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Turkey has issued arrest warrants for Kurdish fighters in Iraq and Syria alleging that they took part in planning and executing a car bomb explosion that killed around 29 people in Ankara at the beginning of the year. The arrest Read more
The Kurdistan Freedom Falcons (TAK) has claimed responsibility for the Tuesday attack on the police bus in Istanbul that killed 11 people and hinted that there will be more attacks. TAK said in a statement that it was a “sacrifice Read more
The border between Iraqi Kurdistan and Kurdish controlled areas, often closed for security or technical reasons, was closed on Wednesday afternoon by Iraqi authorities which gave no formal explanation for the move. The crossing point is located between Fishkhabur in Read more
Talks between the Syrian government and the opposition initially scheduled for Monday would finally kick-off on Friday but the coalition of major opposition groups known as the High Negotiations Committee (HNC) will not be attending unless its demands are met. Read more
Turkish president RecepTayyip Erdogan told a news conference that Turkish forces that entered Iraqi territory and currently in the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan are there to stay as long as their mission is not accomplished thereby irking the anger of Read more
Ankara rejected comments made by Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby that questioned the airstrikes against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) urging him to “support the fight against terror, rather than terrorism itself.” Nabil al-Araby had questioned the worth of the airstrikes against Read more
The European Union (EU) and the United States are urging Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to return to the negotiating table because continuous attacks will affect the civilian population and worsen the situation of the turbulent region with neighboring Read more
The agreed peace between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) based in northern Iraq could have been jeopardized by the Turkish airstrikes which hit the group although the targets where described as “terrorist threats” by the authorities. Turkey and PKK sealed a Read more
Bahraini investors have set their eyes on Iraq despite the chaos in the country and its Ambassador to Iraq Salah Al Malki said the investments are in safe areas. Millions of dollars have been invested in projects and some are Read more
The Kurdistan region of Iraq, Bina Bawi, has attracted an Austrian Oil company, OMV, which is also partly owned by the Abu Dhabi government, holding 24.9% stake. This company is already pumping gas in this region and it has set Read more