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Damascus accuses Kurd-led alliance of 'treason'


Saturday, 4 May, 2019 , 08:47 AFP The Syrian government has accused Kurdish leaders of "treason" for organising a conference with allied Arab tribes to plot out the political future of territory under their alliance's control.

Syria's Kurds reject regime-imposed 'reconciliation'


Friday, 3 May, 2019 , 14:56 AFP A Kurdish-led Syrian force said Friday it believes in dialogue with the government but warned a settlement on the future of territory it controls cannot arrive through a Damascus-prescribed "reconciliation" agreement.

Turkey police block rally backing Kurdish hunger strikes


Thursday, 2 May, 2019 , 13:36 AFP Turkish anti-riot police used their shields to push back dozens of female relatives of Kurdish hunger strikers during an attempted protest in the southeast of the country on Thursday.

Macron sparks Turkish anger by meeting Syrian Kurds


Friday, 19 April, 2019 , 19:44 AFP French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hosted representatives of the Kurdish-led force that defeated Islamic State (IS) extremists in Syria, drawing a sharp rebuke from Turkey's foreign ministry.

Macron meets Syrian Kurds, vows French support in fight against IS


Friday, 19 April, 2019 , 12:11 AFP President Emmanuel Macron on Friday hosted representatives of the Kurdish-led force that defeated Islamic State (IS) extremists in Syria, assuring them of France's support in the fight against remaining jihadists.

Turkey council confirms ban on pro-Kurdish elected officials


Thursday, 18 April, 2019 , 16:11 AFP Turkey's Supreme Electoral Council on Thursday upheld a ban on candidates from a pro-Kurdish party taking office after they won local elections, state news agency Anadolu reported.

Pro-Kurdish deputy injured in Turkey election protest


Wednesday, 17 April, 2019 , 16:32 AFP A pro-Kurdish deputy was injured on Wednesday during protests in southeastern Turkey over a ban on her party's candidates taking up their posts after winning in last month's election, an AFP correspondent said.

Syria Kurds return 25 Yazidis freed from IS to Iraq


Saturday, 13 April, 2019 , 13:00 AFP Syrian Kurds on Saturday repatriated 25 women and children from Iraq's Yazidi minority after freeing them during the final push against the Islamic State group, a local official said.

Syria Kurds return 25 Yazidis freed from IS to Iraq


Saturday, 13 April, 2019 , 11:47 AFP Syrian Kurds on Saturday repatriated 25 women and children from Iraq's Yazidi minority after freeing them during the final push against the Islamic State group, a local official said.

Pro-Kurdish party slams Turkey ban on elected mayors taking office


Thursday, 11 April, 2019 , 15:00 AFP Turkey's main pro-Kurdish party on Thursday said it would appeal to electoral authorities to annul elections in five districts and towns after some of its successful candidates were blocked from taking office after a March 31 local vote.