Iraqi Kurds Keep Nervous Eye on Turkish Election Race
As Türkiye’s presidential vote nears, Iraqi Kurds are keeping a close watch on the tightest electoral battle yet for Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the outcome of which could have major security and economic implications for their region. For many years, fighting between Türkiye’s armed forces and Kurdish fighters has spilled over into Iraq's autonomous Kurdish north, a rugged mountain region where both sides operate military bases, AFP said.