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Turkey Further Eases Coronavirus Restrictions Amid Normalization

Turkey Further Eases Coronavirus Restrictions Amid Normalization

President Erdoğan has announced that people aged 65 and over will now be allowed to go out between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. every day, with restrictions for those under 18 completely lifted on condition that they are accompanied by their parents.

‘All Power of Libya's Haftar Comes from Russia,’ Says President Erdoğan

‘All Power of Libya's Haftar Comes from Russia,’ Says President Erdoğan

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has indicated that “Turkey and the US are approaching a new era in their ties over the handling of the situation in Libya.”

‘Turkey’s Military Consultancy to Libya’s UN-Recognized Government to Continue’

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATEMENT

‘Turkey’s Military Consultancy to Libya’s UN-Recognized Government to Continue’

Unable to meet since January 30 due to coronavirus outbreak, the National Security Council (NSC) has convened under the chairpersonship of President Erdoğan. A written statement has been released following the meeting.

Journalists Terkoğlu, Kılınç Arrested over Report on Killed Intelligence Officer in Libya

Journalists Terkoğlu, Kılınç Arrested over Report on Killed Intelligence Officer in Libya

Both journalists are charged with obtaining and disclosing information on intelligence operations.

Macron: Turkey Sends Mercenaries to Libya, Turkey: Unrealistic Claims

Macron: Turkey Sends Mercenaries to Libya, Turkey: Unrealistic Claims

President of France Emmanuel Macron has stated that “Turkey is sending mercenaries and warships to Libya.” The Foreign Ministry of Turkey has denounced the statement, referring to his remarks as “unrealistic claims.”

30 January 2020

Libya’s Haftar Declares ‘No-Fly Zone’ Over Tripoli

Libya’s Haftar Declares ‘No-Fly Zone’ Over Tripoli

Declaring Tripoli and its surrounding areas “no-fly zone”, Libyan National Army (LNA) forces have announced that they will consider all military and civilian airplanes within the specified zone to be “legitimate targets”.

23 January 2020

Conclusions of Berlin Conference on Libya

Conclusions of Berlin Conference on Libya

In the conclusions of the Berlin Conference of Libya, leaders have called for the termination of all military movements in and and over the entire territory of Libya and for full respect for the arms embargo established by the UN Security Council.

20 January 2020

Foreign Minister: Haftar Seeking Military Solution, Unlike Syrian Regime

Foreign Minister: Haftar Seeking Military Solution, Unlike Syrian Regime

Minister Çavuşoğlu has addressed a panel in Ankara, making remarks on the crises in Libya and Syria.

15 January 2020

Libya’s Haftar-Allied House of Representatives: Ceasefire is Over

Libya’s Haftar-Allied House of Representatives: Ceasefire is Over

Akile Salih, the Chair of Libya’s Haftar-allied House of Representatives in Tobruk, has announced that “the ceasefire is over, the war will continue.”

15 January 2020

Erdoğan: Putschist Haftar Ran Away

Erdoğan: Putschist Haftar Ran Away

The President has lashed out at Libya's General Haftar, who left Moscow today without signing a ceasefire agreement with the Turkey-backed Tripoli government.

14 January 2020

Libya’s Haftar Leaves Moscow Without Signing Ceasefire Agreement

Libya’s Haftar Leaves Moscow Without Signing Ceasefire Agreement

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia has confirmed that Libyan National Army (LNA) leader Khalifa Haftar has left Moscow without signing the ceasefire agreement.

14 January 2020

Libya's Haftar Rejects Ceasefire Call of Turkey, Russia

Libya's Haftar Rejects Ceasefire Call of Turkey, Russia

Libyan National Army (LNA) leader Khalifa Haftar has stated that they welcome the ceasefire call of Russia and Turkey, but will continue their operations against Tripoli.

10 January 2020

Libya's UN-Backed Government Welcomes Ceasefire Call by Erdoğan, Putin

Libya's UN-Backed Government Welcomes Ceasefire Call by Erdoğan, Putin

After a meeting yesterday, Erdoğan and Putin called for a ceasefire between the Tripoli-based government and Haftar forces.

