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UNAMI condemns Khor Mor attack as "unacceptable"
The United Nations mission in Iraq (UNAMI) on Friday condemned the “unacceptable” drone attack on the Kurdistan Region’s strategic Khor Mor gas field and urged authorities to take measures to prevent similar incidents.
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Turkish prosecutor seeking up to 7 years in prison for Demirtas on charges of insulting Erdogan
A Turkish prosecutor has requested up to seven years in prison for jailed Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtas, the former co-chair of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), accusing him of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in public speeches.
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Iraq to fortify Khor Mor gas field after drone strike
An Iraqi security delegation discussed measures to reinforce protection of Kurdistan’s Khor Mor gas field and secure its production lines, a source was quoted by Shafaq News as saying on Friday.
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Kurdish animation wins the $6,000 prize at China Peace Festival
Goran, an animation directed by Faraz Seyed-Abbasi and Adnan Zandi, won the $6,000 award at the China Peace Festival, marking an international honor for Iranian cinema and the Kurdistan Province.
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What the PKK's exit from Turkey means for the Middle East
In late October, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) announced the unilateral withdrawal of its fighters from Turkey to northern Iraq. The announcement came on the heels of PKK fighters symbolically burning weapons in northern Iraq in July.
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U.S. emphasizes on integrating Syrian Kurdistan’s political–military structure into government
Following the historic meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Shar’a and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, Tom Barrack, the U.S. Special Envoy for Syria, announced that both sides have agreed on a plan to integrate the political and military structures of Syrian Kurdistan into the new government in Damascus—a move he described as a decisive step toward national unity and Syria’s reconstruction.
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Salih Muslim says integration of Kurdish forces into the Syrian army must not lead to dissolution or disarmament
Salih Muslim, a senior official of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), warned of the consequences of a proposed plan to integrate the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) into the Syrian army, stressing that without firm guarantees the process could result in the “dissolution of the SDF,” weaken security in northeast Syria, and allow Damascus to impose conditions with U.S. backing.
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Nechirvan Barzani's Million+ Vote Challenge: The Triumph of a Visionary Leadership / Bakhtiar Sajadi*
In the vibrant tapestry of Middle Eastern politics, few moments resonate as profoundly as the announcement of electoral victories that not only affirm a party's dominance but also underscore the enduring vision of its architects.
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Ahmad al-Shar’a in Washington: Do Syria’s Kurds have a place in the country’s new political equation?
Syrian President Ahmad al-Shar’a’s first official visit to Washington — which included talks with former U.S. President Donald Trump — has sparked growing debate over the future of Syria’s Kurds and their place in a potential new political framework. Analysts say Washington is attempting to strike a delicate balance between maintaining support for Kurdish forces and opening a new chapter of cooperation with the Damascus government.
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Turkish FM Hakan Fidan warns of Syria’s potential fragmentation if crises Are mismanaged
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned that Syria faces the risk of fragmentation and collapse if its ongoing crises are not managed responsibly, following a series of high-level meetings with U.S. and Syrian officials in Washington.