Books

Can the Kurdish Women’s Movement Transform the Middle East?

Matthew Broomfield / The Markaz Review Aug 9, 2023 Matthew Broomfield has reported from Kurdish-led North and East Syria. He reviews Dilar Dirik’s study on the Kurdish Women’s Movement. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

As Impeachment Looms, GOP Revolts Against Trump on Syria

STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Oct 7, 2019 Sen. Lindsey Graham calls it "a disaster"; other Republicans express deep concerns, and Syria's Kurds accuse the U.S. of turning its back on allies. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Turkish-Backed Forces Seize Syrian-Kurdish City of Afrin

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Mar 19, 2018 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan achieves an important objective by taking control of a key area from Kurdish fighters. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Striking Into Syria, Turkey Aims at U.S.-Created ‘Terror Army’

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Jan 21, 2018 “We will crush anyone who opposes our national struggle,” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan says in a warning to Kurdish activists. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Turkey Begins Military Operation Against U.S.-Allied Kurds in Syria

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jan 20, 2018 The move comes after the U.S. announces it will arm and train a Kurdish force to police Syria’s borders to ensure Islamic State does not re-emerge. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Turkish Parliament Members Brawl Over Potential Constitutional Amendment

Staff / Truthdig May 4, 2016 The proposed amendment, which would strip lawmakers of their immunity from prosecution, incited violence between members of opposing parties. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Turkey’s War Against Journalism

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Mar 17, 2016 President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to expand the definition of "terror crime" to include media reports deemed to support or praise acts of violence. "Democracy, freedom and the rule of law" no longer have any value, he declares. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Another Bush Legacy in Iraq: Barzani Asks PKK to Leave (Video)

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 4, 2015 On Sunday morning, Kurdish separatist guerrillas launched a suicide-bombing strike on Turkish forces in Angri province using a tractor laden with explosives. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Turkey Ends Two-Year Cease-Fire With Attacks on Kurdish Militant Camps in Northern Iraq

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jul 26, 2015 Turkey's air force is attacking Islamic State targets in Syria and Kurdistan Worker’s Party militants in northern Iraq, according to Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Syria: The Kurdish Wild Card

Reese Erlich / Truthdig Aug 29, 2012 Armed Kurds could be a powerful force in the Syrian uprising, but their participation is anything but simple. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

SCOTUS Upholds Anti-Terror Law

Staff / Truthdig Jun 21, 2010 On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court once again voted in favor of a federal law that prohibits any kind of material aid to terrorist organizations outside the country -- including humanitarian help and support for more peaceable solutions. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Turkey Bombs Northern Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Oct 13, 2008 The Turkish military launched an airstrike aimed at Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq on Sunday. It was the latest in a series of cross-border attacks authorized by the Turkish parliament in response to what it has criticized as the Iraqi government's lack of attention to the Kurdish fighters. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )