Could Kurdish voices become part of the political mainstream in Turkey; and could the PKK have its status as “terrorist” removed? In years past August 15 has been a day of unrest in Turkey. Many ...
(CNN) — Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan has asked his followers in the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to lay down arms and dissolve the group, potentially ending a decades-long conflict with ...
U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led forces say they have come under fresh attack in several places by a Turkish-backed militia, even as Washington seeks a lasting cease-fire. By Lara Jakes and Eric Schmitt Lara ...
Since 2012, pupils can ask for two hours of Kurdish lessons Some parents say requests not met, schools can't find teachers Teachers' union says families fear stigmatisation if they ask Turkey may ...