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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.

Syria Kurds announce deal for return of 31,000 displaced Iraqis


Thursday, 11 April, 2019 , 14:48 AFP — Syrian Kurds on Thursday announced a deal with Baghdad for 31,000 displaced Iraqis, mostly women and children, to return from camps in northeastern Syria to Iraq.

Syria Kurds say deal made for 31,000 displaced Iraqis to go home


Thursday, 11 April, 2019 , 12:14 AFP — Syria's Kurds on Thursday announced a deal with Baghdad for 31,000 displaced Iraqis, mostly women and children, in camps in northeastern Syria to return home to Iraq.

Syria Kurds say deal made for 31,000 displaced Iraqis to go home


Thursday, 11 April, 2019 , 11:19 AFP — Syria's Kurds on Thursday announced a deal with Baghdad for 31,000 displaced Iraqis in camps mostly housing women and children in northeast Syria to return home to Iraq.