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The activation of the Kurdish delegation was the main focus of the meeting of the Kurdish parties in Qamishlo

Syria Service - PYD Co-Chairman Parveen Yusuf, referring to the meeting of 27 Kurdish political parties and currents in Qamishlu, announced that the participants emphasized the necessity of activating the Kurdish delegation, continuing the dialogue between Kurdish parties and pursuing the implementation of the decisions of the 2025 conference to start negotiations with Damascus.

Erdogan:

It is not possible to maintain the security of Europe without the participation of Türkiye

Turkish Service - At the NATO parliamentary meeting in Istanbul, the President of Turkey, emphasizing that the world is on the threshold of a geopolitical transformation, called for the strengthening of solidarity within NATO, the removal of restrictions on defense cooperation with Turkey, and Ankara's full participation in European security initiatives. He also emphasized the necessity of forming an independent Palestinian state, continuing efforts to stabilize the ceasefire between Iran and the United States, and Türkiye's role in solving regional crises.

Continued displacement of Syrian Kurds

World Service - 18 months have passed since the formation of the transitional government of Syria and the agreement between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces, thousands of displaced Kurds are still denied to return to Srikani and Gari Sepi due to insecurity, the presence of armed groups supported by Turkey, land mines and the occupation of their homes.

The faction of the Kurdistan Democratic Party supported the actions of the Iraqi government to deal with corruption

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - The faction of the Kurdistan Democratic Party in the Iraqi Parliament, while declaring full support for the legal measures of the Iraqi government and the judicial system to deal with corruption and arrest the accused, emphasized that the process of administrative reforms should not be limited to Baghdad only and should include all Iraqi provinces.

The third governing body of the region also fell victim to political differences

Service of Iraq and Kurdistan Region - The former representative of the Iraqi Parliament, referring to the suspension of sending cases from the courts of Sulaymaniyah to the Court of Appeal and the suspension of proceedings in a part of the judicial structure, announced that the judicial system of the Kurdistan Region has practically stopped and after the parliament and the cabinet, the third governing body of the region has entered a state of administrative paralysis.

Kurdistan's gas surge and its geopolitical consequences

World service-completion of new gas infrastructure in the Kurdistan region is not only an economic achievement; These projects can strengthen Erbil's position in Iraq's energy equations, increase the role of climate in the country's electricity supply, and mark a new chapter in the geopolitical competition around Iraq's energy market.

The number of people arrested for corruption in Iraq reached about 50 people

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - In continuation of the extensive operation against corruption in Iraq, local and media sources report the arrest of around 50 people, including members of parliament, officials and capitalists; At the same time, the director of electricity distribution of Diwaniye province and his deputy were also arrested.

Significant growth of the Kurdish population in Ireland

World Service - The population of Kurds living in Ireland has reached about 10,000 people in the last two decades; But only about 2,500 of them are registered as "Kurds" in the official statistics of the Irish government, and the rest are classified according to the nationality of their countries of origin. This issue has caused the Kurdish community to be deprived of having a single voice for years; The void that the "Cultural Center of Irish Kurds" is trying to fill today.

Mohammad Hakim:

Sooner or later, the corruption case in the Kurdistan region will be dealt with

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - Mohammad Hakim, the spokesman of the Kurdistan Justice Group, referring to the recent arrests in Iraq, said that sooner or later the corrupt in the Kurdistan Region must also be punished.

Iraq and Syria agree on reviving the tripartite water committee with Türkiye and strengthening cooperation in water resources management

Syrian Service - During the joint technical meeting in Baghdad, representatives of Syria and Iraq agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in water resources management, strengthen technical coordination and information exchange related to the Euphrates River, and emphasized the need to reactivate the tripartite committee with Turkey to deal with common water challenges.

The interim government of Syria condemned the attacks of the Zionist regime on Quneitra and Daraa

Syrian Service - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the interim government of Syria condemned the recent attacks and military actions of the Zionist regime in the provinces of Quneitra and Daraa, considered these attacks a violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and warned that the continuation of these actions could escalate tensions, weaken the stability process and increase the suffering of civilians in the region.

Abdul Latif Salafi resigned; The university emphasized the continuation of the legal process

Iraq and Kurdistan Minority Service - A source familiar with the case of Abdul Latif Ahmed Salafi stated that this professor of Sulaymaniyah University submitted a request to resign from his post, but the university headship opposed it and demanded that the legal process of the case be continued.

Zana Farghini:

Preserving the Kurdish language is the duty of all the pioneers of the society.

Turkey Service - Kurdish linguist Zana Farghini, emphasizing the continuation of linguistic assimilation policies, said that the preservation and expansion of the Kurdish language is everyone's responsibility, and until this language achieves official status and the language of education, its erosion process will continue.

Baghdad’s Anti-Corruption Drive and the Promise of $400 Billion in U.S. Support

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Desk – A report claims that Tom Barrack, the U.S. presidential envoy for Iraq affairs, emphasized during a meeting with the Baghdad government that success in combating corruption and curbing the waste of financial resources would be a prerequisite for expanding U.S. economic support and launching a long-term partnership with Iraq.

The reaction of the new generation to the proposal of the Democratic Party

Iraq Service and Kurdistan Region - The spokesperson of the New Generation movement criticized the new proposal of the Kurdistan Democratic Party to reopen the parliament before the formation of the 10th cabinet, and emphasized that the solution to the political deadlock is possible only through the simultaneous activation of the parliament and the formation of the government.

