The secular Peshmerga, whose name means “those who face death”, sprang into action as they had done in 2003’s US-led liberation of Iraq and other campaigns. “For over 100 years ...

Telskuf is now deserted. Only peshmerga and a few Christian militia members occupy its homes. It resembles a city from a post-apocalyptic film. Most of Telskuf’s residents are now in al-Qosh to ...

On the streets of Kirkuk we have seen armed Kurdish civilians - old and young, but almost no Kurdish security forces. One man told us he was ashamed the Peshmerga had abandoned some positions ...

Error occured during this request! Please try again later. ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Peshmerga commanders on Monday expressed gratitude for the longstanding support ...

Peshmerga fighters say they are preparing to defend positions in the city against possible attack by Iraqi forces. Tensions have been on the rise since Kurds held a referendum on independence last ...