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Turkey's National Security Council discusses repatriating Syrian refugees

Turkey's National Security Council discusses repatriating Syrian refugees

In the council's inaugural meeting following Erdoğan's win, they emphasized Syrian refugees' safe and dignified return to their homes.

Turkey's National Security Council makes no mention of a new Syria offensive

Turkey's National Security Council makes no mention of a new Syria offensive

President Erdoğan earlier said the NSC would discuss the issue. The Syrian Democratic Council has called on the UN and the international community to prevent an incursion by Turkey.

Emphasis on ‘Peace Corridor’ in National Security Council Declaration

Emphasis on ‘Peace Corridor’ in National Security Council Declaration

In a declaration released after the National Security Council (MGK) meeting, the works on establishing a “peace corridor” on Turkey-Syria border have been emphasized while no mention has been made of a “safe zone”.

National Security Council: We Will Use Right of Self-Defense in Syria

National Security Council: We Will Use Right of Self-Defense in Syria

In the declaration issued after the National Security Council, it has been stated that the biggest obstacle to a political solution in Syria is “the structure in the east of Euphrates” and Turkey will use its right of self-defense in Syria.

28 November 2018

Democratic Union Party Discusses Turkey’s Red Lines

Democratic Union Party Discusses Turkey’s Red Lines

After Turkey perceived PYD’s military operation to Jarabulus, a Syrian city, as a “red line”, PYD made a written statement.

Military Constructive at National Security Meeting

National Security Council

Military Constructive at National Security Meeting

According to Prof. Sancar, the statement issued by the National Security Council shows that the army is not obstructing the government's initiative.

24 August 2009 Tolga Korkut

KURKCU COMMENTS ON THE MGK MEETING

What's This Secrecy?

If the republic is something more than replacing the palace with the Council, it could be purposeful to demand that the Council's meetings are televised through the National Assembly TV.

1 July 2009 Ertuğrul Kürkçü