Kurds
Coup to crackdown: Erdogan’s unfinished war on Turkey’s Kurds - opinion
Fifteen percent of the Turkish population, approximately 16 million, are Kurds, and Erdogan needs to accept that they have a right to live their lives as they see fit.
As Syrian forces push northeast, Kurds mobilize against new jihadi assault
Six stabbed during Kurdish rally in Antwerp, four suspects arrested
Iraq says it will begin legal proceedings against ISIS prisoners transferred from Syria
Erbil on edge as suspected Iranian drone crashes in Iraq en route to Israel
This is only the latest incident which saw Kurds in Erbil subjected to Iranian attacks.
'In my country murder is normal': Uncle jailed for honor killing of Banaz Mahmod sues ITV for libel
Ari Mahmod claimed that the rape allegation had caused him to be targeted in prison.
Syrian Kurdish commander says group in direct contact with Turkey, open to Israel ties
"We have direct ties, direct channels of communication with Turkey, as well as through mediators, and we hope that these ties are developed," the commander said.
Pakistan seeks closer ties with Islamic countries amid PM's trip to Iran, Turkey - analysis
In Iran, the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, discussed Gaza with Pakistan's leader.
US-backed Kurds strike deal with Syrian gov't to clear ISIS camps
Syria’s new government will relocate ISIS families from camps, with Kurdish and US support.
PKK disarmament talks could reshape Iraq, Syria and Turkey relations - analysis
Both Iraq and Syria would benefit from having Turkish troops withdraw. Politics at home in Turkey can also be transformed.
Kurdish PKK dissolves after decades of struggle with Turkey, news agency close to militants says
The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group, which has been locked in bloody conflict with Turkey for more than four decades, decided to disband and end its armed struggle.
Syria's Sharaa rejects Kurdish demands for decentralization
Syria's Islamist leaders opposed Kurdish calls for decentralization, while Kurdish parties endorsed a vision for a democratic, decentralized Syria.
Historic Kurdish conference paves way for unity in Syria - analysis
Kurdish parties in eastern Syria united to push for a decentralized, democratic Syria. They seek integration with Damascus after years of division and conflict.
In boost to Kurds, Iraq moves to recognize Halabja as a province – analysis
"We see this historic step as a long-awaited justice and a positive step towards achieving justice," said President Abdul Latif Rashid.
