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UN: Iran using drones to enforce hijab law
A Friday report by the United Nations says Iran is using advanced technology, including drones, facial recognition and a citizen-reporting…
VOA Kurdish: Senior ISIS leader killed in Iraqi intelligence operation
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Sudani announced that Abu Khadija was killed in an operation by Iraqi intelligence with support…
VOA Kurdish: Release of manâs confession sparks legal concerns
The case of a man whose confession was made public by Irbil security forces last month has raised questions about…
VOA Kurdish: Syriaâs interim constitution raises fears of sectarian division
Despite widespread protests, Syrias newly signed interim constitution is raising deeper concerns about the countrys future. Experts warn that its…
VOA Kurdish: Kurds in Iran celebrate Nowruz despite threats from Iranian Guards
Despite numerous threats from the security institutions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in recent days, Nowroz celebrations are taking…
VOA Kurdish: Debate grows over proposal to shorten fasting hours during Ramadan
The Saudi crown prince plans to discuss reducing the hours of fasting for Muslims during Ramadan. However, the Kurdistan Regional…
VOA Kurdish: Syria’s interim constitution raises concerns among Kurds, observers
Syrias interim president, Ahmed al-Sharia, has signed a five-year constitution, raising concerns among Kurdish parties. Critics say it fails to…
Iraq says key Islamic State leader is dead
WASHINGTON â One of the Islamic State terror groups most senior leaders is dead, killed in what U.S. and Iraqi officials…
Analysts see flaws in Syria’s temporary constitution
WASHINGTON â Syrias newly adopted constitution is facing criticism from legal experts and political groups arguing that its loopholes could deepen…
VOA Kurdish: Barzani urges Syrian Kurdish unity in talks with SDF commander
Former Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani spoke to Mazlum Abdi, commander-in-chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces, to discuss the recent…
