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Turkey fears PKK could obtain arms sent to fight Islamic State


Monday, 8 September, 2014 , 14:27 AFP Weapons sent by Western countries to forces fighting Islamic militants in Iraq may end up in the hands of Kurdish rebels in Turkey, Ankara warned on Monday.

Turkey fears PKK could obtain arms sent to Iraq


Monday, 8 September, 2014 , 11:13 AFP Weapons sent by Western countries to forces fighting Islamic militants in Iraq may end up in the hands of Kurdish rebels in Turkey, Turkish foreign minister warned on Monday.

Iraqi Kurdish fighters watch and wait for promised arms


Friday, 5 September, 2014 , 09:57 AFP Kurdish fighters on a hilltop in northern Iraq use binoculars to monitor the jihadist-held town of Zumar in the distance, waiting to receive promised international arms to bolster their forces.

Britain actively considering arming Kurds: Cameron


Thursday, 4 September, 2014 , 13:14 AFP Britain is considering providing arms directly to Kurdish forces fighting Islamic State in northern Iraq, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday after jihadists threatened to kill a British hostage.

Merkel says arms aid for Iraqi Kurds also defends Europe


Monday, 1 September, 2014 , 16:40 AFP German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday defended a watershed decision to send arms to Iraqi Kurds battling jihadist militants, saying Europe's own security was at stake.

Turkish PM promises peace with Kurds, active diplomacy


Monday, 1 September, 2014 , 14:58 AFP Turkey's new Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Monday vowed to seek a peace deal with Kurdish rebels with new vigour and pursue an assertive foreign policy where Ankara would set its own agenda.

Merkel says arms aid for Iraqi Kurds in Europe's interest


Monday, 1 September, 2014 , 13:53 AFP German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday defended a watershed decision to send arms to Iraqi Kurds battling jihadist militants, saying Europe's own security was at stake.

Germany to send anti-tank weapons, rifles to Iraqi Kurds


Sunday, 31 August, 2014 , 20:24 AFP Germany will send anti-tank rocket launchers, rifles and hand grenades to support Iraqi Kurds battling jihadist militants fighting for the Islamic State, the defence ministry announced Sunday.

Turkish army warns over 'red lines' in Kurdish peace talks


Sunday, 31 August, 2014 , 12:09 AFP Turkey's army chief has warned that the army will do whatever is necessary if its "red lines" are not respected in peace talks with Kurdish rebels.

Australia to join US in arming Kurds in Iraq


Sunday, 31 August, 2014 , 06:33 AFP Australia said Sunday it would help the United States in an international effort to transport weapons to Kurdish forces fighting Islamic State militants in Iraq.