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Turkey deploys special forces against Kurdish rebels in Iraq: Ankara


Wednesday, 17 June, 2020 , 04:15 AFP — Turkey said on Wednesday it had deployed special forces in northern Iraq in an operation against Kurdish rebels, backed by air and artillery support.

Iraq summons Turkish ambassador to protest air strikes


Tuesday, 16 June, 2020 , 12:32 AFP — Baghdad on Tuesday handed a formal letter of protest to the Turkish ambassador after summoning him over air strikes perpetrated by Ankara against Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq.

Turkish police fire tear gas on pro-Kurdish rally


Monday, 15 June, 2020 , 14:36 AFP — Turkish police fired tear gas and plastic bullets on Monday at pro-Kurdish protesters who had gathered in support of opposition lawmakers who had been removed from parliament.

Turkish jets drop bombs on Kurdish rebel bases in northern Iraq


Sunday, 14 June, 2020 , 23:50 AFP — Turkish military late on Sunday launched air strikes on outlawed Kurdish rebels' bases in northern Iraq, the defence ministry announced.

Syria Kurdish-led force launches new anti-IS campaign


Friday, 5 June, 2020 , 10:52 AFP — US-backed Kurdish fighters in Syria announced Friday a fresh campaign to hunt down remnants of the Islamic State group near the Iraqi border following a recent uptick in attacks.

Iran Guards kill 2 'terrorists' in clash near Iraq border


Wednesday, 20 May, 2020 , 07:29 AFP — Iran's Revolutionary Guards killed two "counter-revolutionary terrorists" in a clash in the western province of Kurdistan, state television's website reported on Wednesday.

Turkey detains five more pro-Kurdish mayors


Friday, 15 May, 2020 , 09:51 AFP — Five more mayors from Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party were detained on suspicion of links with militants and replaced by government-appointed trustees, the interior ministry said on Friday.

Turkey accuses Kurdish militants of killing two civilians


Thursday, 14 May, 2020 , 19:04 AFP — Turkey on Thursday accused outlawed Kurdish militants of killing two civilians -- members of a solidarity group aiding people affected by the novel coronavirus.

Turkey blames Kurdish militants of killing two civilians


Thursday, 14 May, 2020 , 17:42 AFP — Turkey on Thursday blamed outlawed Kurdish militants of killing two civilians -- members of a solidarity group aiding people affected by the novel coronavirus.

3 Iran Guards killed in clash near Iraq border: report


Wednesday, 6 May, 2020 , 06:33 AFP — Three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards were killed in a clash with a "counter-revolutionary" group in the western province of Kurdistan on Tuesday, ISNA news agency reported.