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Man captured in Africa accused of attacks on Turkish forces in Syria

Man captured in Africa accused of attacks on Turkish forces in Syria

Turkey’s state media claims Ahmet Baykara was an al-Qaeda member involved in the group’s attacks on the Turkish military in northwestern Syria.

15 October 2024

Turkish, Syrian forces clash amid ‘normalization’ talk

Turkish, Syrian forces clash amid ‘normalization’ talk

Turkish military in Idlib has responded for the first time to weeks of ongoing Syrian bombardment.

Jihadist leader killed in suicide bombing near Syrian-Turkish border

Jihadist leader killed in suicide bombing near Syrian-Turkish border

Abu Maria al-Qahtani, the former leader of the HTS jihadist group, has been killed in the bombing in Idlib, the stronghold of the militant group.

How has the demography of Afrin changed since 2018?

How has the demography of Afrin changed since 2018?

Pointing to Syrian refugees in Turkey after the Afrin "operation", President Erdoğan said, "The main objective is to hand Afrin over to its true owners." So, how did the demographic structure of Afrin, known as the "mountain of the Kurds", has changed since then?

9 June 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Erdoğan says Turkey prepares 'a new project for voluntary return of 1 million Syrians’

Erdoğan says Turkey prepares 'a new project for voluntary return of 1 million Syrians’

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of new houses built in Syria’s Idlib, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan said that “since 2016, around 500,000 Syrians have returned to safe zones in northern Syria.”

Four soldiers lose their lives in Iraq, Syria

Four soldiers lose their lives in Iraq, Syria

According to the statement released by Turkey's Ministry of National Defense, three soldiers have lost their lives in Iraq. Falling from a high place in Syria’s Idlib, one soldier has passed away at hospital.

9 December 2021

Mihraç’s father: He wanted it so much, we had just bought him a bike

KILLED IN ARMORED VEHICLE CRASH

Mihraç’s father: He wanted it so much, we had just bought him a bike

The father of Mihraç Miroğlu, who was hit by an armored police vehicle and lost his life in Şırnak, says, “I will seek justice for my child.” Diyarbakır Bar Association Chair Eren also calls on the Parliamentary Human Rights Commission to do its duty.

6 September 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Bomb attack on joint patrol of Turkey, Russia in Syria's Idlib leaves three wounded

Bomb attack on joint patrol of Turkey, Russia in Syria's Idlib leaves three wounded

Turkey and Russia have been conducting joint patrols since mid-March to ensure cessation of hostilities.

Two Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Idlib

Two Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Idlib

Turkey's troops were targeted in a rocket attack in northwestern Syria.

Erdoğan on First Covid-19 Case in Turkey: No Virus is Stronger Than Our Measures

Erdoğan on First Covid-19 Case in Turkey: No Virus is Stronger Than Our Measures

Speaking at the weekly group meeting of his party, President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has indicated that the first coronavirus case in Turkey was detected in a person who has come to the country from Europe.

US Secretary of State Pompeo: We are Evaluating Turkey’s Requests

US Secretary of State Pompeo: We are Evaluating Turkey’s Requests

Indicating that they are evaluating the requests of the government of Turkey from the US, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said, “We are working to see how we can mitigate the humanitarian crisis on the ground in Idlib and the southern parts of Turkey.”

Turkey, Russia Agree on Idlib Ceasefire Starting Midnight

Turkey, Russia Agree on Idlib Ceasefire Starting Midnight

The agreement urges to "cease all military actions along the line of contact in the Idlib de-escalation area starting from 00:01 of March 6, 2020."

Erdoğan, Putin to 'Take Decisions to Ease Pressure in Region'

Erdoğan, Putin to 'Take Decisions to Ease Pressure in Region'

President Erdoğan has paid a visit to Moscow to discuss the recent escalation in northwestern Syria.

Presidency Briefs US Diplomats on Idlib Operation

Presidency Briefs US Diplomats on Idlib Operation

"Turkey's operation in Idlib is being carried out within the framework of the right to self-defense," the presidential spokesperson told US diplomats.

Erdoğan Heading to Moscow to 'Quickly Ensure Ceasefire'

Erdoğan Heading to Moscow to 'Quickly Ensure Ceasefire'

Ankara announced a week ago that it started a military operation into Idlib, northwestern Syria.

Border Police of Greece Open Fire on Refugees: 1 Person Dies, 5 Others Wounded

EDİRNE GOVERNORSHIP ANNOUNCED

Border Police of Greece Open Fire on Refugees: 1 Person Dies, 5 Others Wounded

Border police of Greece have opened fire on refugees with stun grenades, smoke bombs, plastic and real bullets. While one refugee has died, five others have been wounded.

