"The time of militancy is long gone. We also hope that this brings the Kurds in all Kurdish geography together through dialogue, democratic processes, elections, and local administrations." ...

Jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan's call to disarm sparked relief but also fears for the future among Kurds in Syria and Iraq, who long for peace after fighting hard for autonomy.

Members of the Syrian security forces stand guard on a street in the coastal city of Jableh, Latakia province, northwestern Syria, March 9, 2025. (Str/Xinhua) ...