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Why does Türkiye not withdraw its forces from Iraq and Syria?

World Service - Despite the new developments in Syria and the peace process with the PKK, Turkey does not intend to withdraw from Syria and Iraq and considers its military presence part of the long-term security and regional strategy.

The plan of the Supreme Political Council of Kurdistan under the microscope

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - At the same time as the Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union continue to disagree over the post of president and the formation of a new cabinet, the consultations on the creation of a Kurdish political council similar to the coordination framework of the Shiites and the Sunni political council have entered a new stage.

The consequences of the organization of Kurdish villages in Türkiye against P.K.K

Jahan Service - In the 1980s, the Turkish government created the "Village Guard" system to counter the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK); The force, which was supposed to be temporary, turned into a permanent institution, redefining not only the security of villages, but also the ownership of land, natural resources, and social hierarchies in Kurdish regions. This experience shows how war can engineer the social and economic structures of a society and create long-term internal divisions.

The departure of a large convoy of American military personnel from Syria to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Jahan Service- In the framework of the reorganization of the American military presence in Syria and at the same time as the handover of Al-Tanf and Al-Shadadi bases to the Syrian government and the continuation of the presence of American forces in two other bases in the Kurdish regions of the northeast of this country, a large coalition convoy consisting of about 70 trucks left the "Al-Shadadi" base and headed for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Nechirvan Barzani and Mazlum Abdi met in Munich

Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) President Nechirvan Barzani met with Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Commander-in-Chief Mazlum Abdi on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

US initiative to stop attacks against Kurds

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has detailed his country's initiative to resolve the situation in northeastern Syria and the offensive by Damascus forces.

The political bureaus of the Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union are discussing the formation of the government

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - Simultaneously with the ongoing differences between the two main parties of the region, the political offices of the Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union are going to discuss the issue of government formation in a joint meeting.

Completion of the integration plan of Peshmerga forces by the end of March 2026

Jahan Service - An official of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq announced that the process of integrating the Peshmerga forces, including units 70 and 80 in the Ministry of Peshmerga of the Kurdistan Region, will be completed by the end of March 2026, and .these forces will join the Peshmerga Ministry

Elham Ahmed:

Kurds' efforts to decentralize throughout Syria

Syria Service - "Elham Ahmed", the co-head of the Foreign Relations Department of the Autonomous Administration, announced that the interim government of Syria does not agree with "autonomy" and the difference of views continues; However, the Kurds seek to create a decentralized structure for the whole of Syria. And on the sidelines of the Munich security conference, he announced direct talks with Damascus, trying to find a common Kurdish position and consulting with international authorities.

The meeting of the Parliament's Solidarity Commission to review the final report resolved the issue

Turkey Service - The parliamentary commission, which was formed with the aim of following the process of democratic solution of the Kurdish issue, will meet again on Wednesday after nearly two months have passed.

Rereading the alliance with Washington and the future of Kurdish diplomacy

World Service - Kurdish foreign policy over the past century has been based on reliance on foreign support rather than the result of a power-based strategy. By reviewing the American experience, this article shows why relying on value alignment, without producing strategic knowledge and leverage, can no longer guarantee the security and political agency of the Kurds.

Nechirvan Barzani:

The final agreement between the Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union has not yet been reached

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The head of the Kurdistan Region says that despite the positive meetings between the leaders of the Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union, the final agreement has not yet been announced, although the process of talks is promising.

:"Mazloum Abdi" commander-in-chief of the SDF

Kurds should manage their own regions

Syria Service - SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi, after meeting with Kurdistan Regional President Nechirvan Barzani, emphasized that the Kurds should have autonomy and manage their regions and create a safe structure that preserves their cultural and identity rights and prevents any attacks against them.

Mazloum Abdi and Elham Ahmad met with the German Foreign Minister in Munich

Syria Service - SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi and Elham Ahmed, Co-Chairman of the Autonomous Administration's Department of Foreign Relations, met with German Foreign Minister Johan Wadful and discussed the situation in Syria, the future of the political process, and the necessity of maintaining stability and fighting terrorism.

The arrest of 3 Turkish citizens in Iraq due to creating fear among the residents of Baghdad

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - An Iraqi security source said today, Sunday, that three Turkish citizens were arrested who went to the homes of citizens in the "Hay al-Amil" area in the west of Baghdad and asked the residents to evacuate their homes.

