Kurds

Ever wanted to know more about the Kurds? Perhaps you've just relied on this fascinating June 2004 report by Seymour Hersh:

"Israeli military and intelligence operatives are active in Kurdish areas of Iran, Syria and Iraq, providing training for commando units and running covert operations that could further destabilise the entire region, according to a report in the New Yorker magazine."

The Kurdish blogosphere is thriving and Global Voices provides an essential overview.