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![📹 Visitors from across Northern Kurdistan traveled to Akre to take part in this year’s Newroz celebrations. One visitor shared her experience: "I am from Bakur [Northern Kurdistan], and I came to Akre for the Newroz fire. I really like the traditional clothes… I enjoy wearing them. I’m here for a three-day tour, and everything is very nice. I enjoyed my time a lot, and I definitely plan to return."](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2035298063791652880/amplify_video_thumb/2035297976932044800/img/YXvSE92hVbuHATNq.jpg)
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Breaking: Kurds in Kirkuk Protest Giving Governorship to Turkmen Front Massive protests hit Kirkuk following a controversial political deal: PUK relinquishes the Kirkuk governorship to Turkmen factions. To Secure the Iraqi Presidency in Baghdad for a PUK candidate. Protesters and critics view this as a strategic betrayal, sacrificing Kurdish influence in Kirkuk for a seat in the capital.
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US Senator John Kennedy Endorses Kurdish Statehood: "They Should Have a Country of Their Own" In a powerful and deeply personal endorsement, United States Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) has called for the realization of a Kurdish state during an exclusive interview with Kurdistan24's Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief, Rahim Rashidi. Read More:
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Coalition Air Defenses Intercept Multiple Drones Over Erbil and Soran. Read More:
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📹: Kurdish residents in Afrin face attacks by Syrian Arab assailants as they try to celebrate Newroz, with reports of beatings, humiliation, and the Kurdistan flag being insulted and burned—actions that contradict the Syrian government’s formal messaging
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📹: The entire tribe is dancing after killing their own 15-year-old girl. The girl’s only “crime” was refusing to marry her cousin. Her family killed her in what is described as an “honor killing.” The tribe celebrated what they called the restoration of their honor. This tragedy took place in Baghdad’s Nahrawan, Iraq. Read More:
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In Erbil, an imported black 'Emperor' scorpion sits in a glass enclosure, valued at seven hundred dollars and, allegedly, carrying venom worth ten million dollars a liter. 'If this stings someone, how many hours do they have?' the reporter asks. 'One hour,' the owner replies. Then, after a pause: 'One hour, tops.' The scorpion, he says, is American. 'It's not for sale.' Read More:
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Tensions Rise in Northwest Syria as Residents Face Restrictions Over Kurdistan Flag AFRIN — Reports from Kurdish Afrin area indicate clashes between local residents and security forces. According to sources, a number of Kurdish civilians were reportedly being prevented from raising the Kurdish flag during national celebrations
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U.S. Security Expert Warns of Genocide Risk Facing Kurds in Syria U.S. expert Kenneth Shockley warned of a potential Kurdish genocide in Syria, while BCF and UN aid convoys reached besieged Kobani following the deaths of six children from cold and medical shortages. 🔗:
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U.S. Senators Urge Continued Support for Kurdish Partners Amid Fragile Syria Ceasefire U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Rick Scott urged continued support for Kurdish leaders and the SDF, with Coons calling President Masoud Barzani a “trusted and loyal partner.” They warned against U.S. withdrawal as northern Syria remains volatile and stressed protecting allies. 🔗:
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The aftermath of an airstrike on a Popular Mobilization Forces base in Mosul.
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📹A heartbreaking scene shows the father of Ahmad Hemn weeping over his son’s grave and offering prayers. The moment was captured on video by Kurdistan24's Hemn Delo, reflecting the profound personal toll of the conflict in Western Kurdistan. Read More:
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📹Footage shows female fighters in Qamishlo, Western Kurdistan (Rojava), carrying their weapons and braiding their hair as they move through the city. The footage, filmed by Haval Dilan for Kurdistan24, capture daily scenes from the area amid ongoing security developments in Rojava. 🔗:
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Meghan Bodette Meghan Bodette, Director of Research at the Kurdish Peace Institute, said she is in Qamishlo assessing conditions among the Kurdish community amid a fragile ceasefire and concerns over renewed attacks on Kobani. In an update shared on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, she provided her observation regarding the situation the city of Qamishlo.
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📹 A resident of California currently living in Erbil, and with braided hair, arrived with supplies to support humanitarian efforts in Western Kurdistan (Rojava). The delivery reflects ongoing civilian-led assistance by local residents and international communities residing in the Kurdistan Region, amid persistent humanitarian needs in Rojava. 🔗:
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!["We have been standing shoulder to shoulder with [our allies]," Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of War, tells Kurdistan24](https://image.24vids.com/tw-2028475648130285708/amplify_video_thumb/2028475349433262080/img/-fbkOk8AaYDsYpiI.jpg)