The Israeli Cabinet approved the plan to recognize the Armenian Genocide

Turkish Service - The Israeli cabinet unanimously approved the plan proposed by the foreign minister to recognize the Armenian Genocide. This plan must be approved by the Knesset (Parliament of Israel) to be finalized.

Kurtolmush:

The end of Israeli attacks is a guarantee of world peace

Turkish Service - The Speaker of the Turkish Parliament stressed that the cessation of Israeli attacks is not only for the benefit of the Palestinians, and said that the end of Israel's aggressive policies can be the basis for ensuring peace in the world. He also criticized the continuation of the arms restrictions of some NATO members against Türkiye.

Visy Aktash:

O life! Either I will live you freely, or it will be as if I had never lived

Turkey Service - Öcalan's former associate Visy Aktaş Hambandi, at the "Freedom" meeting in Diyarbakır, emphasized that Abdullah Öcalan's release can pave the way for the democratization of Turkey and the Middle East, and called for an end to his isolation and the provision of conditions for democratic negotiations.

Abdullah Ocalan's message was read in the Istanbul meeting in the mourning of Qadir Inanir

Türkiye Service - During the "Freedom Meeting" in Bagjilar Square, Istanbul, Abdullah Ocalan's message was read to the audience following the death of the famous Turkish cinema actor, Qadir Inanir. In this message, Ocalan described Inanir as one of the prominent figures of folk art and a supporter of the peace process.

Meeting of Kurdish political parties in Qamishlo without participation of ENKS

Syria Service - Kurdish political parties and currents held a meeting in Qamishlo city with the aim of examining ways to strengthen the unity and coherence of the political position of the Kurds; The meeting in which ENKS representatives were not present and the main focus of which was to review the political developments and strengthen the convergence between the Kurdish forces

Türkiye:

Tel Aviv seeks to cover up its crimes

Turkish Service - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey released a statement and reacted to the Israeli government's decision to recognize the Armenian Genocide in 1915 and considered the purpose of this decision to cover up Israel's actions against the Palestinians.

The desire of Damascus to export oil from Kurdish regions of Iraq and Syria

World Service - According to the claim of two TV channels, Damascus is seeking to manage the export of oil from the Kurdistan regions of Iraq and Syria through the construction of a new pipeline.

Kurdistan Democratic Party: Talks should be transferred from the media to the parliament

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The political office of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, emphasizing the necessity of reactivating the regional parliament, asked all political currents in the sixth term to transfer the differences and discussions related to the formation of the 10th cabinet to the parliament and warned that the continuation of the current situation will be detrimental to the Kurdistan region and the political process.

Aras Talabani demanded that the parties of Sulaimaniye accompany the proposal of the Democratic Party

Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service- Aras Talabani, the nephew of Jalal Talabani, supported the recent request of the Kurdistan Democratic Party to activate the parliament, and asked the political parties of Sulaymaniyah to respond positively to this proposal and transfer political disputes and competitions to the parliament. An action that, according to him, can help preserve the climate and prevent the continuation of political deadlock.

The new wave of arrests in Baghdad; The scope of the fight against corruption reached politicians close to power

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - In continuation of the anti-corruption campaign that the Iraqi government has started, a number of members of parliament, government officials and political figures were arrested in the green zone of Baghdad on Sunday morning. An action that is referred to as one of the most extensive anti-corruption operations in recent years. At the same time, some unofficial reports also inform about the possibility of expanding the scope of this case to the Kurdistan Region and placing the names of a number of Kurdish officials and political figures in the investigation list; However, so far no official authority has confirmed these reports.

Aldar Khalil, member of the PYD leadership board:

The non-interference of the Syrian Kurds in the possible conflict between Damascus and Hezbollah

Syrian Service - Aldar Khalil, a member of the PYD leadership board, emphasized the non-interference of Syrian Kurdish forces in any possible conflict between Damascus and Lebanon's Hezbollah, stating that the mission of these forces is only to defend the areas under their control.

Syria’s Future Hinges on Inclusive Participation and Strengthened Dialogue

Syria Desk – Speaking at a meeting focused on the January 29 agreement, the co-chair of the MSD Communications Office emphasized that achieving a sustainable future for Syria requires the genuine participation of all segments of society—grounded in equal citizenship and the recognition of ethnic and cultural diversity—and identified dialogue among political forces as the primary solution to the country's crisis.

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Diyarbakir for Ocalan's release

Türkiye Service - "Freedom" meeting with the slogan "Towards a free society with a free leadership" was held in Diyarbakir station square. Tens of thousands of people from Diyarbakir and surrounding cities attended this gathering, which was held with the demand for the release of Abdullah Ocalan.

Ashwaq Jaf:

The dissolution of the Kurdistan region means the end of the Iraqi political system

Service of Iraq and the Kurdistan Region - The representative of the Democratic Party in the Iraqi Parliament called the attempt to reduce the legal powers of the Kurdistan Region a "real coup" against the new political structure of Iraq and said that the legitimacy of the region and the political system of Iraq originate from a common legal basis.

Erdogan:

No one in Türkiye is a second class citizen

Turkish Service - The President of Turkey announced the readiness of the government and the presidential coalition to reach a consensus on the country's national issues, and considered the process of "Turkey without terrorism" a project belonging to all citizens and emphasized that no citizen in this country is a "guest", "other" or "second class citizen".