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How do Kurdish women in Dersim make mulberry juice? A sweet tradition in the heart of Dersim

Service Turkey - In the village of "Khech" in the Khozat district of Dersim province, Kurdish women begin to work with the beginning of the mulberry harvest season to turn ripe berries into juice and lavash using traditional methods; a laborious but sweet process that forms part of their culture and daily life.

Request for re-interrogation of ISIS member in Kurdish journalist murder case

Service Turkey – The lawyer for the family of Kadri Bagdo, a journalist for Azadi Valat newspaper who was murdered in Adana in 2014, announced that they will approach the prosecutor's office to re-interrogate ISIS member Talib Guler, who was recently transferred to this country from Syria by the Turkish Intelligence Agency (MIT). He emphasized that the case was mistakenly investigated as a normal murder from the beginning and that its connection to ISIS was ignored despite the confessions and evidence available.According to Kurdistan Press, the lawyer for the family of murdered Azadi Valat journalist Qadri Bagdu announced that they will approach the prosecutor's office to re-interrogate ISIS member Talib Guler, stressing that the case cannot be considered as a "normal judicial case."

Ammar Hakim supported Zaidi steps in partnership with America

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Ammar Hakim supported Zaidi steps in partnership with America and emphasized the monopoly of weapons and avoiding bombing neighbors.

The Secretary General of the Nujaba's reaction to Trump's insult:

Abu Mahdi and Hajj Qassem are a source of honor for Iraq, we will drive out the occupiers!

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Akram Al-Kaabi, in response to Trump's insult to national symbols in a meeting with Al-Zaidi, said in a statement: Martyr Al-Muhandis and Martyr Soleimani are symbols of Iraq and a source of honor; the stupid and child-killing Trump is a source of shame.

Mir Jaladat Ali Badr Khan; The Architect of the Strong Fortress of the Kurdish Language

Service Turkey - The name of Mir Jaladat Ali Badr Khan is linked to the modern Kurdish language and the magazine "Havar"; an intellectual who, with the founding of the Latin alphabet of the Kurdish language and the publication of "Havar", marked one of the most lasting chapters in the history of the Kurdish language, literature and publishing. Now, on the 75th anniversary of his death, his legacy continues to inspire new generations.

A political prisoner released after 30 years told the story of his years in prison

Service Turkey – Mehmet Amin Aslan, who was released after 30 years in prison on charges of membership in the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), told the story of the years of imprisonment, torture, isolation and heavy pressures that his family endured. Referring to the "peace and democratic society" process, he expressed hope that this process would come to fruition with the continuation of the political struggle, the renewal of the movement and the broad participation of the Kurdish community.

Qalibaf:

We must use the tools of war and diplomacy together

Iran Service - Stating that our national security lies in maintaining "Iranian arrangements" on the Strait of Hormuz and that the enemy is putting pressure to compensate for its defeat, the speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly said: "However, Iran, relying on its power, will not allow the enemy's will to be imposed, and we have achieved great honors in a complex war with the world's greatest material power, and our thinking and actions must be just as great, complex, and resilient."

Minority Coalition; New Strategy of Syrian Kurds and Turkmens

World Service - The reduction of past differences and increasing concerns about the concentration of power in Damascus have led Syrian Kurds and Turkmens to political cooperation and the creation of a common front to defend minority rights.

Kurdistan Democratic Party:

We are ready to resume the activities of the parliament immediately

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - A member of the Kurdistan Democratic Party's political bureau, stating that after 20 months since the regional parliamentary elections and the signing of a political agreement between the parties, there is no longer any excuse to postpone the start of the parliament's work, emphasized his party's readiness to resume the activities of the parliament immediately.

Diyarbakir Prison Turned into a Five-Star Hotel Instead of a Museum

Service Turkey- The head of the Diyarbakir branch of the Turkish Architects Association criticized the process of turning the historical Diyarbakir Prison into a museum, saying that during the renovation of this prison, the traces of torture, resistance and historical memory have been destroyed and a completely modern building resembling a "five-star hotel" has replaced the reality of this prison.

Lindsey Graham, the Kurds and the Borders of Friendship / Winthrop Rogers

World Service- Lindsey Graham has become one of the most prominent supporters of the Kurds in the US Congress in recent years, but his support has never been able to change the overall policy of Washington. A review of Graham's political legacy provides a more realistic picture of the extent of the influence of the "friends of the Kurds" in the US power structure.

Iranian Kurdish opposition parties claim Iranian Revolutionary Guards have massed near the border with the Kurdistan Region

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Iranian Kurdish opposition parties announced that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards have moved thousands of military personnel and heavy equipment to areas near the Iranian border with the Iraqi Kurdistan Region in recent weeks.

Gulistan Kilic Kocigit:

After burning weapons, it is time to ensure peace with law

Service Turkey- The head of the Democratic Party faction announced the presentation of the draft "Framework Law" to the party's Imrali delegation this week and, emphasizing the need for the immediate passage of this law, called for the release of political prisoners, guaranteeing the legal status of Abdullah Öcalan, and the legal recognition of the Kurdish language and identity.

Kurdish Identity from the Perspective of a German Magazine

World Service - In an analytical report, the magazine Corrective considers Kurdish identity to be the result of different experiences in different countries and among immigrant communities, and emphasizes that the internal diversity of the Kurdish community is part of the reality of this identity.

New Generation Movement boycotts regional parties meeting

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The New Generation Movement announced that it will boycott next week's meeting of the Kurdistan Region's parties, which will be held at the suggestion of Salahuddin Bahauddin and with the presence of party leaders, and emphasized that it will not participate in any joint meeting until the political parties step down from high-level positions in the region.

