Kurdistan

Kurds Deny Report of Oil Trade with Israel

Kurdish officials say report of oil from independent pipeline being sold to Israel is 'baseless and without evidence.'

Al Qaeda Pushes Kurdish Population Transfer in Syria

Al Qaeda fighters are forcing Kurdish families in northern Syria from their homes at short notice, settling in their stead.

Syria: Kurdish Leader Warns of War Against 'Arab Settlers'

Democratic Union Party head threatens to 'expel' Arabs brought to Kurdish region prior to recent declaration of autonomy.

Syrian Kurds Declare Autonomy

After months of fighting, northeastern Syria makes official split to Kurdish autonomy.

Weapons Seized in Turkey near Syria

A cargo truck bearing 12,000 rocket heads was seized by Turkish police near the Syrian border, possibly on way to rebel forces.

Kurdish Rebels Threaten Turkey with Fresh Wave of Attacks

Kurdistan Workers Party acting head says Turkey not delivering on key promises, continues to support Islamists against Kurds in Syria.

The "Non-Arab Spring"?

Syria: Kurdish Group Calls for Autonomy

Publication of draft proposal for Kurdish autonomy in northern Syria highlights emboldened campaign for Kurdish rights in the Middle East.

Kurdish-Israelis Want Representation in Upcoming Conference

As Kurds push towards national unity, in the hope of eventually securing independence, Israel's sizable Kurdish community wants a seat too.

Iraqi Kurdish Leader Threatens Intervention in Syria

Kurdish Regional Government President Masoud Barzani threatens to send forces to protect Syrian Kurds from Islamist attacks.

Syria: Iranian Kurds Poised to Join Battle

As civil war continues to escalate, Party of Free Life of Kurdistan announces readiness to defend Kurds in Syria.

Turkey Voices Concern Over Kurdish Victories in Syrian Civil War

Turkey is increasingly concerned as Kurdish groups edge closer to cementing autonomy in northern Syria

Boycotters, You are Targetting the Wrong Country

A Letter to the Kurds: Don't Join Iran

Editor of Pro-Israeli Iraqi Magazine Goes Missing

Mawlud Afand, editor of a magazine that advocates relations between Kurdistan and Israel, has been missing for more than ten days.

Iraq's Kurds Deny Hosting Israeli Intelligence Operatives

The government of Iraq's Kurdish region denied allegations by Iranian officials that Kurdistan was hosting Israeli intelligence operatives.

Turkish Airstrikes Target PKK in Northern Iraq

One day after Turkey's prime minister castigated Israel for striking terrorists in Gaza, Ankara strikes at terrorists in Iraq.

MIDEAST NOTES: Syria, Turkey and the Kurds

Report: IDF Drones Over Kurdistan?

Iran's Press-TV claims Israel is operating drones over Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region without permission from Baghdad.

Oil Resumes After PKK Attack Halted Flow to Turkey

Oil resumed moving through the Kirkuk--Ceyhan pipeline after a Kurdish rebel attack over the weekend temporarily halted the flow.

Syria Jails 400 in Crackdown on PKK

Syria has reportedly arrested 400 ethnic Kurds in five cities in an attempt to assist Turkey against PKK rebel forces.

Turkish Forces Kill Kurdish Civilians

Turkish soldiers reportedly gunned down Kurdish villagers gathering herbs after mistaking them for PKK resistance fighters.

Israeli Businessman Considers Iraq Refinery

Israeli businessman Idan Ofer makes a secret visit to Iraq, considers local oil refinery.

US Takes Sides with Turkey on Kurdish Struggle

The United States has announced that it will help Turkey keep the Kurds stateless.

Turkey Admits to Killing 120 Kurds Last Month

Turkey admitted Friday to slaughtering as many as 120 Kurdish rebels in raids on their hideouts in northern Iraq last month.

Increased Violence in Turkish-Occupied Kurdistan

The past week has seen a steep upsurge in violence between Kurdish resistance fighters and Turkish forces currently occupying Northern Kurdistan.

Israel Reportedly Training Kurdish Forces

Recent reports indicate that Israeli agents are working in Iraqi Kurdistan to train Kurdish commandos in guerrilla war and counter-terrorism.