As Israel Strikes Iran, Iranian Kurdish Groups Observe with Caution
As Israel continues its unprecedented air campaign against Iran, marked by a decapitation of top military leadership through a series…
Are the PKK and Its Far-Left Ally MLKP Heading Toward a Split?
A rare public disagreement has surfaced between the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) and its longtime Marxist ally, the Marxist-Leninist Communist…
Christians in Erbil’s Ankawa District Launch Campaign Against Nightclub and Hotel Expansion
In Ankawa, Erbil’s Christian-majority district, public frustration is mounting over the rapid spread of nightclubs and hotels, amid growing reports…
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The Iran Angle in the PKK–Turkey Peace Talks
As talks over the dissolution and disarmament of the PKK gain traction, one critical question remains conspicuously unaddressed: what about PJAK? While Turkey has been vocal about other PKK-affiliated offshoots,…
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Syrian Kurdish Factions Adopt Decentralization Framework While Deferring Delegation Selection
The Syrian Kurdish unity conference was held in the city of Qamishli in northeast Syria. The event lasted around four hours, and in its final declaration, it adopted “decentralization” as…
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Is Erbil Becoming the Cultural Frontline of the Abrahamic Accord?
Today, the Kurdistan National Prayer Breakfast is taking place in Erbil, scheduled to last three days. The event brings together not only the three top Barzani figures in Erbil but…
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Halabja’s Governorate Status Triggers Battle to Redraw Iraq’s Map
The Iraqi Parliament’s vote on April 14, 2025, to officially recognize Halabja as the country’s 19th province has triggered a cascade of renewed demands to redraw the administrative map—many of…
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What Kurdish Flags Reveal About Newroz Celebrations in Syria
For the first time in decades, Kurds were permitted to celebrate Newroz publicly throughout much of Syria, including Damascus. While Newroz celebrations have been commonplace in areas controlled by the…
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Why Iran is Suddenly Embracing Kurdish Newroz Celebrations?
Newroz 2025 marks the first time in decades that Kurds across the region have been able to celebrate their traditional new year holiday on a massive scale and largely without…
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Kurdistan Region Marriage and Divorce: The Data Behind a Decade of Change
New data from the Kurdistan Region Judicial Council shows Sulaimani province leading in both marriages and divorces, with divorce rates continuing to climb region-wide over the past decade. The comprehensive…
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