Court in Turkey sentences two to life convicted of killing five from Duhok near Mardin

A court in Turkey’s Mardin on Thursday handed down life sentences to two murderers convicted of killing five members of two families from the Kurdistan Region on January 19, 2023, on a highway near Nusaybin, Mardin province

Nov. 14, 2024

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Turkey sacks three Kurdish mayors, replacing them with state trustees

The three pro-Kurdish DEM party mayors of Mardin, Batman, and Halfeti, a district in Sanliurfa province, were removed from their positions on alleged terrorism charges.

Nov. 04, 2024

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Over 200 villages abandoned in Duhok's Amedi due to Turkey-PKK conflict 

Over 200 villages have been emptied due to frequent clashes between Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in the mountainous regions of Amedi, Duhok province, forcing residents to seek shelter in urban areas

Oct. 31, 2024

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PKK claims responsibility for attack on aerospace facility in Ankara

The PKK’s armed wing People’s Defense Forces (HPG) on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TUSAS) headquarters in Ankara which killed at least five people two days ago

Oct. 25, 2024

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Updated: 3 killed, 14 injured in ‘terrorist’ attack in Ankara: Minister

In the attack, which started with an explosion targeting the gate of TUSAS, and followed by gunfire, “two terrorists were neutralized,” Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said.

Oct. 23, 2024

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Turkey confirms death of Islamic cleric Gulen, Erdogan’s greatest adversary

The Turkish government officially confirmed the death of Fethullah Gulen, leader of the Gulen movement on Monday in the United States

Oct. 21, 2024

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Iraqi PM, Turkish president discuss bilateral ties, regional stability in New York

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and Iraq’s Development Road project. Both leaders emphasized the need for regional stability, condemning ongoing Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon, and calling for unified Islamic efforts to stop the violence.

Sep. 26, 2024

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One killed, two wounded in Turkish drone attack on PKK base inside Makhmour Camp: Kurdistan CT

One person was killed and another two were injured including PKK members in a “Turkish” drone attack on the Makhmour Camp on Monday morning

Sep. 16, 2024

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Turkey detains over 100 ISIS suspects in weeklong campaign

Turkey has arrested over 100 ISIS suspects since last week, bringing the total number of arrests to 500 in August in a nationwide campaign against the extremist group.

Aug. 30, 2024

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