James Jeffrey: US Willing to Give Turkey Ammunition for Idlib

US REPRESENTATIVE FOR SYRIA

James Jeffrey: US Willing to Give Turkey Ammunition for Idlib

Visiting a refugee camp in Hatay province, US Representative for Syria James Jeffrey has referred to a possible US provision of Patriot missile systems to Turkey. “We are not working on a specific military program”, Jeffrey has said.

Lavrov: We Cannot Solve Migration Problem by Ending the Fight Against Terrorism

Lavrov: We Cannot Solve Migration Problem by Ending the Fight Against Terrorism

Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, has said, “We fully understand the complexity of the migrant problem for the EU, but we cannot help solve migration problems by ending the fight against terrorism.”

MHP: If Turkey Withdraws from Idlib, It will Lose Hatay

MHP: If Turkey Withdraws from Idlib, It will Lose Hatay

"The existence of Russia and Iran in Syria is illegitimate and it is absolutely against the international law," according to the ruling AKP's ally.

US Secretary of Defense: We will Not Give Air Support to Turkey

US Secretary of Defense: We will Not Give Air Support to Turkey

Posed a question on whether the US will also give air support to Turkey in Syria's Idlib, US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has answered, “No”.

One Soldier Loses His Life in Idlib

One Soldier Loses His Life in Idlib

The Ministry of National Defense has announced that infantry specialist corporal Mustafa Muhammed Ak has lost his life and one soldier has been wounded in an artillery fire opened by the Syrian army in Idlib.

One Person Arrested over Social Media Posts on Idlib

One Person Arrested over Social Media Posts on Idlib

Dozens of people have been probed and investigated over social media posts after the latest military escalation in Syria.

What Happened in Idlib in the Last Two Days?

What Happened in Idlib in the Last Two Days?

Following Turkey’s downing of two aircraft of Syrian army, the airspace over Idlib has been shut down. While Russia's Defense Ministry says that it cannot guarantee the security of Turkey’s aircraft, Putin says “they do not plan to go to war with anyone.”

NATO Condemns the Idlib Attack, Calls for Ceasefire

NATO Condemns the Idlib Attack, Calls for Ceasefire

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg has said, “We urge an immediate return to the 2018 ceasefire. We call on Syria, Turkey and Russia to back UN efforts for a peaceful solution.”

28 February 2020

NetBlocks: Social Media Blocked in Turkey Following Idlib Crisis

NetBlocks: Social Media Blocked in Turkey Following Idlib Crisis

The NetBlocks internet observatory has documented that access to social media has been blocked in Turkey following the attack on Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) in Syria’s Idlib. We have compiled the analyses…

28 February 2020

EU Calls for Rapid De-Escalation in Idlib

EU Calls for Rapid De-Escalation in Idlib

High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell: “Ongoing escalation around Idlib needs to stop urgently. There is a risk of sliding into a major open international military confrontation.”

28 February 2020

NATO to Hold Extraordinary Meeting on Idlib Attack

NATO to Hold Extraordinary Meeting on Idlib Attack

In the wake of an airstrike that claimed the lives of 33 soldiers in Syria’s Idlib, NATO has announced that they will hold an extraordinary meeting following Turkey’s request to make consultations about the situation in Syria.

28 February 2020

UN and US Statements on Idlib Attack

UN and US Statements on Idlib Attack

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and US Department of State have made statements about the airstrike in Syria’s Idlib that claimed the lives of 33 soldiers.

28 February 2020

Idlib Statement by Governor of Hatay

Idlib Statement by Governor of Hatay

Hatay Governor Rahmi Doğan has stated, “Our 33 soldiers have fallen martyrs in an airstrike launched by the Assad regime forces in Idlib.”

28 February 2020

Death Toll Increases to Three in Idlib, Erdoğan Has Announced

Death Toll Increases to Three in Idlib, Erdoğan Has Announced

Speaking at the inaugural lecture of “AKP Academy of Politics”, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that the number of soldiers who lost their lives in Idlib has increased to three.

27 February 2020

Two Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Syria’s Idlib

Two Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Syria’s Idlib

In a statement released by the Ministry of National Defense, it has been announced that two soldiers have lost their lives and two soldiers have been wounded in an aerial attack in Syria’s Idlib province.

27 February 2020

14 EU Foreign Ministers on Idlib: End the Offensive, Resume the Ceasefire

14 EU Foreign Ministers on Idlib: End the Offensive, Resume the Ceasefire

14 EU Foreign Ministers have released a joint op-ed on the recent escalation in Idlib. Making a call for a ceasefire, Ministers have also called on Russia “to continue negotiations with Turkey in order to de-escalate the dire situation in Idlib.”

26 February 2020

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