Tensions have been building over government attempts to bring the Kurdish-led region in northeastern Syria under its authority. Kurdish leaders have so far resisted.
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Syria Chooses Its First Parliament Since End of Civil War
Syrians are voting indirectly, and President Ahmed al-Shara is appointing a third of the lawmakers. Still, some see this as a step forward after decades of dictatorship.
Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life
Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild.
Still Divided, a Syrian City Ruined in War Edges Back to Life
Battered by years of bombing and shelling, Deir al-Zour remains a frontline, even as its people struggle to rebuild.
As Syria Tries to Move Away From Dictatorship, Signs of Authoritarianism Linger
The ex-rebels now in control of Syria say they are ending rule by fear, overhauling the security and prison systems, and holding elections. But concerns over sectarianism and inclusivity remain.
Kurdish PKK Fighters Burn Weapons in Step Toward Peace With Turkey
The disarmament of the P.K.K., a group that has battled since the 1980s for Kurdish independence, could end a conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people.
Jailed Kurdish Leader Declares the End to PKK’s Armed Struggle In Turkey
In the first footage of him to be released publicly in 25 years, Abdullah Ocalan said the P.K.K. insurgency against Turkey would be replaced by politics.
What to Know About the P.K.K. and Its Fight Against Turkey
The Kurdish group waged a bloody insurgency against the Turkish state for four decades.
What to Know About the P.K.K. and Its Fight Against Turkey
The Kurdish group waged a bloody insurgency against the Turkish state for four decades.
Kurdish P.K.K. Says It Will End Conflict with Turkish State
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or P.K.K., said that it would lay down its arms and disband, a decision that could reverberate in neighboring countries.