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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 49m

KRG President Barzani says Syria cannot be governed centrally npasyria.com/en/130749/

Barzani says Syria cannot be governed centrally - North press agency

ERBIL, Iraq (North Press) – Nechirvan Barzani, President of the Kurdistan Region, stated on Wednesday that Syria cannot be governed in a centralized manner

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 3h

Turkey urges Kurdish forces to abandon 'separatist agenda' after Syria deal www.reuters.com/world/middle...

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 15h

President of Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani: “Syria Cannot Be Governed Centrally” www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/868...

President Nechirvan Barzani: “Syria Cannot Be Governed Centrally”

President Nechirvan stated Syria "cannot be governed centrally" and urged Kurds to actively engage with Damascus, while opposing full SDF integration into the Syrian army. He emphasized Syria's divers...

www.kurdistan24.net

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 20h

Turkey submits its objection to the ECHR ruling on Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtaş bianet.org/haber/turkey...

Turkey submits its objection to the ECHR ruling on Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtaş

Turkey has requested that the ruling on Selahattin Demirtaş be reconsidered by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) Grand Chamber.

bianet.org

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 21h

The Women Who Helped Defeat ISIS Are Fighting for Their Place in the New Syria www.wsj.com/world/middle...

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 22h

Preventing Another Sectarian Authoritarian System in Syria

Preventing Another Sectarian Authoritarian System in Syria - New Lines Institute

Read the Report Here

newlinesinstitute.org

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 1d

PUK leader calls for KRG partnership, ‘some level’ of autonomy for Kurds in Syria www.rudaw.net/english/kurd...

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 1d

Druze Factions in Al-Suwayda’ After the National Guard Merger: Interview with a Constituent Group www.meforum.org/mef-online/d...

Druze Factions in Al-Suwayda’ After the National Guard Merger: Interview with a Constituent Group

Since Late August, Virtually All Druze Armed Factions in the Southern Syrian Province of Al-Suwayda’ Have Merged Into the ‘National Guard’ Initiative Endorsed by Hikmat Al-Hijri

www.meforum.org

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 1d

PUK leader calls for KRG partnership, ‘some level’ of autonomy for Kurds in Syria www.rudaw.net/english/kurd...

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 1d

Cautious calm in Aleppo after clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters apnews.com/article/syri...

Cautious calm in Aleppo after clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters

A cautious calm has settled in Syria's Aleppo after overnight clashes between Syrian security forces and Kurdish fighters.

apnews.com

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 1d

Syrian legislative ballot illegitimate, Rojava not bound by new parliament’s decisions: Official www.rudaw.net/english/midd...

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 1d

Hopes rise for Kurdish politician Demirtaş’s release as Turkey faces ECtHR deadline

Hopes rise for Kurdish politician Demirtaş’s release as Turkey faces ECtHR deadline - Turkish Minute

Hopes are rising that jailed Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtaş could be freed this week as Turkey approaches a European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) deadline to challenge a ruling that his…

www.turkishminute.com

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 2d

Ignoring Newroz is a Continuation of the Baathist Policy in Syria, Says Syrian Kurdistan Front

Ignoring Newroz is a Continuation of Ba'athist Policy in Syria, Says Syrian Kurdistan Front

The Syrian Kurdistan Front condemns the new Syrian government's exclusion of Newroz as a holiday, calling it a continuation of Ba'athist chauvinism.

www.kurdistan24.net

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 2d

Syrian army and SDF reach ceasefire deal in Aleppo city following clashes www.reuters.com/world/middle...

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 2d

Ignoring Newroz is a Continuation of Ba'athist Policy in Syria, Says Syrian Kurdistan Front www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/867...

Ignoring Newroz is a Continuation of Ba'athist Policy in Syria, Says Syrian Kurdistan Front

The Syrian Kurdistan Front condemns the new Syrian government's exclusion of Newroz as a holiday, calling it a continuation of Ba'athist chauvinism.

www.kurdistan24.net

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 2d

Syria‘s Jihadi President Holds Invite-Only Legislative Election for 6,000 People www.breitbart.com/middle-east/...

Syria's Jihadi President Holds Invite-Only Legislative Election for 6,000 People

Syria under former al-Qaeda jihadist President Ahmed al-Sharaa celebrated itself for holding its first-ever election.

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 3d

Iran issues death sentences for 3 Kurdish and Baloch prisoners of conscience, including a woman, on charges of “Moharebeh

Death sentences issued for three Kurdish and Baloch prisoners of conscience, including a woman, on charges of “Moharebeh”

Hengaw – Sunday, October 5, 2025

hengaw.net

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 3d

Damascus shuts ‘vital arteries’ linking Rojava to Syrian interior: Sources www.rudaw.net/english/midd...

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 3d

SDF arrests over 70 in northern Syria counter-ISIS operation

"The operation resulted in the arrest of 71 individuals, including individuals affiliated with ISIS and members involved in organized crime networks engaged in robbery, theft, and drug trafficking,…

thenewregion.com

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 3d

SDF Reports Repelling Multiple Assaults by Interim Syrian Government Forces

SDF Reports Repelling Multiple Assaults by Syrian Government Forces

SDF repelled three pro-government assaults in Deir Hafir, eastern Aleppo, amid escalating clashes. The force also condemned Syrian government shelling of Tishreen Dam and road blockades isolating…

www.kurdistan24.net

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 3d

Iran issues death sentences for 3 Kurdish and Baloch prisoners of conscience, including a woman, on charges of “Moharebeh hengaw.net/en/news/2025...

Death sentences issued for three Kurdish and Baloch prisoners of conscience, including a woman, on charges of “Moharebeh”

hengaw.net

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 3d

Sharaa excludes Newroz from Syria's national holiday celebrations www.rudaw.net/english/midd...

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 3d

Iran executed Kurdish political prisoner Saman Mohammadi Khiyareh in secret after 16 years in prison

Kurdish political prisoner Saman Mohammadi Khiyareh executed in secret after 16 years in prison

Hengaw – Saturday, October 4, 2025

hengaw.net

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 4d

Kurdish Red Crescent sends aid to Syria’s Druze www.rudaw.net/english/midd...

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Mutlu Civiroglu @mutludc.bsky.social · 4d

People of Kurdistan Are Inspiring People in America,' Says U.S. Congressman www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/867...

'The People of Kurdistan Are What's Inspiring People in America,' Says U.S. Congressman

U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson reaffirms his deep appreciation for the people of Kurdistan, calling them an inspiration and vital to a stable, prosperous Iraq.

www.kurdistan24.net

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