Nujaba officially announced that it is an ally of Ansar Allah in the war against the Saudi regime

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The military deputy of the Iraqi Nujaba Movement announced that Nujaba is an ally of Ansar Allah in the war against the Saudi regime.

Kobani Autonomous Administration Co-Head:

Kobani will not be a victim of Arabization policies and Kobani will remain

Syria Service - "Farhan Haj Issa", the co-head of the Kobani Autonomous Administration, considered the efforts to change the name of the city as a continuation of the Baath regime's Arabization policies and emphasized that "Kobani will remain Kobani."

Four Kurdish officials are in the Iraqi Prime Minister's delegation to travel to Washington

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Media sources reported the presence of four Kurdish officials in the delegation accompanying Ali Zaidi to travel to Washington; the delegation is scheduled to hold talks with American officials within the framework of political, economic consultations and Baghdad's relations with the United States.

PKK Commander:

Without Öcalan's release, neither disarmament nor peace process will proceed

Turkey Service - Helin Omid, one of the senior PKK commanders, criticized the continued isolation of Abdullah Öcalan and the cessation of meetings with him, emphasizing that the continuation of the peace process and any progress in the disarmament process is only possible if Öcalan enjoys physical freedom and can directly lead this process.

The controversial case of Emre Bayram

Turkey Service - Emre Bayram, who was arrested at the age of 17 and sentenced to life in prison, has been awaiting a review for years in a case that, according to his lawyer, was based on an illegal increase in his age. Despite a new medical report, the dismissal of the judges and prosecutors in the case on charges of "FETÖ" links, and numerous requests for a retrial, the prisoner remains in prison.

Bağçeli Develet:

Attack on Iran undermines trust in diplomacy

Service Turkey - The head of the Turkish Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), criticizing the military attacks against Iran after the agreement process was formed, emphasized that no country should be targeted while it is committed to an international agreement.

Devlet Bahçeli:

Turkey's position is not Europe's waiting room, it is Europe's decision-making table

Service Turkey - Emphasizing the increase in Ankara's strategic position in NATO and regional security equations, the head of the Turkish National Movement Party (MHP) said that Turkey is no longer a country that is kept in the "waiting room" of the European Union, but rather should be in a position where strategic decisions of Europe and the world are made.

Masrour Barzani's Office:

358 kilograms of gold handed over to Iraqi anti-corruption committee

Iraq and the Kurdistan Region service - The Office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region announced that, in continuation of the cooperation and coordination between the regional government and the federal government of Iraq in the fight against corruption, 358 kilograms of gold seized by the relevant institutions of the region have been handed over to the Iraqi anti-corruption committee.

The Way to Save the Kurdistan Region from the Crisis

World Service - The current crisis in the Kurdistan Region is the result of three decades of party competition, weak institutions, and the failure of the political unity project; the future of the region depends on the ability of the two main parties to create a system based on the rule of law and independent institutions.

Kurdistan Region Struggles to Escape Pressure from Turkey and Iraq

World Service- While Iraq and Turkey have prevented a halt to oil exports with a temporary agreement, the Kurdistan Region is simultaneously trying to reduce its dependence on traditional oil export routes by expanding its relations with the UAE and Qatar. The OilPrice report considers these two trends to be two sides of the same reality; a future in which energy security and diplomacy are more intertwined than ever.

Oil production level in Sheikhan field has increased

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Gulf Keystone Petroleum Oil Company announced an increase in oil production in the Sheikhan field in the Kurdistan Region, and announced that after the resumption of activities, the daily production of the field has reached more than 43 thousand barrels; at the same time, the company announced plans to further develop wells and sign long-term export contracts with the aim of selling oil based on world prices.

Kurdistan Region’s Goals for Expanding Relations with Qatar and the Emirates

World Service- The Kurdistan Region is seeking to redefine its network of foreign relations in a situation where it is facing financial pressures, disputes with Baghdad, and rapid regional developments. Erbil’s increasing proximity to the Emirates and Qatar shows that the Persian Gulf is becoming one of the new pillars of the region’s foreign policy.

Controversial Death of a Kurdish Citizen in Japan

World Service- The death of Murat Çiçek, a Kurdish refugee from Turkey, in Japanese police custody after a minor car accident has once again focused attention on the country's strict immigration policies and the way it treats Kurdish refugees. This case, which is fraught with many uncertainties, is described by human rights activists and his relatives as not an ordinary incident, but the result of years of structural pressure on Kurdish refugees in Japan.

Was Lindsey Graham a Friend of the Kurds?

World Service - Can Lindsey Graham, the influential Republican US senator, be called a "friend of the Kurds"? A review of his positions, legislative proposals, speeches and official statements over more than a decade shows that Graham was one of the few American politicians who consistently defended the Kurdish Peshmerga and the Syrian Democratic Forces as Washington's strategic partners, and even proposed legislation to support them. However, his support for the Kurds never meant support for the independence of Kurdistan or all Kurdish political and military movements; rather, it was defined within the framework of US national security interests, the fight against ISIS and maintaining Washington's credibility with its allies.His sudden death at the age of 71 has once again raised the question of what Graham's place was in the history of US-Kurdish relations and whether he can be considered one of the closest friends of the Kurds in the United States Congress?

KCK Executive Council Member:

Government's Regret Bill Has Already Failed

Service Turkey - Stating that the "peace and democratic society" process will only progress through negotiations, countermeasures and legal guarantees, a member of the Executive Council of the Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) claimed that the Turkish government is analyzing the geopolitical conditions of the region incorrectly and has not yet properly understood the requirements and consequences of developments in the Middle East.