A half-century insurgency in the Middle East may be ending. Here’s why
The jailed leader of the PKK called on its members to lay down arms and dissolve the group. If his followers heed that call, ...
Analysis-Turkey peace call may boost Erdogan's domestic and Syria goals
Tayyip Erdogan's long-held goal of ending Turkey's conflict with Kurdish militants is a step closer after their jailed ...
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Syrian Kurds say Ocalan’s message 'has nothing to do with us'
Syrian Kurds call for end to Turkish attacks on their region, saying there will be no need for arms if they cease ...
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What's next after Ocalan urges the PKK to disband?
Jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan's call for his Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to disband and lay down its arms after ...
Kurdish militants in Iraq, Syria must lay down weapons, Erdogan's party says
All Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria, including U.S.-allied Syrian Kurdish forces, must lay down their weapons after the ...
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Turkey seeks dissolution of PKK-linked groups in Syria and Iraq, following leader’s peace plea
ANKARA, Turkey — A senior Turkish official on Friday called for the dissolution of the banned Kurdistan Workers Party’s ...
Jailed Kurdish Leader Calls on Followers to Lay Down Arms
In Turkey, the jailed Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Öcalan has called on his followers in the PKK, the Kurdistan Workers’ ...
Moon sighting to determine Ramadan in Malaysia
Ramadan is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar which begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. In Malaysia on Friday, the Islamic authorities conducted a moon sighting to determine the date ...
Police use water cannon on rail disaster anniversary protesters in Athens
Police in Athens used water cannon against protesters in Athens who hurled gasoline bombs and smashed-up paving stones during mass demonstrations on Friday to mark the second anniversary of a ...