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Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Social Democratic Party of Iraqi Kurdistan was held in Tehran

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Social Democratic Party of Iraqi Kurdistan was held in Tehran, with the presence of a number of high-ranking officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran, representatives of political parties and groups of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Clashes between Arab tribes in Homs, Syria; Several killed and injured

Syria Service - Clashes between Arab tribes took place in the Syrian city of Homs and around the "Al-Bayyad" neighborhood and the city's central prison, and according to initial reports, a number of people were killed and injured during these clashes.

Journalists; The Wrath of the Corrupt and Neglected by the Rulers /  Mohammad Hadifar

Iran Service- When the word "journalist" is mentioned, sometimes the first image that comes to mind is someone who is nosy, annoying, questioning, and even troublesome; and sometimes a journalist is thought of as a tribune and spokesperson for a particular movement, party, individual, or institution. This image is, of course, not unrelated to the performance of some individuals in this profession; but group behavior should not be attributed to all journalists.

This country has experienced enough war; now it is time for peace

Service Turkey - Ahmet Gunestekin, an artist and journalist, emphasized in a note about the "Framework Law" that the current opportunity for peace should not be limited to the cessation of weapons, but should lead to the establishment of justice, the expansion of freedoms, and the creation of a sense of legal security for all citizens.

The first convoy of displaced people from Sarkani left for their hometown

Syria Service - The first convoy of displaced people from Sarkani, consisting of about 400 families, left for their hometown after seven years of displacement today from the village of "Tuyan" on the outskirts of Hasakah and the Washukani camp.

Peace Law Goes to the Open House of Parliament; What Do We Know About It?

Turkey Service - The 12-article bill "Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration", which specifies the legal mechanisms for the disarmament and dissolution of the PKK, will be voted on in the Turkish Parliament's General Assembly today. All parties except the New Welfare Party and the Good Party are expected to vote in favor of this bill.

The Objectives of Nechirvan Barzani's Trip to Damascus

World Service- Nechirvan Barzani's trip to Damascus took place in a situation where the gradual withdrawal of the United States, increased security pressures in the region, and developments related to the future of the Syrian Kurdish forces have brought the equations between Erbil and Damascus to a new stage.

PKK leadership:

Without Öcalan's free role, many provisions of the "Framework Law" will not be implemented

Service Turkey - The PKK leadership, stating that the proposal for the "Framework Law" has serious errors and shortcomings, announced that the implementation of the stages foreseen in this law depends on the freedom and role of Abdullah Öcalan and the possibility of the guerrillas who have laid down their arms to engage in politics.

Demirtas and Mirzakli declare support for the peace process and the Framework Law

Turkey Service – Selahattin Demirtas and Selcuk Mirzakli, in a joint message about the "Framework Law", expressed their gratitude to Abdullah Öcalan and other individuals who have played a role in the peace process and said that this process should be carried out with a measured and responsible approach without creating a sense of victory or defeat.

Nechirvan Barzani:

Iraq should not become a platform for threatening neighboring countries

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - "Nechirvan Barzani", the President of the Kurdistan Region, stated: Iraq should remain a stabilizing force in the region and should not become a platform for threatening neighboring countries or other nations or an arena for these actions.

Reorganization of Russia's presence on the Syrian coast

Service Syria - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Syrian interim government announced that after about a year and a half of negotiations with Russia, the two sides have reached an agreement on the reorganization of Russia's presence on the Syrian coast; according to this agreement, the Russian bases in Hmeimim and Tartus will be transformed into joint training and rehabilitation centers in the new framework, and some facilities will gradually be placed under Syrian civilian management.

The Future of Trucking Iraqi Oil to Syria

World Service- The daily transfer of hundreds of Iraqi oil shipments by truck to the port of Banias, as Baghdad and Damascus try to revive the Kirkuk-Banias pipeline, could turn an emergency route into part of the region’s permanent energy network.

30% increase in basic goods prices in Hasakah

Syria Service - The director of domestic trade and consumer protection in Hasakah announced a 10 to 30% increase in basic goods prices in the province over the past month, and considered the high cost of fuel, dollar transactions and increased customs tariffs to be the main factors; he also announced that the process of integrating the economic institutions of the autonomous administration with the ministries of the Syrian interim government has progressed by 95%.

While prisons are filled with opposition members, PKK members receive amnesty

Service Turkey – Isik Kansu, a veteran journalist and columnist for Cumhuriyet newspaper, strongly criticized the “Framework Law” and the new peace process, claiming that the Turkish government is arresting mayors, journalists and opponents on the one hand, and on the other hand, paving the way for the release of PKK members through what he called a “hidden amnesty.”

Abdulkadir Selvi's claim about Demirtaş being deprived of amnesty denied

Service Turkey – Demparti officials announced that they had contacted the Minister of Justice and AKP officials after the publication of a note by Abdulkadir Selvi about the deprivation of Abdullah Öcalan and Selahattin Demirtaş from the benefits of the "Peace Framework Law", and both sides denied attributing such statements to themselves.

