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SDF commander says wants to visit Öcalan to support Turkey's peace process

SDF commander says wants to visit Öcalan to support Turkey's peace process

As Turkey's peace process with the PKK continues, parallel integration talks are underway between Syrian Kurds and Damascus. Mazloum Abdi says they can help bring peace to Turkey.

25 November 2025

Tuğçe Yılmaz

SDF commander Mazloum Abdi 'may visit Turkey soon,' says MP

SDF commander Mazloum Abdi 'may visit Turkey soon,' says MP

Cengiz Çandar, a senior figure in the pro-Kurdish DEM Party who attended a regional forum in Iraq’s Kurdistan region alongside Syrian Kurdish leaders, elaborated on the peace process in Turkey and efforts to integrate the Kurdish-led autonomous administration with the Damascus government.

20 November 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

PKK leader defies Turkey’s demand, urges Syrian Arabs to back Kurdish forces

PKK leader defies Turkey’s demand, urges Syrian Arabs to back Kurdish forces

MHP leader Bahçeli had urged Öcalan to call on Syrian Kurds to disarm, as he had done with the PKK. The imprisoned militant leader did the exact opposite.

15 September 2025

Syrian Kurds may seek independence if Damascus resists decentralization, warns Muslim

Syrian Kurds may seek independence if Damascus resists decentralization, warns Muslim

“The only viable path for Western Kurdistan is democracy. For the region, the best system is decentralization,” says the Kurdish leader.

2 September 2025

Syria formally requests military support from Turkey, says Defense Ministry

Syria formally requests military support from Turkey, says Defense Ministry

Ministry officials also called for an integration of the Kurdish-led autonomous administration into the Syrian state.

Turkish FM says 'we won't allow Israel to divide Syria,' issues warning to Kurds

Turkish FM says 'we won't allow Israel to divide Syria,' issues warning to Kurds

“Discuss anything except partition. State your demands, and we’ll support whatever we can," Fidan said, apparently addressing the Kurdish-led autonomous administration without naming it.

Council of Europe imposes sanctions on Syrian rebel groups targeting Alawites

Council of Europe imposes sanctions on Syrian rebel groups targeting Alawites

The EU has added the Sultan Suleiman Shah Brigade and its leader Abu Amsha, the Hamza Division and its leader Sayf Boulad Abu Bakr, and the Sultan Murad Division to its sanctions list for crimes of torture, execution, and forced displacement of civilians in Syria’s coastal region.

Turkey-Syria university to be established in Damascus or Aleppo

Turkey-Syria university to be established in Damascus or Aleppo

Higher Education Council (YÖK) President Prof. Dr. Erol Özvar announced the signing of a comprehensive cooperation protocol to establish a Turkey-Syria University in either Damascus or Aleppo.

A struggle for identity beyond invisibility and fear

ALAWITES IN TURKEY AND SYRIA

A struggle for identity beyond invisibility and fear

After Assad's ouster, Arab Alawites, seen as supporters of the regime, have become targets. Those who left their homeland and came to Turkey are concerned about being invisible.

20 May 2025 Elif Kılıç

Erdoğan joins Trump, bin Salman, al-Sharaa remotely during Riyadh meeting

Erdoğan joins Trump, bin Salman, al-Sharaa remotely during Riyadh meeting

Erdoğan described Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Syria as “historically significant."

‘It's a recipe for one-man rule’: Syria’s new constitution shatters hopes

‘It's a recipe for one-man rule’: Syria’s new constitution shatters hopes

"Ahmed al-Sharaa declared a constitutional committee on Mar 2, and on Mar 13, the constitution was ready. So in 11-12 days. That amount of time might not even be enough for people to turn in a class assignment," says Mohammed A. Salih.

25 March 2025 Daniel Thorpe

Zaynab from Latakia: We just want to live in security and peace

WITNESSES OF THE SAHEL MASSACRE

Zaynab from Latakia: We just want to live in security and peace

“When we went downstairs, our blood ran cold at the sight we saw. My father-in-law was lying on the floor, covered in blood. My husband and his brothers were executed where they were sitting.”

21 March 2025 Vecih Cuzdan

Airstrike in Syria’s Kobanî kills nine civilians, including seven children

Airstrike in Syria’s Kobanî kills nine civilians, including seven children

All the killed individuals were from the same family, bringing the civilian toll of the clashes escalated since December to 65.

Turkey to 'closely monitor' implementation of Damascus-SDF agreement

Turkey to 'closely monitor' implementation of Damascus-SDF agreement

Turkey's newly appointed military attaché in Syria would be meeting with the Syrian defense minister and that a Turkish military delegation is scheduled to visit the country in the coming days, says an official.

