Wladimir

@vvanwilgenburg

Freelance journalist (MEE, The Region, Daily Beast), analyst, MA Conflict Studies/Kurdish Studies. Not here for discussion or trolls.

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    24 Apr 2016

    I am not on Twitter for debate with anonymous accounts, threats or partisan politics. If you have a question, DM me.

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    10 hours ago

    Turkey is trying to professionalize forces under its control. This is what makes the shooting at US patrols all the more worrisome. If the T in TSO is to be taken seriously, the shooting has to stop

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    10 hours ago

    From the statement of Arab tribal leaders: “SDF is the military force in which we trust to protect our land and our people from any attacks. We will continue to support the financially & morally.”

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    10 hours ago

    From the statement of tribal leaders in : “We condemn the accusations against and the Autonomous Administration in connection with the assassination of Sheikh Bashir Faisal al-Huwaidi.”

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    10 hours ago

    U.S.-led coalition air strikes kill 8 militants in the town of Hajin in the southeastern countryside,

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    Nov 4

    Interoperability is key to the Army Vision – it is critical that the stands side-by-side with our allies and partners. Video by Sgt. Dani Debehets

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    8 hours ago

    I am quoted here about the intelligence report claiming the Turkish government does not consider groups a security threat. Both & AQ “have enough breathing space and freedom of movement to be able to maintain themselves” in Turkey. #

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    9 hours ago

    Excellent analysis of Manbij, Turkey, the US and the limited and limiting options because of... Turkey’s hostility to the YPG. By

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    9 hours ago

    Part of my poetry reading in Wafaye House, Erbil. Thank you Frsat Rojbayani for sharing it

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    Oct 30

    Feeling inspired! This is my first tweet & I would like to share this poem with tweeter community International Calm Let’s lay down Close our eyes And listen to the music of the sun To the grass singing Let words have a rest And speech a little siesta

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    12 hours ago

    Olive Branch forces razed portions of a cemetery and a local shrine in western Afrin, early March, building a military outpost in its place. Thanks for assisting in the investigation

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    18 hours ago

    “Popular support for the Iranian government also appears to be thinning. Government-sponsored rallies are dwindling in numbers and the hardline base appears to comprise an increasingly older crowd, a demographic out of tandem with Iran's young population.”

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    12 hours ago

    U.S. will allow three Iranian civil nuclear projects to continue

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    12 hours ago

    Rahim Rashidi: Meeting Mr. Kurd

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  15. 12 hours ago

    Full interview published now on interview done by Ekrem Salih in Qamislo

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    12 hours ago

    INTERVIEW: A top Syrian Kurdish official has revealed several clues to explain the recent Turkish attacks on Syria’s Kurdish-held northern region.

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    12 hours ago

    Great to see Dr of to learn more about the great work they are doing to educate the future leaders of Kurdistan

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    13 hours ago

    Wonder if Jeffrey is also looking to patch up things between Turkey and Israel..

    Netanyahu meets & Jeffrey, US Special Representative for Syria, to discuss ways to protect Israel from "Iranian aggression" and destabilizing activities. But why no mention of "malignant" behavior? Odd.
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  19. 12 hours ago

    I think US wants Iran to 'change its approach'.

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  20. 12 hours ago

    Exclusive: Iran open to talks with US if Trump changes ‘approach’ to nuclear deal, top diplomat says via

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    13 hours ago

    AP: "Turkey detains 24 as part of IS group financial probe."

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