A half-century insurgency in the Middle East may be ending. Here’s why
The jailed leader of the PKK called on its members to lay down arms and dissolve the group. If his followers heed that call, ...
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Syrian Democratic Forces remain in control of large areas in east of country
Mr Ford, who was US envoy to Damascus from 2011 to 2014 – the last to be based in Syria – recently travelled to the country, where he saw the challenges that Syria faces after the fall of Bashar Al ...
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Former US envoy warns Syrian government that friction with Kurdish-led SDF 'won't end well'
Mr Ford, who was US envoy to Damascus from 2011 to 2014 – the last to be based in Syria – recently travelled to the country, ...
Possible Kurdish-Turkish peace could be bad news for Islamic State
US officials hope Kurdistan Workers' Party leader's call to end armed struggle against Ankara will allow for renewed focus on ...
Exclusive: More than 1,000 Syrians died in airport prison under Assad, report says
More than 1,000 Syrians died in detention at a military airport on the outskirts of Damascus, killed by execution, torture or ...