Kurdish forces
Coverage of Kurdish forces in the Nexus archive.
- Jack Letts appeals for repatriations from Iraq in 'out of the blue' phone call to parents
Jack Letts, a British-born Canadian detained in Syria and transferred to Iraq, unexpectedly called his parents after nearly a decade. He urged Canadian and UK authorities to repatriate foreign nationals held in Iraq due to alleged Islamic State ties. His parents expressed shock and hope that the call reflects Iraqi pressure for repatriations.
- Turkey 'prevented Kurdish invasion' of Iran during Israeli-US war
Turkey prevented an Israeli and US-backed Kurdish incursion into Iran during a conflict earlier this year. Kurdish militias were preparing an attack with US support, but the operation was halted due to pressure from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- The US exit from Syria, explained
The US withdraws from Syria after a decade-long military presence, impacting Kurdish forces and regional dynamics. The exit raises concerns about instability and the future of Syria's conflict.