Bianet

'Terrorism' trial begins for journalists over freelance work for pro-Kurdish media

In a period when peace discussions are back on the agenda in the country, I am being accused of ‘aiding’ and ‘being a member’ of an organization that dissolved itself and laid down arms. Isn't this a ...
Syria Direct

In northeastern Syria, artists fight to preserve a cultural renaissance

In northeastern Syria, a growing community of artists—dancers, musicians, filmmakers—fights to preserve the region’s diverse ...
IFEX

Turkey: Trial of “bianet” editor on “terrorism” charges begins

"In a period when peace discussions are back on the agenda in the country, I am being accused of 'aiding' and 'being a member' of an organisation that dissolved itself and laid down arms" - Tuğçe Yılm ...
Al-Monitor

Kurdish PKK militants say have left key area in north Iraq

In October, the PKK said it had begun withdrawing its fighters from Turkish soil as it pursues a peace intiative with Turkey — Shwan MOHAMMED The Kurdish militant PKK said Monday its forces had ...
Al-Monitor

Analysis-After 26 years in prison, PKK leader Ocalan has key role in Turkey peace process

(Reuters) -After 26 years in a Turkish prison, Abdullah Ocalan is carving out a key role for himself as Ankara tries to end his outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party's four-decade insurgency.In an event ...
Hosted on MSN

Kurdish PKK militants say have left key area in north Iraq

The Kurdish militant PKK said Monday its forces had withdrawn from a key border area in northern Iraq in a move aimed at shoring up the peace process with Turkey. The pull out comes six months after ...
bianet

PKK further withdraws forces from frontlines in Kurdistan region

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which declared its disbandment, announced that it has relocated its forces from the Zap area in northern Iraq’s Kurdistan region as part of the ongoing peace ...
Hosted on MSN

After the PKK: How the Kurdish Party Map Is Shifting?

The Kurdish political scene in the Middle East is no longer synonymous solely with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK); today, Kurdish presence in the region is distributed among diverse political ...
Reuters

After 26 years in prison, PKK leader Ocalan has key role in Turkey peace process

More than 40,000 people killed in PKK conflict PKK said in May it decided to disarm and disband Ocalan video call transcript shows his authority over PKK Turkish lawmakers visited Ocalan on behalf of ...
Barron's

Kurdish PKK Militants Say Have Left Key Area In North Iraq

The Kurdish militant PKK said Monday its forces had withdrawn from a key border area in northern Iraq in a move aimed at shoring up the peace process with Turkey.
Barron's

Kurdish PKK Militants Say Have Withdrawn From Key Area Of North Iraq: Statement

The Kurdish militant PKK said Monday its forces had withdrawn from a key border area in northern Iraq in a move aimed at shoring up the peace process with Turkey.