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BIZARRE: Kurdish - What They Never Told You

Captured in Nairobi and jailed in an island prison for nearly 30 years, who is Abdullah Ocalan? The Kurdish leader who continues to be central to Turkey’s peace talks

Abdullah Ocalan, co-founder of the PKK, has been imprisoned since 1999 and still influences Kurdish politics. His recent relocation within Imrali Prison has sparked discussions about his prison conditions and the peace process. Politician Mithat Sancar indicated that negotiations have stalled for two months after Ocalan's disarmament call. The PKK…

The Economic Times · 40m ago

Turkey moves Kurdish militant leader Ocalan to a new part of an island prison under peace push

Turkey has moved Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan to a new section of his island prison

The Independent UK · 9h ago

Almost 265 Channel migrants arrive in UK after three-week hiatus

A boat that launched from Belgium on Thursday was reportedly coloured red, white and green with a golden sun emblem of the Kurdish flag.

Evening Standard · Oct 30

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Drone attack: Iran targets Kurdish opposition bases in Iraq

Iran's armed forces conducted a drone attack on the Komala group in Iraq's Kurdistan region. This operation reportedly caused significant damage and casualties to the group's infrastructure. Previous strikes on the Komala group have occurred since the regional conflict began in February. Iran accuses these opposition groups of receiving support…

The Times of India · Oct 25

Kurdish PKK militants pull out of 4 camps in northern Iraq as part of peace process with Turkey

Kurdish militants have withdrawn from four camps in northern Iraq as part of a peace effort with Turkey, according to Turkey’s state-run news agency

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Iraqi Kurds sees opportunities – and risks – in the withdrawal of US troops

When the last U.S. forces left Erbil Air Base in Iraqi Kurdistan on Sept. 30, 2026, it marked more than the removal of soldiers and military equipment. It also changed the security calculus in the region.

The Conversation · Oct 9

Trump celebrates US military exit from Iraq as the end of a ‘very expensive excursion into Hell’

The withdrawal, agreed on two years ago, comes against the backdrop of the ongoing war between the US and Iran that has also sometimes spilled over into Iraq

The Independent UK · Sep 30

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US troops finally leave Iraq: 23 years after Saddam’s fall, America closes a long chapter

The withdrawal of US troops from Iraq signifies a pivotal change in the nation’s security landscape. As Iraq assumes full control over its safety and counterterrorism strategies, the Kurdistan Region confronts obstacles from diminished American military backing amid rising regional tensions. Meanwhile, Baghdad aims to strengthen its authority over various…

The Times of India · Sep 30

The US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete

The US military has finished withdrawing all troops from Iraq, marking the end of a 12-year mission. This withdrawal culminated in the handover of an air base in northern Iraq to local authorities. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi described the event as the beginning of a new sovereign phase for…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

US completes military withdrawal from Iraq after years of operations

The US military concludes its 12-year involvement in Iraq combating ISIS. With the completion of their troop withdrawal from a northern air base, the Iraqi government has welcomed this move, considering it a step towards greater national autonomy. However, concerns linger about the influence of Iranian-backed militias and their continued…

The Times of India · Sep 30

As the last US troops exit Iraq, Kurdish fears rise and militias celebrate

The last U.S. troops are leaving Iraq under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Netanyahu, holding ICC arrest warrant, wants to build case against Turkey's Erdogan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a team to prepare a case against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This potential legal action will focus on Erdogan's treatment of Kurds and alleged support for Hamas. Human rights organizations have criticized Turkey for its treatment of Kurdish minorities over several decades.…

The Times of India · Sep 28

'Worry and sorrow': Middle East war opens old wounds in Kurdistan

Residents of Penjwen express deep concern over the ongoing Middle East conflict and its impact. They recall traumatic memories from the Iran-Iraq war and fear renewed violence might affect their lives. Many residents reflect on past destruction and emphasize the long-term impact on their hometown's infrastructure.

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Tensions flare in Syria’s Kurdish northeast as government integration deal moves forward

Tensions are rising in northeastern Syria as a Kurdish-led force integrates into Syria’s army

The Independent UK · Sep 16

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Euronews · Sep 16

Four years after Mahsa Amini's death, rights groups warn Tehran's crackdown persists

Human rights groups said those who directed the violent suppression of the 2022 protests still control Iran's security apparatus, as Kurdish businesses shuttered across her home region and the UN Special Rapporteur said four years of state violence had failed to extinguish the resistance.

The Independent UK · Sep 15

Militias in Iraq remain defiant as the last US troops pack up to leave

After withdrawing in 2011, U.S. troops returned three years later at Baghdad’s invitation to lead a smaller coalition against Islamic State militants who had seized wide areas of the country

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Photos of the funeral for victims of a deadly prison fire and riot in northern Syria

Mourners gathered in Kobani for the funeral of at least seven people killed in a prison fire and riot. The unrest reportedly began over plans to transfer inmates to Aleppo during tensions between Kurdish authorities and Syria’s government.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31

What the SDF’s dissolution means for Syria’s Kurds and neighbouring Turkey

Nearly a week after the Syrian Democratic Forces agreed to dissolve, the consequences are beginning to take shape for Syria's Kurds and neighbouring Turkey. As the former US-backed force is absorbed into the Syrian state, questions remain over what the country's Kurds have secured in return – from language and…

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We Got This Covered · Aug 30

A major US ally in the Middle East could soon lose military aid, and it’s not Israel

They helped defeat ISIS and faced Iranian attacks

Radio France Internationale · Aug 28

‘Words and promises not enough’ as Syria’s Kurds face uncertain future

Syria’s Kurds are facing an uncertain future after this week’s dissolution of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and the integration of military and civilian institutions in northeastern Syria into the Syrian state, raising questions over what the changes will mean for their rights, safety and daily lives. RFI spoke to…

Euronews · Aug 28

Syria's al-Sharaa appoints SDF commander as adviser after Kurdish force dissolves

The appointment came days after Abdi declared the Kurdish-led force dissolved and integrated into the Syrian army, ending a decade of independent existence in a move Washington called "genuine integration".

France 24 · Aug 27

Syria President appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as presidential adviser

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as an adviser to the presidency, state media said on Friday. Abdi's appointment comes just days after he dissolved the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as part of an integration agreement with Damascus.

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman and other Middle East news

Iran will not allow military vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz if the agreement the Islamic Republic is negotiating with Oman is finalized

Euronews · Aug 26

Syria's main Kurdish force SDF ceases to exist after army merger

Commander Mazloum Abdi announced the SDF's dissolution at the presidential palace in Damascus, ending the existence of the Kurdish-led force that served as Washington's main partner against the so-called Islamic State terrorist group.

France 24 · Aug 25

Syrian Kurdish leader announces SDF dissolution after its integration into army

Mazloum Abdi, the commander-in-chief of the Syrian Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the group in a televised speech from the presidential palace in Damascus. The dissolution followed the integration of SDF fighters into the Syrian military, said Abdi, and represented a major victory for…

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