Kurdistan

He receives the Katapultpriset for his debut novel

Kurdish Forces in Syria: The PKK Message Does Not Concern Us

The PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan's call for the movement to lay down its arms does not concern the Kurdish-led forces in Syria, announces its leader Mazloum Abdi. He, and the leadership in Iraqi Kurdistan, welcome the message, however.

Iraq: Agreement with USA on Military Withdrawal

Rawa Majid's Mother Arrested

Used social media – had her ears cut off

Men who have murdered, raped and assaulted women are going free in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to Amnesty. Survivors are said to receive neither protection nor justice. Instead, they are questioned and belittled - and the men are backed up.