What does Öcalan's call for the PKK to lay down arms mean for Turkey and Syria?
In a historic move, the leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party has called for the group to disarm, paving the way for a new ...
Exclusive-Israel Lobbies US to Keep Russian Bases in a 'Weak' Syria, Sources Say
The lobbying points to a concerted Israeli campaign to influence U.S. policy at a critical juncture for Syria, as the ...
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Turkey seeks dissolution of PKK-linked groups in Syria and Iraq, following leader’s peace plea
ANKARA, Turkey — A senior Turkish official on Friday called for the dissolution of the banned Kurdistan Workers Party’s ...
Jailed Kurdish Leader Calls on Followers to Lay Down Arms
In Turkey, the jailed Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Öcalan has called on his followers in the PKK, the Kurdistan Workers’ ...
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Syrian Kurds say Ocalan’s message 'has nothing to do with us'
Syrian Kurds call for end to Turkish attacks on their region, saying there will be no need for arms if they cease ...