Japanese authorities detained without formal charges Kurdish worker and activist Murat Çiçek.
He died while in custody as officials state.
Turkey stopped the ongoing Kurdish movement into Iran as tensions rose across the globe.
Reports say Mossad and the CIA had plans to provide support Kurds, but the effort stalled.
Kurdish politician Sarıtaş said political dialogue is essential in order to achieve lasting peace.
Iraq seized a large medical shipment that had been smuggled through Kirkuk in the past days.
A malfunction at the Dokan Dam caused water supply cuts to Al‑Sulaymaniyah for several days.
Residents reported growing shortages.