Turkey is restoring the life-saving flow of water to Iraqi rivers. At the same time, it can freely carry out one deadly drone attack after another in Iraqi Kurdistan. A case of quid pro quo?
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The Heavy Legacy of Lausanne
The legacy of the Treaty of Lausanne weighs heavier than ever, a century after it was signed. The Kurds have never truly overcome the blow they received at that time.
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What did an ex-member of a pro-Iranian militia ignite by burning a Quran?
An Iraqi Christian who was once a member of a pro-Iranian militia against the terrorist group ISIS, burns a Quran in Sweden. Who is this man, and why did he trigger such violent protests?
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Exactly one hundred years ago, the Tanomah Massacre took place, say the Houthis. Indeed, this happened, says the expert
Houthis have been ruling North-Yemen for eight years, in a curious mix of monarchy and papacy, topped with a hint of Guevara. Today they commemorate the Tanomah massacre. Tanomah is an idyllic town high in the Saudi mountains, ewhere xactly a century ago a Saudi militia slaughtered thousands of Yemeni pilgrims. Often used in propaganda, nonetheless the truth.
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How a Kurdish dream went up in smoke
Iraqi Kurds have had to give up the dream that oil would help them achieve independence. Citizens blame their leaders, who do not stop quarreling and enriching themselves.
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