Thursday, 22 March, 2012 , 10:06 AFP —

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 , 16:09 AFP — Thousands of Syrian Kurds held demonstrations in northern Syria on Wednesday to mark the Kurdish New Year, as seen in videos posted online by anti-regime activists.

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 , 15:50 AFP — Five police officers were killed in clashes with Kurdish rebels in a mountainous area in southeastern Turkey, interior minister said Wednesday.

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 , 14:16 AFP — Four police officers were killed and five wounded in clashes with Kurdish rebels in a mountainous area in southeastern Turkey, local security sources said Wednesday.

Wednesday, 21 March, 2012 , 08:50 AFP — A police officer died Wednesday after being shot in clashes as police tried to disperse Kurds staging unauthorised New Year's celebrations, a security source said.

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 , 18:59 AFP — Kurd leader Massud Barzani hinted on Tuesday at a possible break with Iraq's unity government, complaining that premier Nuri al-Maliki was monopolising power and building an army loyal only to him.

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 , 18:01 AFP — Kurdish leader Massud Barzani sharply criticised Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in a speech on Tuesday, alleging he was monopolising power and building an army loyal only to him.

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 , 17:19 AFP — Twenty-four people were wounded Tuesday when Turkish police used water cannon and tear gas against Kurdish demonstrators gathered for the community's New Year, a security source said.

Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 , 15:23 AFP — Fifteen people were wounded Tuesday when Turkish police used water cannon and tear gas against Kurdish demonstrators gathered for the community's New Year, a security source said.

Monday, 19 March, 2012 , 16:29 AFP — Turkish prosecutors have demanded stiff penalties for two prominent intellectuals who face trial over suspected links to Kurdish rebels, state media reported Monday.