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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.
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The foiling of a coup and a bilateral agreement
The timing and circumstances surrounding the signing of the agreement between Kobani and the current Syrian government hold special significance. This agreement reflects not only the Syrian government's firm response, but also Turkey's support and the widespread backing of the Syrian people.
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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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Turkey demands PKK in northern Iraq to disarm immediately
Turkey on Thursday insisted the PKK and all groups allied with it must disarm and disband “immediately”, a week after a historic call by the Kurdish militant group’s jailed founder.
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Russia to resume oil projects in Iraqi Kurdistan
Iraqi Kurdistan and the federal government have managed to settle their oil disputes, which would allow Russian companies to restart their projects in the region, TASS news agency reported Russia's Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev as saying.
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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.