The Kurds helped the United States contain the Islamic State. Now they fear a resurgent Turkey that has long considered them an adversary. Here’s a guide.
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A Climate Warning from the Cradle of Civilization
How extreme temperatures and dwindling water are pushing the Fertile Crescent toward the brink.
Water Problems in Syria Give Rise to Deadly Cholera Outbreak
The highly contagious disease has spread quickly in the country’s north, where millions of people displaced by a decade-long war are living, and many rely on untreated water from rivers containing raw sewage.
Water Problems in Syria Give Rise to Deadly Cholera Outbreak
The highly contagious disease has spread quickly in the country’s north, where millions of people displaced by a decade-long war are living, and many rely on untreated water from rivers containing raw sewage.
Water Problems in Syria Give Rise to Deadly Cholera Outbreak
The highly contagious disease has spread quickly in the country’s north, where millions of people displaced by a decade-long war are living, and many rely on untreated water from rivers containing raw sewage.
The U.S. Bombed a Dam in Syria That Was on a ‘No-Strike’ List
A military report warned that striking the giant structure could cause tens of thousands of deaths.
Drought and Abundance in the Mesopotamian Marshes
Once vengefully drained by Saddam Hussein, the wetlands in southeastern Iraq have since been partially restored. Now the region and its isolated settlements face a new set of challenges.