Syria and Turkey relations - analysis
Both Iraq and Syria would benefit from having Turkish troops withdraw. Politics at home in Turkey can also be transformed.
Kurdish PKK dissolves after decades of struggle with Turkey, news agency close to militants says
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has been locked in bloody conflict with Turkey for more than four decades, decided to disband and end its armed struggle.
Syria's Sharaa rejects Kurdish demands for decentralization
Syria's Islamist leaders opposed Kurdish calls for decentralization, while Kurdish parties endorsed a vision for a democratic, decentralized Syria.
