Rudaw

Rudaw Media Network, or simply Rudaw (Kurdish: تۆڕی میدیاییی ڕووداو), is a media organization based in Kurdistan, supported by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP). It produces content in multiple languages, including Kurdish (Sorani and Kurmanji), English, Arabic, and Turkish. The network also publishes a weekly newspaper in Sorani with a distribution of 3,000 copies, a Kurmanci edition available in Europe, an online presence in both Kurdish and English, and operates a satellite television channel. In Syrian Kurdistan, Rudaw Media Network faces a ban due to its politically aligned news coverage. The US Department of State has recognized it as an outlet affiliated with the KDP.

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American lawmakers support Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda

WASHINGTON, DC - Several members of the Congress, including the former speaker of the House, told Rudaw on Thursday that they welcome President Donald Trump’s decision to lift all sanctions on Syria.
US hails PKK’s decision to disband as a ‘victory for civilization’

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda

WASHINGTON DC - The United States on Tuesday welcomed the Kurdistan Workers’ Party's (PKK) announcement of its intent to disband, hailing the move "a victory for civilization" and expressing hope that it will contribute to greater regional stability.
Kurdish, Iraqi investors explore opportunities at US summit

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda

WASHINGTON, DC - Fifty Kurdish and Iraqi investors are participating in an investment summit in the United States to encourage business cooperation and support economic development in the Kurdistan Region. The SelectUSA Investment Summit, a government-led event, connects international investors with American companies and development organizations to support the creation of jobs and business expansion.
Ceasefire with Houthis separate from US-Iran talks: State Department

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda

WASHINGTON, DC - US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told Rudaw on Tuesday that while the United States has agreed to “honor” the Houthis’ declared intent to halt attacks on Red Sea shipping, the ceasefire with the Iran-aligned group should not be conflated with ongoing diplomatic engagement between Washington and Tehran regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
Rojava initiative aims to create a ‘unique’ generation

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Karwan Faidhi Dri

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A recently launched project in the Kurdish-held northeast Syria (Rojava) aims to educate a group of children and prepare them to become leaders of their generation. Jinwar, which means women’s land in Kurdish, was introduced in 2016 and inaugurated two years later. It is a village for women and children.
Kurdish parties must ‘work quickly’ to form government: US official

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda

WASHINGTON, DC - Kurdistan Region’s political parties must “work quickly” to form a government as it is in the best interest of the people and Iraq as a whole, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iraq and Iran Victoria Taylor told Rudaw in an interview on Wednesday. Taylor said government formation was one of the key topics of discussion when she met with the political leadership during her recent visit to the Kurdistan Region.
President Trump can get deal with Iran done: US Deputy State Department Spox

1 month ago | rudaw.net | Diyar Kurda

WASHINGTON - In an exclusive interview with Rudaw, US Deputy State Department Spokesperson Mignon Houston emphasized that President Donald Trump’s administration remains "laser-focused" on the Middle East - particularly on the conduct of Syria’s interim authorities and the ongoing efforts to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, stating confidently, “President Trump can get this done!” Responding to a question about whether the US continues to prioritize developments in the Middle East, Houston...
Displaced Kurds, Yazidis fear return to Afrin: Activist

2 months ago | rudaw.net | Nwenar Fatih

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Kurds and Yazidis displaced from the Kurdish city of Afrin in northwest Syria are afraid to return as militia members accused of atrocities control the area, a prominent American religious freedom advocate told Rudaw. “There’s no way they [Kurds and Yazidis] could stay if they were under these Islamists. They had to flee from the Syrian National Army [SNA] when they invaded Afrin. So all those IDPs are looking and saying, ‘wait, we’ve done this before.
Damascus could learn from Rojava to build social cohesion: American activist

2 months ago | rudaw.net | Karwan Faidhi Dri

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Nadine Maenza, a prominent American advocate for religious freedom, expressed her surprise at the unity among the various religious and ethnic groups in the Kurdish-held region of northeast Syria (Rojava). She further noted that the interim government in Damascus could benefit from Rojava's experience in fostering social cohesion across the rest of the country.
Erbil hosts four-day art gallery by Iranian Kurdish artist

2 months ago | rudaw.net | Bilind T. Abdullah

An artist from western Iran (Rojhelat) opened a four-day visual arts gallery in Erbil on Sunday under the title “Color, Women, Society.”“I have been thinking for a long time about opening an exhibition in Erbil one day. I wanted to get acquainted with and befriend the artists of this city up close. Additionally, I wanted to show my art and ideas to the city of Erbil, because this is a new and beneficial experience for me as an artist,” Nasr Daneshvar told Rudaw on Sunday.