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PKK claims two attacks in northern Iraq
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) claimed on Thursday two attacks in northern Iraq that wounded five Iraqi Kurdish security personnel earlier this week.
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Iraq bans all anti-Iran groups from operating on its soil
Qasim Al-Araji, Iraqi National Security Advisor has announced a ban on the activities of all groups that are against Iran on Iraqi soil in line with the security pact previously signed between the two countries.
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Masoud Barzani's representative attends in Kurdish congress in Syrian Kurdistan
Faisal Youssef, spokesperson for the ENKS (Syrian Kurdish National Council), announced that Hamid Darbandi, a representative of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) Masoud Barzani, will participate in the Kurdish congress in Syrian Kurdistan on April 26th.
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UN envoy to Syria says dialogue with Kurds is key to lasting peace
The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen, stated that dialogue with Syrian Kurds is crucial for achieving lasting and secure peace in Syria.
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Results of the national Kurdish conference in Syrian Kurdistan announced
The results of the Kurdish Unity and Solidarity Conference were announced on Saturday in Qamishli, aiming to achieve a unified Kurdish political stance in Syria.
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Iraq offers Iran support after deadly port blast
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Saturday directed the delivery of urgent assistance to Iran following the explosion in Bandar Abbas.
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President Barzani extends condolences to Iran over port explosion
On Saturday, Kurdish President Nechirvan Barzani offered condolences to Iran following a deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port.
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Mazlum Abdi emphasizes on preserving the self-governance of Syrian Kurds
Mazlum Abdi, commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), stressed the Kurds' desire for self-governance in Syria.
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Nechirvan Barzani, Emmanuel Macron reaffirm strong Erbil-Paris ties
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday, where they discussed the continued strengthening of bilateral ties, as well as regional developments, including in Iraq and Syria.
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Iraqi parliament passes bill recognizing Halabja as 19th province
Halabja had previously been administratively affiliated with Sulaimani province in northern Iraq
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Syria to control Euphrates oil fields - report
The governor of Syria’s Deir ez-Zor region has announced that control over the oil fields in the eastern part of the Euphrates River, currently under the control of the Kurdish forces, will be transferred to Damascus.
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Salih Muslim warns against Turkey's attempts to disrupt the agreement between Kobani and Jolani
Salih Muslim, spokesperson for the PYD's foreign relations department, warned against Turkey's efforts to undermine the agreement between Mazlum Kobani and Ahmad al-Sharq, also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, stating that they have never sought separation from Syria.
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Victory is ours: Imamoglu says from prison
Istanbul's imprisoned mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, sent a message to the extraordinary congress of the Republican People's Party (CHP), accusing the Erdogan government of authoritarianism and the suppression of democracy. He insisted that despite all the pressure, the party will win.
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US-led coalition sent 52 trucks of military aid to northern and eastern Syria
The International Coalition sent 52 trucks of military aid to its bases in the northern and eastern regions of Syria.
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Gorran’s Zargata Faction holds party conference without election commission presence
The Zargata Hill faction of the Gorran Movement held its party conference yesterday without the presence of representatives from the Iraqi Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC), despite official preparations and prior coordination.
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Resumption of Iraqi Kurdistan Oil exports remains uncertain
According to Oil Price, despite the Iraqi Oil Ministry calling for an urgent meeting to discuss the resumption of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region, the groundwork for restarting exports in the near future is not yet in place.
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YPG and YPJ forces withdraw from Kurdish neighborhoods in Aleppo
According to the sixth clause an agreement between the civilian councils of the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods in Aleppo and representatives of the transitional government in Damascus, military forces, including the YPG (People's Protection Units) and YPJ (Women's Protection Units), are withdrawing from these two neighborhoods along with their weapons.
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Chatham House Think Tank: Turkey-Kurdish peace process at a critical juncture
According to an analysis by the Chatham House think tank, the peace process between Turkey and its Kurdish population is at a critical stage, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is serious about continuing it.
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KDP reopens long-closed Kirkuk office after 7 years
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) officially reopened its Kirkuk-Garmiyan Organization Office on Saturday, marking its return to the disputed city of Kirkuk more than seven years after its withdrawal in the aftermath of the 2017 independence referendum.
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Syrian Kurds express disappointment with new Damascus government
Dissatisfaction among Syrian Kurds with Damascus has increased due to their exclusion from consultations on the formation of a transitional government. A temporary cabinet is expected to be announced by Damascus in the coming hours.
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Iraqi PM responds to Trump's alleged call to Iran regarding Hashd al-Shaabi
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani stated that the Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Shaabi) are a legal entity within Iraq, and that Baghdad has received no request for its dissolution.
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Negotiations to resume Iraqi Kurdistan oil exports fail
Reuters reports negotiations between Kurdish authorities, the Iraqi government, and foreign oil companies to resume oil exports from Iraqi Kurdistan have reached a deadlock.
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Erdogan to Putin: We support the dissolution of Syrian Democratic Forces
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey supports the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and their integration into the Syrian National Defence Forces (SNDF).
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Turkey’s Authoritarian Turn / Baris Ozkul
The detention of Ekrem Imamoglu, Istanbul’s mayor and the opposition’s leading contender for the 2028 presidential elections, marks a turning point in Turkey’s descent into full autocracy.
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Mazloum Kobani: This year's Newroz will symbolize the unity of Kurdish forces in Syrian Kurdistan
Mazloum Kobani, Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), offered New Year greetings in a tweet, expressing hope that this Newroz will symbolize the unity of Kurdish forces in Syrian Kurdistan.
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KRG welcomes Washington urging Baghdad to resume Kurdish oil exports
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on Thursday welcomed Washington’s call on Baghdad to resume oil exports from the Kurdistan Region nearly two years after they were suspended, stressing that Erbil is ready to restart exports.
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Newroz is message of Kurdish unity to reach freedom, independence: Bafel Talabani
Leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan Bafel Talabani on Thursday congratulated Kurds on the occasion of Newroz, the Kurdish New Year, emphasizing that it conveys a message of unity to achieve independence.
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Syria, Kurdish SDF to finalise merging forces into army
Syrian government officials met with the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, in the northeastern province of Hasakah yesterday to finalise merging SDF into the Syrian army.
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What the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor means for politics, peace and access to information
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained yesterday on corruption and terrorism-related charges at a time when he was preparing to be declared the Republican People’s Party (CHP) candidate for the 2028 presidential election.
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US urges Iraq to resume northern oil exports through Turkey’s Ceyhan
In order to resume oil exports via the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline as soon as possible, the United States encouraged the Iraqi government to come to an agreement with the foreign oil corporations that operate in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.