Kurds

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Kurds or Kurdish people are an Iranic ethnic group native to the mountainous region of Kurdistan in West Asia, which spans southeastern Turkey, northwestern Iran, northern Iraq, and northern Syria. There are exclaves of Kurds in Central Anatolia, Khorasan, and the Caucasus, as well as significant Kurdish diaspora communities in the cities of western Turkey and Western Europe. The Kurdish population is estimated to be between 30 and 45 million.

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Kurdish situation in Syria will have a 'huge impact on Erdogan's domestic agenda' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 13:21Published 3 weeks ago

Bloodbath In Syria Between U.S Vs Turkey Backed Forces \| Deadly On Street Clashes Kill 40 Fierce clashes continue in northern Syria between U.S.-backed Kurdish forces (SDF) and Turkish-backed groups, resulting in around 40 deaths. Despite U.S. efforts to ease tensions, Turkey views the YPG.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:07Published on January 10, 2025

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People smuggling gang boss arrested at airport after going on the run The boss of a Kurdish smuggling ring has been arrested at Manchester Airport after going on the run ahead of his sentencing. Sky News - Published on January 21, 2023

'I had to flee Iran - if I stayed I would have been killed' Pershang Peighami arrived in England in an inflatable boat after a perilous journey from the Kurdish region of Iran. Sky News - Published on January 12, 2023
Monster makes fun of creator: Taliban leader shames Pakistan, shares 1971 surrender picture Warning Pakistan against attacking the Taliban, Taliban member Ahmad Yasir tweeted, "Interior Minister of Pakistan! Excellent Sir! Afghanistan, Syria and Pakistan are not Turkey to target the Kurds in.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2023
Paris shooting suspect tells investigators of 'hatred of foreigners' The man suspected of shooting dead three Kurds in Paris this week has told investigators of his "hatred of foreigners", prosecutors say. Sky News - Published on December 25, 2022

Protesters clash with police in Paris after three killed in shooting Protesters have clashed with police in Paris during demonstrations after three people were shot dead at a Kurdish cultural centre. Sky News - Published on December 24, 2022
Iranian government says widespread protests are a 'political plot' by Kurdish separatists Facing a serious challenge from ongoing widespread unrest, Iran's government is blaming Kurdish separatists for inciting the unrest, an Iranian academic has said. Sky News - Published on December 5, 2022
Turkey retaliates with deadly airstrikes in Syria and Iraq after Istanbul bombing Turkey has struck Kurdish militant bases in retaliation for a bomb attack in Istanbul last week. Sky News - Published on November 20, 2022
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'I don't force anyone to get on boats': Smuggler says dangerous sea crossings will continue The mountains of Kurdish controlled northern Iraq hide some of Europe's most wanted men - the smuggling gangs that help thousands of people on the dangerous and illegal journeys into Britain, France,.. Sky News - Published on July 24, 2022