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Iraq, Turkey Agree To Cooperate On Counterterrorism, Trade

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi committed to enhanced cooperation on terrorism, trade and energy between Turkey and Iraq. However, Turkey’s ongoing military operations in Iraqi Kurdistan may remain a source of contention between the two neighbors.

18 December 2020Iraq
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One Reported Dead In Fight Between Kurdish Groups In Iraq

A peshmerga soldier in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq reportedly died during a fight with the PKK on Sunday amid tensions between the two groups as well as with Turkey.

15 December 2020Iraq
Outgoing-Syria-Envoy-Reflects-On-Turkey-The-Kurds-And-What-Everyone-Got-Wrong

Outgoing Syria Envoy Reflects On Turkey, The Kurds And What Everyone Got...

In a long-ranging interview with Al-Monitor, Washington's Syria envoy James Jeffrey looks back on his efforts to incorporate fragments of Obama-era initiatives into a cohesive Middle East policy.

10 December 2020Syria
The-Iraq-Report-Diplomatic-spat-with-Turkey-intensifies-after-deadly-drone-strike

The Iraq Report: Diplomatic Spat With Turkey Intensifies After Deadly Drone Strike

While authorities in Iraq continue to criticise Turkish military operations, their protestations of sovereignty have fallen on deaf ears.

19 August 2020Iraq
Iraq-Army-Says-Turkish-Drone-Killed-Two-High-Ranking-Commanders

Iraq Army Says Turkish Drone Killed Two High-Ranking Commanders

The suspected Turkish drone strike killed two Iraq border guard battalion commanders and the driver of their vehicle, the army said in a statement.

12 August 2020Iraq
Can-Syria-Kurds-Reel-In-Turkey-With-Profits-From-American-Oil-Deal

Can Syria's Kurds Reel In Turkey With Profits From American Oil Deal?

The recent deal signed between the SDF and a US oil company is as much about political brinkmanship between Turks and Kurds as it is about oil.

05 August 2020Syria
Turkey-mum-as-Syrian-Kurds-take-historical-step-in-unity-talks

Turkey Mum As Syrian Kurds Take 'Historical Step' In Unity Talks

Syria's rival Kurdish groups have announced their initial agreement on a Kurdish unity plan following US-mediated talks that began in April.

18 June 2020Syria
Turkey-renews-strikes-on-PKK-in-Iraqi-Kurdistan-in-response-to-killing-of-diplomat

Turkey renews strikes on PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan in response to killing...

Three people were killed on Wednesday, including a diplomat from the Turkish Consulate in Erbil, when a gunman targeted a popular restaurant in the city.

19 July 2019Iraq
turkey-continues-bombing-iraqi-kurdistan-amid-iraqs-strong-objection

Turkey continues bombing Iraqi Kurdistan amid Iraq's strong objection

Despite Iraq's condemnation, Turkish fighter jets continue to bombard areas inside Iraqi Kurdistan claiming to target the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).

04 July 2019Iraq
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Yazidis have 'protectors' in Iraq, but question safety

Iraq's Yazidi ethno-religious minority is safe from the Islamic State (ISIS), but now faces infighting among protective forces seeking dominance in Sinjar.

19 May 2019Iraq
Death-from-above-Iraqi-border-villages-bear-the-brunt-of-Turkish-air-strikes

Death from above: Iraqi border villages bear the brunt of Turkish air...

Turkey's airstrikes, which mainly focus on the northern Iraqi countryside, have targeted positions held by the Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK), although civilian lives have also been lost.

16 January 2019Iraq
Iraq-to-deploy-troops-along-border-after-Turkey-attacks-on-PKK

Iraq to deploy troops along border after Turkey attacks on PKK

In an announcement made by Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, Iraq will deploy security forces along the mountainous border with Turkey after the latter conducted air strikes against the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Iraq.

18 September 2018Iraq
PKK announces withdrawal of 'guerrilla forces' from Iraq's Sinjar

PKK announces withdrawal of 'guerrilla forces' from Iraq's Sinjar

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced it will be withdrawing its forces from the northern Iraqi areas of Sinjar,...

24 March 2018Iraq
Why-Turkey-Wants-a-Secure-Zone-in-Afrin

Why Turkey Wants a ‘Secure Zone’ in Afrin

Turkey’s operation on Afrin aims to halt YPG expansion near Turkey’s border, facilitate refugee returns and empower the FSA.

25 January 2018
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SDF commander: We're 'ready to engage' with Damascus after defeat of IS

Syrian Democratic Forces commander says the group is willing to engage with the Syrian Government after the defeat of IS in Raqqa.

28 September 2017
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Turkey-backed FSA to clear Daesh from al-Bab, Raqqa and YPG from Manbij

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated yesterday Ankara’s determined stance on clearing terrorist groups from its southern borders, saying that Turkey’s...

31 October 2016
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