Q&A with Salih Muslim on Syrian Kurds' deal with Damascus: 'We'll not give up our gains'

Q&A with Salih Muslim on Syrian Kurds' deal with Damascus: 'We'll not give up our gains'

"What we primarily seek to implement is radical democracy. Our main goal is to strengthen local administrations within a decentralized system," says the Kurdish politician.

12 March 2025 Evrim Deniz

Erdoğan welcomes agreement between Syrian government, Kurdish forces

Erdoğan welcomes agreement between Syrian government, Kurdish forces

SDF Commander Mazlum Abdi and Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed an agreement outlining the gradual integration of the Kurdish-led forces into the Syrian government’s military and administrative structures.

Alawite massacres in Syria: Police block protest outside Syrian consulate in İstanbul

Alawite massacres in Syria: Police block protest outside Syrian consulate in İstanbul

The recent attacks on Alawites and other minorities in Syria sparked concerns among Turkey's Alawite community.

Syrian leader al-Sharaa arrives in Ankara for talks with Erdoğan

Syrian leader al-Sharaa arrives in Ankara for talks with Erdoğan

The leaders are expected to participate in a joint press conference after a working dinner involving delegations from both sides.

4 February 2025

Syria’s al-Sharaa to meet Erdoğan in Ankara

Syria’s al-Sharaa to meet Erdoğan in Ankara

Al-Sharaa was appointed interim president by Syria's new administration.

3 February 2025

Turkish defense delegation visits Syria

Turkish defense delegation visits Syria

The delegation met with the new Syrian administration's defense minister and chief of staff.

30 January 2025

Syrian administration to lower tariffs on products imported from Turkey, says minister

Syrian administration to lower tariffs on products imported from Turkey, says minister

Starting from January, Syria implemented equal tariffs at all border gates on its side.

27 January 2025

KRI to release imprisoned journalist Sulaiman Ahmad

KRI to release imprisoned journalist Sulaiman Ahmad

An appeal court of the Kurdistan Region of the Republic of Iraq has dropped charges against Rojnews editor Sulaiman Ahmad, who had been kidnapped and arrested on 1 October 2023 by the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and later sentenced to 3 years’ imprisonment.

Clashes intensify between SDF and groups supported by Turkey

3 DEATHS ON FIRST DAY OF NEW YEAR

Clashes intensify between SDF and groups supported by Turkey

Violent clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and groups supported by Turkey have intensified, as tension grows in Northern Syria. Tens of families have been forced to abandon their homes.

Syria | Teachers in Idlib on strike for their rights

Syria | Teachers in Idlib on strike for their rights

Teachers protesting against the HTS government paying only half of their October and November salaries have quit work demanding that their salaries are paid in full.

31 December 2024

Dozens detained amid protests over Kurdish journalists killed in drone reported Turkish strike

Dozens detained amid protests over Kurdish journalists killed in drone reported Turkish strike

Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin were killed while covering the clashes between Turkish-backed groups and the SDF.

20 December 2024

Two Kurdish journalists killed in suspected Turkish drone strike in northern Syria

Two Kurdish journalists killed in suspected Turkish drone strike in northern Syria

Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin were covering the clashes between Turkey-backed groups and Kurdish foces.

20 December 2024

Trump says 'very smart' Erdoğan behind fall of Assad

Trump says 'very smart' Erdoğan behind fall of Assad

“Nobody knows what the final outcome is gonna be in the region. Nobody knows who will rule in the final. I believe it is Turkey," says the US president-elect.

17 December 2024

Turkey not involved in planning of Syrian offensive to topple Assad, says FM

Turkey not involved in planning of Syrian offensive to topple Assad, says FM

In an interview with the Saudi media, Fidan touched upon Turkey’s relations with Syrian groups, as well as its dialogue with Russia and Iran regarding the Syrian issue.

16 December 2024

Turkey’s defense minister says Kurdish groups, Israel threaten Syria’s stability

Turkey’s defense minister says Kurdish groups, Israel threaten Syria’s stability

Yaşar Güler says the Kurdish-led groups will be eliminated “sooner or later,” urging the US to reconsider their support for them.

16 December 2024

Fidan, Blinken discuss cooperation to ensure Syria’s stability

Fidan, Blinken discuss cooperation to ensure Syria’s stability

The two officials discussed the shared concerns of Turkey and the US, said Fidan.

13 December 2024

SDF expresses willingness to cooperate with Turkey on tomb relocation

SDF expresses willingness to cooperate with Turkey on tomb relocation

Turkish Defense Ministry officials said "this matter will be assessed once the conditions on the ground are deemed appropriate."

12 December 2024

Turkey condemns Israel's expanded occupation in Syria's Golan Heights

Turkey condemns Israel's expanded occupation in Syria's Golan Heights

“Security cannot be achieved by shedding more blood and raining more bombs on innocent civilians,” says President Erdoğan.

11 December 2024