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Intense clashes in Latakia and Syria coastal regions
Over the past 24 hours, Latakia and other coastal regions of Syria have become the scene of intense fighting between forces loyal to the interim Syrian government and armed opposition groups.
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Senior AKP member claims Demirtas called for unconditional PKK disarmament
A senior member of Erdogan's ruling AKP party, following a meeting with imprisoned Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtas, claims Demirtas advocated for the unconditional disarmament of the PKK.
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Ahmad Shara calls on Alawite protesters to disarm and surrender
Ahmad Shara, the head of the interim Syrian government, called on Alawite protesters to disarm and surrender.
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Iran expresses concern over developments in Syria
Iran expressed concern over the escalating violence and insecurity in various parts of Syria.
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PKK Leader Ocalan calls on PKK to disarm and dissolve
Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), on Feb. 27 called on the PKK to dissolve and disarm following the government’s new initiative.
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Kurdish-Turkish peace process and its regional implications
Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Abdullah Ocalan’s new initiative to end the five-decade-long conflict in Turkey seems serious.
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Kurdistan Region President, Iran's Deputy FM emphasis on dialogue amidst regional tensions
A meeting between Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, and Saeed Khatibzadeh, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, on the sidelines of the Erbil conference, reiterated the importance of regional dialogue.
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SDF Commander: The war between Syrian Kurds and Turkey continues
The commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces says that despite major changes in Syria's situation, the battle between Syrian Kurdish forces and Turkey and its affiliated rebels continues in Syria.
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Nechirvan Barzani, Hadi al-Ameri emphasize maintaining national unity and strengthening stability in Iraq
During a meeting between the President of the Kurdistan Region and the Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, the necessity of dialogue and understanding among Iraqi parties, joint cooperation to resolve existing challenges, and maintaining the country's stability were emphasized.
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Ocalan will ask the PKK to disarm: Nechirvan Barzani
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani revealed on Wednesday that jailed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan will soon call on the armed group to disarm as peace talks with Turkey are expected to culminate in ending decades of hostilities between the two sides.
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Rojava between the hammer and the anvil
On Saturday 15 February, Turkish-backed forces in northeastern Syria killed journalist Egîd Roj. This was exactly a year after the drone strike in which two journalists were murdered in Rojava last year.
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SDF integration into the Syrian army is conditional upon Turkey withdrawal of Turkish from Syria
Avin Suid, co-chair of the Executive Council of the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, stated that the SDF's joining the Syrian army is contingent on these two conditions of Turkey withdrawal and the complete elimination of ISIS from Kurdish regions.
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Iraq faces US sanctions threat over Kurdistan Region oil exports
The Trump administration is threatening Iraq with economic sanctions if it doesn't quickly resume Kurdish oil exports through Turkey's Ceyhan pipeline.
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Institute predicts increasing pressure on Syrian Kurds
The Rain think tank predicts that Turkey's military threats and the potential withdrawal of the United States from areas controlled by Syrian Kurds will significantly increase pressure on Syrian Kurds to reach an agreement with Damascus.
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High-ranking Turkish delegation arrives in Kurdistan Region as Emrali delegation visits Erbil
The Presidency of the Kurdistan Region issued a statement announcing that Nechirvan Barzani had met with Berris Ekinci, Turkey's Deputy Foreign Minister, and an accompanying delegation including the Turkish ambassador to Iraq and several other officials from the Turkish Ministry of Finance.
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Iraqi Oil Minister, Turkish Deputy FM discuss energy ties
On Wednesday, Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister, Ayse Berris Akinci, met with Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul-Ghani in Baghdad, the Iraqi capital, Turkish Foreign Ministry said.
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Over 12,500 Iraqi nationals with ISIS ties repatriated from Syria
Iraq’s ministry of immigration and displacement confirmed on Monday the repatriation of over 12,500 Iraqi nationals linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) from the notorious al-Hol camp in northeast Syria’s Hasaka province.
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Preparatory Committee: SDF is not sole Syrian Kurdish representatives
Hedi Atasi, a member of the Preparatory Committee for the Syrian National Dialogue Congress, emphasized that Kurds are a vital part of Syria, residing in numerous provinces.
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Nechirvan Barzani refutes Allawi's claim over Ba'ath party activities in Kurdistan Region
Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, rejected Ayad Allawi's claims about the existence of Ba'ath Party bases in Erbil.
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Syrian Democratic Forces agree to merge with Syrian Army
In a historic move that could reshape Syria's political and military landscape, the Kurdish-led coalition of U.S.-backed ethnic militias and the rebel group Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) has struck a significant agreement to integrate with the Syrian Army, brokered by the country's evolving leadership.
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PUK leader Talabani backs support for Turkey, PKK peace efforts
Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) leader Bafel Talabani on Tuesday announced his party's support for the peace efforts between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).
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Abdullah Ocalan's messages fuel Kurdish peace talk hopes
Abdullah Ocalan, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)'s imprisoned founder, has reportedly sent messages to three key parties, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in northern and eastern Syria, Kurdish leadership in Europe, and PKK members in the Qandil Mountains, amid renewed political movements surrounding the Kurdish cause and efforts to revive peace talks between Turkey and the PKK.
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Nechirvan Barzani sends congratulatory message on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution
The congratulatory message from Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, to Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran, commemorating the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, was delivered to Fariborz Asadi, the Iranian Consul General in Erbil.
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Kurds pushing to preserve their position in new Syrian government
A senior Kurdish official in Syria has stressed the need to preserve the unique position of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) within any new Syrian government.
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Kurdish administration slams Damascus for ‘illegal’ conference
The Kurdish administration in northeast Syria (Rojava) on Sunday condemned the new authority in Damascus for recently holding an “illegal” conference with the participation of “terrorists.”
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Iraqi parliament amends bill seeking Kurdistan Region oil exports resumption
The Iraqi parliament on Sunday voted to amend the federal budget bill in a major step that is poised to resume the Kurdistan Region’s oil exports through Turkey’s Ceyhan pipeline nearly two years after they were halted.
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Erbil-Baghdad financial talks still not finished: minister
The Iraqi finance ministry said on Saturday that they will need at least one more meeting after discussing civil servant salaries with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) delegation in Baghdad.
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Iraqi Kurdistan remains a vital strategic asset for the US
Amid historical changes in the balance of power in the Middle East, at least one thing remains constant: the strategic importance of the autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan for the United States.
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High-Level Committee for implementing Iraq-Iran Security Agreement will hold its next meeting in Kurdistan Region
A meeting of the High-Level Committee for the implementation of the security agreement between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran was held in Baghdad, where members agreed that the next meeting would be held in Iraqi Kurdistan.
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Syrian Kurdish Front: Ahmad Shara's appointment as transitional president is illegal
The Syrian Kurdish Front (SKF) declared the appointment of Ahmad Shara as transitional president of Syria illegal and unconstitutional. The SKF statement asserted that this appointment could lead to a transition from one oppressive regime to another.