Kurds

Is Turkey set to become the new regional power instead of Iran?

When peace is obtained between Armenia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, this will be another blow for Iran.

Kurdish political activist from Syria: 'We need Israel’s political backing'

"This is a critical moment. If we don’t act, jihadist forces supported by Iran and Turkey will continue to gain strength."

09/12/2024
Iraqi Kurds wave flags of Iraqi Kurdistan during a demonstration

Amid toppling of Assad, Kurds in Syria appeal to Israel for help

This comes as the regime of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad was crumbling, and the country was taken over by Islamist rebels. 

09/12/2024

Syrian rebels enter northern city of Manbij, Turkish source says

Manbij city is some 30 km (19 miles) south of the Turkish border and to the west of the Euphrates River.

By REUTERS
08/12/2024

As Aleppo falls to rebels, the Kurdish and Christian minorities face growing threats

Turkey, Iran, and rebel factions fuel ethnic violence in Syria, threatening Kurdish and Christian communities.

By JUDAH WAXELBAUM
04/12/2024

Turkey-backed militias target Kurds amid Syrian regime’s collapse

Renewed violence displaces Kurds as HTS and Turkey-backed militias advance.

Pro-Iranian militias enter Syria, President Bashar Assad's Aleppo Palace invaded

Battling Israel left Tehran too weak to deal with Syria, researcher says • Airstrikes in northwestern Syria kill 25 people

Are Kurds under threat amid civil war resurgence in Syria?

Many wheels are in motion in Syria, which could leave Kurds and other minorities exposed.

Turkey replaces pro-Kurdish mayors with state officials in two eastern cities

These latest moves have drawn backlash from Turkish parties.

By REUTERS
23/11/2024

Why did Israel's new foreign minister embrace the Kurdish people?

Israel has long enjoyed positive relations with Kurdish people in the Middle East. It is part of a partnership between Jews and Kurds and also shared interests in the region 

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