The map in question depicted areas inhabited by Kurds in Türkiye and neighboring countries amid reports that the United States sought to drum up ground support by Kurdish groups in its war against Iran. The directorate criticized it for offering a "misleading” and "reductive” portrayal of the region. It also stressed that equating Turkish citizens of Kurdish origin with any political or armed actor is unacceptable. "Such associations can strengthen narratives that misrepresent Türkiye’s social fabric and ignore the diversity and social cohesion within our population. The directorate concluded by calling on CNN International to avoid using misleading maps and visual representations in its broadcasts and digital platforms and to exercise higher editorial diligence in future reporting.

Source: CNN March 08, 2026 17:42 UTC