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3,799 Killed In Iraq During June; Kurds Claim Number Much Higher

Of those killed, 946 were civilians; 141 were security personnel; 2,698 were militants; and 14 were members of the Kurdistan Workers Party

August 01st, 2017

By Margaret Griffis | AntiWar.com

3,799 Killed In Iraq During June; Kurds Claim Number Much Higher

Antiwar.com has found that at least 3,799 were killed during July in Iraq. Another 366 were wounded. These figures are lower than the 4,928 killed and 1,630 wounded reported in June. With the liberation of Mosul complete, Iraqi forces have paused major operations

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The Kurdish Connection: Israel, ISIS And U.S. Efforts To Destabilize Iran

Syrian Kurds claim to be fighting against terror as they strive for autonomy, a goal that they have yet to achieve even after decades of effort. But their efforts are being co-opted by Western powers that are using them to achieve their own ends in the Middle East.

July 14th, 2017

By Sarah Abed Sarah Abed @sarahabed84

The Kurdish Connection: Israel, ISIS And U.S. Efforts To Destabilize Iran

SYRIA (Analysis)-- In Part I of independent analyst Sarah Abed’s three-part analysis for MintPress News, Abed began exposing the modern-day Kurdish/Israeli alliance that both parties have tried to keep hidden in order to avoid

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Sarah Abed is an independent journalist and political commentator, covering a broad range of issues relating to the Syrian war, Kurdish issues in Iraq and Syria, as well as U.S policy in the Middle East. She appears frequently in international media and speaks at universities. See more of her work at her personal blog: The Rabbit Hole.

The Sordid History Of State Sponsored Terrorism Against Iran

For decades, Western empires have waged a silent war against Iran, using tactics ranging from supporting known terrorist groups to deposing the country’s leaders and leveraging regional rivalries. The war continues today, even as the U.S. condemns Iran for sponsoring terrorism itself.

June 13th, 2017

By Eric Draitser Eric Draitser @stopimperialism

The Sordid History Of State Sponsored Terrorism Against Iran

NEW YORK (Opinion)-- With blood still fresh on the streets of Tehran after last week’s deadly terror attack, the U.S. was quick to condemn the attacks. But in a sadly predictable move, President Donald Trump’s White House also blamed the

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Turkish Air Force Pounds US-Backed Rebel Positions In Iraq & Syria, Killing Dozens

US officials have expressed “deep concern” tonight following early attacks by the Turkish military against American allies in both Iraq and Syria.

April 26th, 2017

By Jason Ditz

Turkish Air Force Pounds US-Backed Rebel Positions In Iraq & Syria, Killing Dozens

Turkish warplanes carried out a series of coordinated attacks against US-allied Kurdish forces in both northern Iraq and northeastern Syria today, killing more than 70 people, including at least 18 troops loyal to the Kurdish YPG, and pounding the area around

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US-Backed Kurdish Forces Accused Of War Crimes

Peshmerga forces in northern Iraq, trained and equipped by the United States, are allegedly razing Arab towns liberated from the Islamic State group.

January 20th, 2016

By teleSUR

US-Backed Kurdish Forces Accused Of War Crimes

A human rights group is accusing the armed forces of the Kurdistan Regional Government of carrying out a deliberate campaign to prevent the return of Arabs to towns in Iraq once occupied by the Islamic State group, a practice it says may amount to war crimes. Armed and equipped by the United States and other major powers – and backed by U.S.

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Rights Group: Civilian Deaths Rise In Turkey’s Kurdish Areas

A report released Tuesday documented 15 civilian deaths during 24-hour curfews in September and November, noting that these were just a “sample” and called for a full investigation.

December 22nd, 2015

By Associated Press

Rights Group: Civilian Deaths Rise In Turkey’s Kurdish Areas

ISTANBUL — Human Rights Watch is urging Turkey to scale back security operations in Kurdish areas in the southeast, warning of rapidly rising casualties among civilians. In a report released Tuesday, the group documented 15 civilian deaths during 24-hour curfews in September and November, noting that these were just a "sample"

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Amidst Universal Opposition To KRG Referendum, Israel Stands By Kurds

By aligning with the Kurds, Israel gains eyes and ears in Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

3,799 Killed In Iraq During June; Kurds Claim Number Much Higher