The Kurds – scattered across Iran, Iraq, Turkey and Syria – have a long and tragic history of reaching agreements with those countries for autonomy, only to have their rights removed.

As the US considers supporting Kurds in Iran, Kurds in Syria have reached new agreements with the government there.

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Kurdish gains in Syria could disappear without international support − just as they did in Iraq decades ago

Despite risks, Kurds in Syria have the best chance in a generation to protect their national rights. Their success may hinge on the international community.

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