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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.
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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.