Kurds
Can Syria prevent a new crisis with Kurds from developing? - analysis
After deadly clashes in Aleppo, Syria’s transitional government reached a ceasefire with Kurdish forces to stabilize the north.
Syrian army redeploys near SDF fronts in northeast Syria as clashes rise
Kurdish medical aid reaches Druze in southern Syria
ISIS terrorists kill five, wound one US-backed SDF soldiers in northeast Syria
Syria risks rupturing as armed camps face off across the Euphrates
A lawless frontier under the control of armed groups with scores to settle, local tensions that confound leaders’ hopes for unity, and soldiers prepared to kill each other before they give ground.
Integrating the Kurdish communit? Syria has more pressing concerns - analysis
Damascus is still trying to crack down on ISIS threats, and fund people who have returned from displaced persons camps. The gov't wants to focus on issues closer to home, such as Israel, and Sweida.
Northern Iraq's Kurdish region on edge after arrest of local opposition leader - analysis
The sudden reason for the arrest of Lahur Talabany is not clear but it casts a potential shadow over the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan.
Syria’s Sharaa hopes for Kurdish deal to prevent conflict
The SDF, which controls parts of northeast Syria where Arabs form a majority, has recently fortified extensive tunnel networks along the frontlines.
Sharaa's Islamist army fuels Syria's descent into sectarian slaughter
BEHIND THE LINES: In just eight months of Sunni Islamist rule in Syria, already three large-scale incidents of sectarian violence have taken place.
Turkey to provide Syria with weapon systems, equipment under new accord
Turkey has been growing impatient with the lack of implementation of a March deal to integrate the SDF into the Syrian state apparatus.
Syria will not take part in meetings with Kurdish-led SDF in Paris, state TV says
This comes after Syria has struggled to integrate the US-backed group into its military.
Kurdish-led SDF not complying with Syria integration deal, Turkish source says
Turkey views the US-backed SDF as a terrorist organization and has repeatedly said it expects the group to abide by the deal to disarm and integrate into the Syrian state apparatus.
Family of Kurd executed by Iran deny allegations linking him with Mossad - report
Iran's judiciary has executed Kurdish porters under charges including "moharebeh" (enmity against God), and "efsad-e fel-arz" (corruption on earth).
Turkey under Erdogan: Friend or foe to US and Israel? - opinion
While relations between Washington and Ankara may be warming, there is no sign that Erdogan is cooling his anti-Israel rhetoric.
Why Israel must support Syria’s minorities - opinion
Israel may be the only hope for vulnerable minorities in Syria in need of protection from the new Syrian regime.
