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DARK SECRETS: 9 - The Real Truth

Forgotten by the west, Syria’s IS prisons are under threat as militant group mobilises

Kurdish officials warn that Islamic State threat is greater than ever in the vacuum left from Syrian regime’s collapse

The Guardian - UK

This country hasn’t had a census in nearly 40 years – millions more now live here

The final results of Iraq’s first census in nearly 40 years show the population has reached 46.1 million

The Independent UK

Does Trump Want Lower Gas Prices or Oil Sanctions on Iran?

The Trump administration’s math on Middle Eastern energy supplies just doesn’t add up.

Reason

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Future of US troops in Syria in question, under pressure from Turkey and Israel

The future of American troops in Syria is in the spotlight, as Turkey and Israel push competing agendas with the Trump administration regarding the role of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in countering the Islamic State group.

Radio France Internationale

Can Ultimate Frisbee Heal the Middle East?

The spread of Ultimate Frisbee testifies to a kind of Western soft power in the Middle East, one far friendlier than bombs or bullets.

Reason

‘We are part of Syria’: Kurdish-led SDF fights for place in post-Assad future

Militia keeping IS in check pressured by new regime in Damascus, emboldened Turkey and US unpredictability

The Guardian - UK

Turkiye arrests 282 amid bid to reconcile with PKK

Turkiye’s arrests of people with alleged “terror” ties come despite a government effort to end Kurdish conflict.

Al Jazeera

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Turkey detains 282 suspects in a dayslong operation against Kurdish insurgents

Turkish police have detained 282 suspects in a large-scale operation targeting the banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK

The Independent UK

Turkey Arrests 282 Despite Reconciliation Bid With PKK

Turkey has detained 282 people in a nationwide swoop on those with suspected "terror" ties, the interior minister said Tuesday, despite a parallel government bid to end the bloody four-decade Kurdish conflict.

International Business Times

Turkish Delegation In Iraq For Peace Talks With Kurds

Turkish opposition party engages in peace talks with Kurdish leaders in Iraq, focusing on the PKK conflict and Ocalan's role. Complex dynamics in the regio...

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Kurdish officials fear Islamic State revival as US aid cuts loom

Humanitarian groups worried north-east Syrian camps holding suspected IS members will lose basic facilities

The Guardian - UK

Kurds in the new Syria hope to preserve cultural rights they gained in years of war

Kurdish leaders are negotiating with the new authorities in Damascus

The Independent UK

Syria’s revolution hangs in the balance. The west must lift sanctions now

Competing interests and rivalries between regional powers threaten hopes of change after the fall of Bashar al-Assad

The Guardian - UK

American ally SDF: Not yet notified of US plan for Syria withdrawal

Questions grow over future of 2,000 SDF fighters in Syria after Bashar al-Assad toppling, President Trump taking office.

Al Jazeera

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Syria’s al-Sharaa, Turkiye’s Erdogan talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts

Turkiye meeting is second foreign trip by President Ahmed al-Sharaa as he seeks to bolster support for Syria.

International Business Times

Syria Leader Heads To Turkey To Discuss Rebuilding, Kurds

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa visits Ankara on Tuesday for talks with Turkey's leaders on rebuilding his land and the volatile issue of Kurdish fighters near the countries' border.

The Independent UK

Iran's record execution rate casts shadow on death penalty reprieve for Kurdish activist Pakhshan Azizi

Activist stands convicted of ‘inflaming the situation’ during 2022 protests in Iran

The Conversation

Why Kurds face an uncertain future in Ahmed Al-Shara’s rebel-led Syria

More than a month has passed since Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group, became the de facto leader of Syria. Since then, he has dropped his nom de guerre in favour of his real name, Ahmed al-Shara, and has swapped his military attire…

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Kurdish Leaders Meet For Unity Amid Regional Challenges

KDP and SDF leaders meet in Irbil to strengthen Kurdish unity in Syria amidst political upheaval and external pressures.

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Turkey's Renewed Peace Effort With Kurdish Leaders

Explore the evolving peace talks between Turkish politicians and Kurdish leaders to resolve the longstanding conflict with PKK amidst regional changes.

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Turkey's Pro-Kurdish Party Meets Imprisoned Kurdish Leaders

Recent meetings between pro-Kurdish party members and imprisoned Kurdish leaders in Turkey signal potential progress towards resolving the longstanding con...

International Business Times

Turkey Raps France, Says US Only Counterpart In Northeast Syria

Turkey's top diplomat ruled out any role for French troops in Syria Friday, saying Washington was its only interlocutor as US officials sought to head off Turkish military action against Kurdish fighters.

The Independent UK

Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria

A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groups

International Business Times

37 Killed In North Syria Clashes Between Pro-Turkey, Kurdish Forces: Monitor

Battles between Turkish-backed groups, supported by air strikes, and Kurdish-led forces killed 37 people on Thursday in Syria's northern Manbij region, a war monitor said.

The Guardian - UK

Kurdish general urges Trump to leave US troops in north-east Syria

Exclusive: SDF leader says removal of 2,000-strong force would leave door open for Islamic State resurgence

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