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Iran Launches Missile Attack on Peshmerga Positions in Soran, Killing Six and Wounding 30
2026 , March 24
In a new escalation targeting the Kurdistan Region, the Islamic Republic of Iran launched six ballistic missiles early Tuesday morning at positions belonging to the Kurdistan Peshmerga Forces in the Soran border...
Terror Attack Targets Deputy Leader of Komala Party in Kurdistan Region
2026 , February 18
Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region – A drone strike on the road between Sulaymaniyah and Dukan has targeted a convoy reportedly linked to Omar Ilkhanizadeh, Deputy Leader of the Komala Party of Iran. According to local sources, the attack was carried out using an unmanned aerial...
Kurdish Lawmaker Urges U.S. Senate to Back “Save the Kurds Act”
2026 , January 29
Hasiba Saeed Gardi, a member of the fifth term of the Kurdistan Parliament, has called on members of the United States Senate to take urgent action in support of the Kurdish people by co-sponsoring the proposed “Save the Kurds Act.” In a letter dated January 28, 2026, Gardi recounted...
Ethnic Cleansing Risk in Kurdish Neighborhoods of Aleppo
2026 , January 10
Dr. Kamran Matin, Professor of International Relations, has warned of a serious risk of ethnic cleansing in the Kurdish neighborhoods of Aleppo if these areas are handed over to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). In a post published on his personal Facebook page, Dr....
Kurdish Delegation in Helsinki Calls for Urgent European Action to Halt Attacks on Kurdish Areas of Aleppo
2026 , January 09
On Friday, 9 January 2026, a joint delegation representing the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria and the Federation of Kurds in Finland visited the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, where they met with Mr. Janne Oksanen, Head of the Syria Desk. During the...
Kurdish National Centre Hails Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland as a “Blueprint” for Statehood
2025 , December 28
 The National Centre of East Kurdistan (NNRK) has issued a landmark declaration following Israel’s historic decision to recognize Somaliland, describing the move as a “watershed moment” that effectively ends the era...
Kurdish Conservationist Hana Raza Wins 2025 National Geographic Wayfinder Award
2025 , June 06
Kurdish wildlife conservationist Hana Raza has been named one of the 15 recipients of the prestigious 2025 National Geographic Wayfinder Award, presented in partnership with Kia. The award recognizes a new generation of...
Kurds Seek International Force to Secure Syrian Border Amidst Ongoing Turkish Aggression
2025 , January 09
In a recent statement, military officials from the autonomous administration in northeastern Syria, commonly referred to as Rojava, have called on...
Integration of rebel armed groups in the new Syrian army
2024 , December 24
Integration of Rebel Groups into the New Syrian Army The new Syrian government announced today that it has reached an agreement with rebel groups for their dissolution and integration into the new army of the country. This news is particularly significant given the current challenges Syria...
East Kurdistan National Center Appeals for International Support for West Kurdistan
2024 , December 12
East Kurdistan National Center Appeals for International Support for West Kurdistan The East Kurdistan National Center (NNR) has formally addressed a letter to the President of the United States, the European Commission, the British Foreign Ministry, and the Israeli Foreign Ministry, advocating for...