"Framework Law" Passes Justice Commission After 18-Hour Marathon

Service Turkey – The proposal for the "Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration" was approved by the Justice Commission of the Turkish Parliament after 18 hours of negotiations and intense tensions between representatives. The proposal conditions the suspension of investigations, trials and executions of sentences related to the PKK to the complete dissolution of the organization, the surrender of weapons and the approval of the National Security Council and is scheduled to be reviewed in the plenary session of the Parliament on Monday, August 10.

Aram Tigran built a bridge between Armenian and Kurdish music

Service Turkey - On the anniversary of this great artist, Neshat Gochman, a Kurdish musician and one of Aram Tigran's students, recalled the bridge that Aram Tigran built between Armenian and Kurdish music. He also spoke about Aram Tigran's great love for peace and the land of Kurdistan.

A review of three decades of Kurdish artist activity in the British art

Service Jahan- Mozaffar Shafei, a Kurdish actor, theater director, and voice actor who has a long history of artistic activity in England, died two days ago due to illness in a hospital in Ankara.

Turkmen Front Calls for Continued Presence of Federal Forces in Kirkuk and Dojqormato

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- Arshad Salehi, Head of the Turkmen Front Faction in the Iraqi Parliament, called on Ali Zaidi, Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, to allow federal forces to remain in Kirkuk and Dojqormato and for the federal government to continue exercising sovereignty over all areas of these two regions.

Mohammad Haji Mahmoud:

America has lost in the regional war and is gradually retreating

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- Coinciding with the anniversary of the founding of the Social Democratic Party of Kurdistan, Mohammad Haji Mahmoud held a military maneuver in Gulkhaneh and in a press conference, severely criticizing the United States, claiming that the country has lost in the regional war and is gradually leaving the region.

Pezeshkiyan:

The best time to reach an agreement is the current situation

Iran Service - The President, explaining the government's approach in the field of economic diplomacy and the development of trade routes, said: "In this direction, the government is pursuing the development of economic interactions with regional countries and using the capacity of international mechanisms, including the Eurasian Economic Union, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and ECO, and significant measures and progress have been made in this area.

Can an oil deal with the US change the structure of Syria's energy?

World Service - Damascus' agreement with the US company HKN Energy could accelerate the process of rebuilding Syria's oil industry, but its success depends on security, foreign investment and the reconstruction of dilapidated infrastructure.

Vice President of the Bundestag Calls for Amnesty for Kurdish Activists in Germany

World Service-The Vice President of the German Federal Parliament called on the country's government to take extensive and rapid measures to amnesty Kurdish activists in Germany as the peace process between Turkey and the Kurds progresses.

Why is Golani's entry into the Lebanese war still unlikely?

Syria Service - US pressure for Syria to play a greater role in the Hezbollah case has increased speculation about the possibility of Damascus entering the Lebanese war; however, it seems that Syria's internal considerations, regional complexities and discursive challenges still make it unlikely for Ahmed al-Sharaa to directly enter this war.

"Framework Law" Passes Justice Committee After 18-Hour Marathon

Service Turkey – The proposal for the "Law on Strengthening National Solidarity and Social Integration" was approved by the Justice Committee of the Turkish Parliament after 18 hours of negotiations and intense tensions between representatives. The proposal conditions the suspension of investigations, trials and executions of sentences related to the PKK to the complete dissolution of the organization, the surrender of weapons and the approval of the National Security Council, and is scheduled to be reviewed in the plenary session of the parliament on Monday, August 10.

The Kurdistan Region's Sky Becomes Defenseless

World Service - With the withdrawal of the Patriot and Rapid Sentry systems and the reduction of the military presence of the United States and its allies, the Kurdistan Region has entered a new stage of air insecurity; a stage in which the external defense umbrella is shrinking, but the independent ability of the Peshmerga to counter drones, cruise and ballistic missiles has not yet been formed.Erbil now faces a strategic vacuum: Can Baghdad and its Western allies fill the gap, or will the region be forced to create an independent, multi-layered air defense architecture for the first time?

The New Political Approach of the Kurds in Turkey and Syria

World Service - The analysis of the Kurdish Studies Center indicates the formation of a new political paradigm for the Kurds, especially in Turkey and Syria, in which negotiation is not a sign of retreat, but a tool for transforming the social and historical power of the Kurds into political, cultural and institutional rights.

Zubair Aydar:

The "Framework Law" Proposal is Limited and Insufficient

Service Turkey – Zubair Aydar, a member of the KCK Executive Council, considered the "Framework Law" proposal to be limited and insufficient and said that without the role of Abdullah Öcalan, the implementation of the disarmament steps and the advancement of the process would not be possible. He called for an immediate change in Öcalan's conditions in accordance with his role as a "peace coordinator".

Al-Zaidi meets with Barzani:

Pending cases will be resolved according to the constitution

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- In a meeting with the President of the Kurdistan Region, the Iraqi Prime Minister emphasized the government's determination to resolve pending cases based on the constitution, and the two sides called for strengthening cooperation and coordination between Baghdad and Erbil.

Masrour Barzani:

We have no relations with Israel

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- The Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region announced that we have no relations with Israel and that foreign policy is within the jurisdiction of the federal government.