EU, UN Warn Against Foreign Intervention in Libya

EU, UN Warn Against Foreign Intervention in Libya

While High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrell has expressed concerns over Turkey’s military deployment to Libya, Head of UN Support Mission in Libya Salamé has said, “Keep your hands off Libya.”

CHP MP Asks Who are the 'Other Fighters' Turkey will Send to Libya: 'Our Concerns were Right'

CHP MP Asks Who are the 'Other Fighters' Turkey will Send to Libya: 'Our Concerns were Right'

President Erdoğan stated on Sunday that Turkey will send "combatant groups" other than its soldiers to Libya.

Erdoğan Says Turkey to Have 'Combatant Groups' in Libya Other Than Its Soldiers

Erdoğan Says Turkey to Have 'Combatant Groups' in Libya Other Than Its Soldiers

The President has made remarks on Turkey's move to send troops to Libya and the US assassination of Iran's Qassem Soleimani.

Çavuşoğlu: We Work to Reduce Tensions Between US and Iran

Çavuşoğlu: We Work to Reduce Tensions Between US and Iran

Referring to the killing of Iran’s General Soleimani, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has said, “The killing of Qassem Soleimani in Iraq has posed a serious risk and threat to the peace and stability of our region.”

Selahattin Demirtaş: Why Cannot AKP Come to Table with Anyone?

Selahattin Demirtaş: Why Cannot AKP Come to Table with Anyone?

Commenting on AKP’s Libya policy, Demirtaş has said, “Its foreign policy has been completely militarized. As they have lost their capacity and dignity to pursue a civilian foreign policy, they resort to operational policies through war, conflict and tension.”

Parliament Passes Motion on Military Deployment to Libya

Parliament Passes Motion on Military Deployment to Libya

Having convened to discuss the motion on military deployment to Libya, the General Assembly of the Parliament has passed the motion by a vote of 325 against 184.

Troops to Libya: Turkey will 'Foil Projects,' Says Erdoğan

Troops to Libya: Turkey will 'Foil Projects,' Says Erdoğan

A motion on sending troops to Libya upon a bilateral agreement was submitted to the parliament yesterday.

31 December 2019

Briefed by Minister Çavuşoğlu, CHP Says ‘Turkey Should Prioritize Diplomacy in Libya’

Briefed by Minister Çavuşoğlu, CHP Says ‘Turkey Should Prioritize Diplomacy in Libya’

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has briefed main opposition CHP about a possible military deployment in Libya. CHP has emphasized that “instead of being a party to a proxy war, Turkey should prioritize diplomacy in Libya.”

30 December 2019

Erdoğan: Turkey to Send Troops to Libya

Erdoğan: Turkey to Send Troops to Libya

Turkey will accept the invitation of the UN-recognized government of Libya and a motion for sending troops to the country will be submitted to the parliament as soon as it reopens, the President has announced.

26 December 2019

Libya Activates Security Pact with Turkey

Libya Activates Security Pact with Turkey

Turkey and Libya's Government of National Accord on November 27 reached two separate memorandums of understanding one on military cooperation and the other on maritime boundaries of countries in the Eastern Mediterranean.

20 December 2019

Turkey-Libya Maritime Border Deal Published in Official Gazette: Why Did It Cause a Crisis?

Turkey-Libya Maritime Border Deal Published in Official Gazette: Why Did It Cause a Crisis?

Turkey and Libya's memorandum of understanding on both countries' marine jurisdictions opened a new chapter in the eastern Mediterranean crisis.

12 December 2019

6 Citizens of Turkey Detained by General Haftar’s Forces in Libya Released

6 Citizens of Turkey Detained by General Haftar’s Forces in Libya Released

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that six citizens of Turkey who were detained by General Khalifa Haftar’s forces in Libya have been released. The Ministry previously released a statement and warned of “legitimate targets.”

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