Syria extends citizenship application period for Kurds

A Syrian official said that the extension serves to "give all applicants the opportunity to submit their requests and ensure files are studied accurately and fairly."

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Notorious Anfal executioner stands trial in Baghdad

Hajaj Ahmed Hardan al-Tikriti, more infamously known as Hajaj, was arrested in August of last year and described by the Iraqi National Security Service (INSS) as “one of the most wanted henchmen of the former regime” of Saddam Hussein. He is standing trial in Baghdad.

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Kurdish club Amedspor secures historic promotion to Turkish top league

As soon as the final whistle was blown, celebrations erupted among the players on the pitch and Kurds around the world.

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Kurds paying a heavy price in a war fueled by leaks

The Kurdistan Region suffered heavily during the US-Israeli war with Iran, both through the human toll of Iranian strikes and the risks engendered by leaks, irresponsible journalism, and the propagation of misleading information that put Kurdish lives in danger.

Mohammed A. Salih

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Kurdish Iranian parties deny receiving weapons from Washington

“The US president’s remarks are unclear; it is not known which Kurdish group he is referring to,” a Komala source said.

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Syria to open citizenship applications for Kurds on Monday

Kurds will be eligible to apply for nationality documents at centers in Damascus, Hasaka, Raqqa, and Deir ez-Zor, according to the ministry.

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Ocalan calls for shared understanding to improve Kurds-Ankara relations

“We must develop a collective and civil understanding that establishes the relationship between Kurds and the state in a positive way,” DEM Party quoted Ocalan as saying.

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Kurdish official warns against insulting Syrian flag, attacks on Kurds

Footage began making the rounds on the internet on Saturday, showing a group of youths taking down the Syrian flag in Kobane, followed by videos of Kurds being beaten, and and their flags taken away and burned later in the day.

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First 400 families to return to Afrin after years of displacement

A Kurdish security official called the move “a fundamental pillar for the security and stability of Syria”

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