Kurds
Turkey to submit draft law allowing thousands of former PKK members to return, aims to end conflict
The draft law, some details of which surfaced last November, is focused on managing the return of PKK fighters and civilians from hideouts in northern Iraq, setting out how they will be processed.
US troop pullback raises fears of more attacks on Iraqi Kurdistan - analysis
Iran escalates drone attacks targeting Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq
It’s time Israel arms the Kurds and helps to bring about Kurdistan - opinion
The Kurds' moment: Why Iran’s Kurdish opposition thinks history is turning in its favor
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: Kurdish groups in Iran and Iraq have faced incredible hardships. They have persevered. Now they sense that their moment has arrived.
For Kurds in Iraq, Iran conflict has opportunities and pitfalls - analysis
In the past, some Kurds were able to seek refuge in Iran during Saddam Hussein’s genocidal poison gas attacks. However, the Iranian regime has been persecuting Kurds over recent decades.
Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq threatens US, Kurdish groups
The militia's threat came as the US Embassy in Israel said it had authorized the departure of non-essential personnel on Friday.
Will Iran remain a unified country? - opinion
The phenomenon of empires disintegrating along ethnic lines has been known for many generations.
Rojava failed, but Kurdish pragmatism may succeed where utopia did not - opinion
Rojava is shifting from revolutionary autonomy toward conditional integration.
Washington's tactical amnesia on Syria could fuel jihadist resurgence - analysis
Why Western policy may be paving the way for Islamist rule, ethnic cleansing, and regional instability
Islamic State terrorists kill four Syrian government security personnel in northern Syria
The assault on a checkpoint west of Raqqa city underlined an escalation in attacks by the jihadist group against President Ahmed al-Sharaa's government.
Five Kurdish groups form political coalition to challenge Iran’s regime
Five Kurdish Iranian opposition groups unite to form a powerful new coalition against Tehran’s regime, focusing on self-determination and democracy.
Iranian citizens' freedom may depend on cooperation with Israel, PJAK commander says
Peyman Vian, commander of Iranian-Kurdish PJAK, leader of the "most powerful" guerrilla force fighting the Islamic Regime, was interviewed by Israeli journalist Itai Anghel.
Iranian regime may target Kurdish opposition groups if war breaks out - analysis
Kurdish groups in Iran are moving to form a unified front and platform in opposition to the regime amid protests and US-Iran tensions.
