’Today is a new day,’ says Turkish President Erdogan, day after PKK's historical disarmament

"Today is a new day; a new page has been opened in history. Today, the doors of a great and powerful Turkey, of the Century of Turkey, have opened,” Turkish President Erdogan said.

Kurdish artist to sculpt ‘monument of peace’ from destroyed PKK weapons

Zirak Mira, a prominent Kurdish sculptor, wants to immortalize the destroyed PKK firearms in an art piece as a testament to the Kurdish nation’s peaceful spirit

Kurdish leaders welcome ‘historic’ PKK self-disarmament

The ceremonial first disarmament ceremony of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in Sulaimani was roundly welcomed by political figures in the Kurdistan Region, who heralded the historic nature of the event and expressed their hopes for the unfolding peace process.

PKK fighters hope destroying weapons brings about 'peace, freedom’

“We hope it will bring about peace and freedom,” the the PKK fighters consisting of 15 women and 15 men said in a statement.

First group of PKK fighters to lay down arms in Sulaimani cave

The ceremony will shortly take place at Jasana cave near Surdash, on the Sulaimani-Dukan road.

Runaki Project expansion ‘vital step forward’: US Consulate in Erbil

The provision of round-the-clock electricity to two million people in the Kurdistan Region has been hailed by the US Consulate General in Erbil as "a vital step forward," with the diplomatic mission lauding the involvement of US firms in the Runaki Project.

Ocalan asked DEM Party to change name, political approach: DEM Party MP

In light on an ongoing peace process with the Turkish state, imprisoned Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Ocalan has requested the pro-Kurdish People’s Equality and Democracy Party’s (DEM Party) to rebrand itself to match what he called "a new stage" in Ankara-Kurdish relations.

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Dying waters: Climate change forces Iraq’s marsh families into urban struggle

Once thriving on the rich ecosystems of Iraq’s southern marshes, families like that of Naji Arhim have been uprooted by severe drought and water shortages. Generations of fishermen and buffalo herders have seen their lands turn to dust, pushing them into cities where their traditional skills no longer apply.

Critics say free speech under attack in Iraq's Anbar province

As elections approach, activists, civil servants, and tribal leaders in Iraq’s Anbar province report arrests, forced transfers, and online surveillance of citizens criticizing the ruling Taqaddum party.

After years of tribal conflicts, Dhi Qar sees decline in violence

After years of tribal conflicts, Iraq’s Dhi Qar province has seen a sharp decline in violence, with only 25 disputes recorded in early 2025 compared to 158 in 2023.

Iraq’s provincial councils face criticism after 2023 return

Since their reinstatement in 2023, Iraq’s provincial councils have failed to deliver meaningful results, instead becoming scenes of political conflict, legal disputes, and public frustration.

Gold mines in Iran’s Kurdish regions: Between riches and sorrows

The gold-rich Kurdish regions of western Iran grapple with the serious environmental and health consequences arising from mining the precious commodity, launching a campaign to stop the drilling which has seen elevated instances of cancer and the destruction of local flora and fauna.

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