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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Joined April 2009
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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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    New report on clashes in Afrin between Turkey and Syrian rebel group accused of engaging in illegal activity, curfews; part of larger Turkish role there,...

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    | King Salman: Arabia calls for a political solution in to end its crisis and expel groups and foreign influence from the country

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    16 hours ago

    IS attacks & bombings have increased over the past couple weeks, especially in Makhmoor. For the population, this new reality is as dangerous as IS's territorial control. لە گوندێکی سەر بە مەخموور بۆمبێك تەقییەوە و شوانێک گیانیلەدەستدا via

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    3 hours ago

    "Hürriyet newspaper, which reports that there are no economic difficulties in Turkey, has let go of columnists Selçuk Şirin and Özgür Bolat due to economic difficulties".

    Ülkede ekonomik sıkıntı olmadığı yönünde yayın yapan Hürriyet gazetesi, Selçuk Şirin ve Özgür Bolat'ın yazılarına ekonomik sıkıntıları gerekçe göstererek son verdi
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    3 hours ago

    Clashes between the army forces and the faction of Tajamoa Ahrar Al in the city of Violent fighting witnessed by the city of between the army and a faction of the so-called "Tajamoa Shohada Al "backed by

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    3 hours ago

    Police in Erbil arrested a displaced resident after it was discovered he killed a Nepalese live-in housemaid after a botched burglary attempt. Details:

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    2 hours ago

    Reports of Arab Gulf forces Saudis and Emirates as part of Intl Coalition have arrived NE in support for . Is is paving the way to replace forces once last ISIS territories captured? Will they also be present as peace force on the northern borders with ?

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    Retired USAF intelligence officer: "Stop presenting this debacle as a success. In reality, it has been a US leadership failure to address 's unhelpful and unnecessary distractions"

    Stop presenting this debacle as a success. In reality, it has been a US leadership failure to address 's unhelpful and unnecessary distractions (Euphrates Shield, Olive Branch, etc) from fight against . Partner forces? Regional stability? The Turks? Seriously? …
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    3 hours ago

    is continuing to work on removing the rubble in several neighborhoods as a part of the third phase in the rubble removing and roads clearing intervention in city The photo is of the team's work at Al-Fardous neighborhood

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    Peshmerga condemn Turkey’s ‘illegal’ cross-border forays via

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  12. 4 hours ago

    MS NAUERT: (Laughter.) Invite Mr. Kurd back, please. We enjoy him. Hey, Laurie – I mean, I’m sorry, Janne. (4) Video here:

    MS NAUERT: Invite Mr. Kurd back, please. We enjoy him Our position has not changed. Kurds are great partners, and you remember the President up at UNGA – I think you were in the audience there – where he called upon…
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    . "we were thrilled that he then reported – put an article in The Wall Street Journal. So our position has not changed." QUESTION: Mr. Kurd () appreciates that a lot and he thanks the President. (3)

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    MS NAUERT: and you remember the President up at UNGA – I think you were in the audience there – where he called upon one of – he’s not here today, is he? “Mr. Kurd.” QUESTION: “Mr. Kurd,” that’s right. (2)

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    QUESTION: And on Syria’s Kurds, last month, Secretary Pompeo said they were, quote, “great partners,” and will ensure them, quote, “a seat at the table.” Is that still your position? MS NAUERT: Our position has not changed. Kurds are great partners, and you remember the (1)

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    Nov 17

    I am pleased to announce our new achievement in Kurdistan. My brother and I managed to establish a Carpet weaving workspace inside a prison in Kurdistan. Read the rest in below linkedin URL:

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    18 hours ago

    MS NAUERT: Invite Mr. Kurd back, please. We enjoy him Our position has not changed. Kurds are great partners, and you remember the President up at UNGA – I think you were in the audience there – where he called upon one of – he’s not here today, is he? “Mr. Kurd.”

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    18 hours ago

    federal police has announced the arrest of four terror suspects in search operations south of .

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    4 hours ago

    China is constructing the second largest consulate in It’s the second largest consulate compound after the US consulate which is also currently under construction 🚧 Photos: My Erbil

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    4 hours ago

    GE Seeks Power Sales in , but Report Spotlights Corruption Concerns: Study prepared for the company illustrates dilemma as it tries to work in a nation with both a demand for turbines and pervasive bribery

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  21. 5 hours ago

    25 killed in infighting among Turkey-backed Syrian opposition groups in Afrin

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