Fouad Hossein:

The Patriotic Union and the Kurdistan Democratic Party have not yet reached an agreement on the presidency

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The Iraqi Foreign Minister announced that the disagreement between the two main Kurdistan parties over the presidential candidate continues.

Nechirvan Barzani and Barham Saleh met in Munich

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The President of Kurdistan Region and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees discussed the humanitarian situation of refugees in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region at the Munich Security Conference.

Syrian Foreign Minister at the Munich Security Conference:

The Syrian Democratic Forces are a partner of the Damascus government

World Service- The Syrian Foreign Minister announced at the Munich Security Conference that the Damascus government considers the Syrian Democratic Forces to be its "partner" and not its enemy. He stated that the main priority of the government is the success of the process of integrating these forces into the structure of the central government.

Mazloum Abdi in Munich:

The US Congress continues to support the Kurds and the SDF

Syria Service - SDF Commander-in-Chief Mazloum Abdi met with a delegation of US Congress members headed by Senator Lindsey Graham on the sidelines of the 2026 Munich Security Conference and emphasized the important role of political and legal support for the people and the SDF forces.

Foreign Minister of the interim government of Syria:

The SDF has not demanded autonomy

Syrian Service - After meeting with Nechirvan Barzani on the sidelines of the Munich security conference, "Assad Al-Shibani", the foreign minister of the interim government of Syria, announced that the delegation of the Syrian Democratic Forces has not made any request for autonomy and Damascus emphasizes on preserving the unity and territorial integrity of Syria.

Sudani and Erdogan emphasize a peaceful solution to liberate the region

Sudanese and Erdogan discussed regional and international developments and stressed the importance of maintaining dialogue, resorting to peaceful solutions and preventing the escalation of conflicts to save the region and its peoples from the dangers of war.

The Security Council welcomed the agreement between Damascus and the SDF

Syria Service - The UN Security Council welcomed the agreement between the interim government of Syria and the Syrian Democratic Forces and emphasized the adherence of the parties to its provisions; This council also considered the responsibility of the interim government of Syria to protect all citizens, including the Kurds, and to facilitate the return of displaced persons.

The competition of the West and Russia with the Kurds getting short of Syrian oil and gas

World Service - With the entry of Ahmad al-Shora's government forces into northeastern Syria and the recapture of oil and gas fields from the Syrian Democratic Forces in January 2026, Damascus regained practical control over most of the country's hydrocarbon resources after more than a decade of war.

Mazloum Abdi:

We had a constructive conversation about the integration and the future of Syria

Syrian Service - The Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces announced after the meeting with the US Secretary of State in Munich that the meeting was held in a positive atmosphere and the main focus of the meeting was the integration of structures and the review of the current and future situation in Syria.

Representative of Damascus in the United Nations:

Damascus has begun to formalize the civil and educational rights of Kurds

Jahan Service - Syria's ambassador to the United Nations announced that after the merger agreement between the Damascus government and the Syrian Democratic Forces, the northeast of the country is no longer considered a complex crisis and the process of integrating military and administrative institutions has begun. At the same time, the implementation of the new decree regarding the recognition of the civil and educational rights of Kurds has been keyed

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America's support for the self-government of the Syrian Kurds is limited

Jahan Service- A few weeks after the cease-fire agreement with American support in northeastern Syria, Washington has asked the government of Ahmed al-Shara to take a flexible approach in the process of integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF); A recommendation that has found a decisive importance in preventing the return of tensions in the conditions of remaining disputes over the authority of the Kurds, the fate of heavy weapons and the control of key resources.

Emphasis on the implementation of the agreement between Damascus and Qasd

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, in a meeting with the Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces on the sidelines of the Munich Conference, emphasized the necessity of implementing the agreement with the Damascus government and solving the Syrian refugee crisis.

Mazloum Abdi and Elham Ahmad met with Emmanuel Macron in Munich

Syria Service - On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Mazloum Abdi and Elham Ahmed met with Emmanuel Macron and discussed the ceasefire, strengthening the stability of Syria and continuing international support.

Nechirvan Barzani and Macron emphasized the need to guarantee the rights of Kurds in the future constitution of Syria

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The President of Kurdistan Region and the President of France, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, emphasized the support of Kurdish rights in the future constitution of Syria and the need to strengthen international coordination for the stability of the region.

The agreement of the Kurdistan Region with the unification

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - The Director General of the General Organization of Iraqi Customs announced the positive response of the Kurdistan Region to the issue of the unification of customs tariffs at the federal crossings and the crossings of the Kurdistan Region.