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Six People, Including One Baby, Lose Their Lives in Urfa and Mardin

Six People, Including One Baby, Lose Their Lives in Urfa and Mardin

The Governorship of Urfa has announced that 9-month-old baby Muhammed Omar from Syria, an 11-year-old child and one more person have lost their lives. The Governorship of Mardin has also announced that three people have died in the province.

10 October 2019

Military Armored Vehicles Sent to Turkey-Syria Border

Military Armored Vehicles Sent to Turkey-Syria Border

After National Medical Rescue Team (UMKE) and Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) teams, military armored vehicles have also been sent to the district of Akçakale in Urfa on Turkey-Syria border.

23 September 2019

3,000 Syrians Cross the Turkish Border

3,000 Syrians Cross the Turkish Border

Escaped from ISIS, 3,000 Syrians crossed the border by passing through Urfa province. Syrians were taken to tent cities after the registration.

The Syrian Conflict Could Spread, U.S. Defense Secretary Warns

TENSIONS BETWEEN TURKEY AND SYRIA

The Syrian Conflict Could Spread, U.S. Defense Secretary Warns

With more cross-border shellings taking place between Turkey and Syria over the weekend, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta voiced concern about a possible broadening of the conflict. Prime Minister Erdoğan, on the other hand, Friday struck a more worrying note and said they were “neither warmongers nor too far removed from war.”

Scores Hit the Streets to Protest Government’s Policies of War

Scores Hit the Streets to Protest Government’s Policies of War

Scores of people hit the streets across Turkey on Thursday and Friday to protest the ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) policies toward Syria. The demonstrations against the prospect of a war with Syria saw broad participation from a wide range of non-governmental organizations ranging from professional chambers to human rights groups.

5 October 2012 Ekin Karaca,Beyza Kural,Yüce Yöney,Ayşe Yılmaz

Tensions Mount on Syrian Border Following Artillery Exchange

Tensions Mount on Syrian Border Following Artillery Exchange

The Turkish Prime Ministry announced on Wednesday they had responded to the deadly cross-border shelling from Syria by immediately firing back on Syrian army positions. Parliament also passed a motion allowing the government to send troops abroad if necessary amidst a flurry of international responses.

Artillery Shell Lands in Urfa, Killing Five and Injuring 13

SYRIAN CONFLICT

Artillery Shell Lands in Urfa, Killing Five and Injuring 13

An artillery shell fired from Syria during the clashes between government forces and the Free Syrian Army there landed on a house in the district of Akçakale in the southeastern province of Urfa today. A mother and her four children lost their lives, while another 13 people were injured. Akçakale Mayor Ayhan complained about the frequency of bombs landing in the area due to the ongoing conflict across the border.