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Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: US Has Some Difficulties Withdrawing from Syria

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: US Has Some Difficulties Withdrawing from Syria

After US National Security Adviser Bolton leaving Turkey without meeting with Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has evaluated the process, saying, “We see that the US has some difficulties withdrawing from Syria.”

Erdoğan Does Not Meet Bolton: ‘His Counterpart is İbrahim Kalın’

Erdoğan Does Not Meet Bolton: ‘His Counterpart is İbrahim Kalın’

President Erdoğan has not met with US National Security Adviser John Bolton, who previously stated that “the US would not withdraw its troops from Syria without protecting the Kurds.” Erdoğan has said, "The counterpart of Bolton is İbrahim Kalın."

US: No Withdrawal Till Kurds Protected; Turkey: Allegation That We Target Kurds Irrational

US: No Withdrawal Till Kurds Protected; Turkey: Allegation That We Target Kurds Irrational

Speaking one day before his visit to Turkey, Bolton said, “We expect that those who have fought with us in Syria, particularly the Kurds, will not be put in jeopardy.” Kalın responded: “The aim of Turkey is to save Kurds from the cruelty of the terrorist organization.”

Conflicts Escalate in Idlib: At Least 100 People Die

Conflicts Escalate in Idlib: At Least 100 People Die

The conflicts near Aleppo have spread to the Syrian province of Idlib. At least 100 people have died in the conflicts between the Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham and the National Front for Liberation, which identifies itself as part of the Free Syrian Army.

'Trump Will Assure Turkey of Buffer Zone'

US SENATOR MEETS PRESIDENT TRUMP

'Trump Will Assure Turkey of Buffer Zone'

Republican Senator Graham has said after the meeting that the last thing they want is a conflict between Turkey and the YPG. The Senator has also said that Trump will assure Turkey of a buffer zone in Syria.

31 December 2018

Federal Parliament Report in Germany: Turkey is Occupying Force in Syria

Federal Parliament Report in Germany: Turkey is Occupying Force in Syria

In a report prepared by the Federal Parliament of Germany’s Scientific Services Department, it has been stated, “The military presence of Turkey in Syria meets the criteria of being a military occupation when considered in terms of international law.”

26 December 2018

Joint Statement by 4 Leaders After Syria Summit in İstanbul

Joint Statement by 4 Leaders After Syria Summit in İstanbul

In the wake of their summit on Syria, the Presidents of Turkey, France and Russia and Chancellor of Germany have released a joint statement. Emphasizing “their determination to fight against terrorism”, they have “stressed the importance of a lasting ceasefire”.

28 October 2018

Erdoğan Speaks in US: We Will Launch Operation into East of Euphrates

Erdoğan Speaks in US: We Will Launch Operation into East of Euphrates

President Erdoğan has stated, “We will take steps, which are similar to the operations of Euphrates Shield and Olive Branch, in the east of Euphrates in the forthcoming period.”

24 September 2018

Amnesty International: Civilian Lives in Idlib Depend on Outcome of Tehran Summit

Amnesty International: Civilian Lives in Idlib Depend on Outcome of Tehran Summit

Amnesty International’s Middle East Director of Campaigns Samah Hadid has released a statement before the Syria summit to be held in Tehran on September 7. She has said, “The lives of millions of people in Idlib are now in the hands of Russia, Turkey and Iran.”

6 September 2018

Statement by FM Çavuşoğlu on Idlib

Statement by FM Çavuşoğlu on Idlib

Concerning the potential Idlib operation, FM Çavuşoğlu has said, “Purpose of these attacks is to seize Idlib”. German FM Maas stated that they were “concerned of the developments at the border”.

6 September 2018

Importance of Idlib

Importance of Idlib

Idlib has become a place of critical importance in terms of “proxy wars” and Syrian Leader Assad declaring his legitimacy again.

6 September 2018

Syria: It’s Obvious US, Its Allies Help Al Nusra

Syria: It’s Obvious US, Its Allies Help Al Nusra

Planning to launch an operation into Idlib, the Syrian government has claimed that the US and its allies provide arms to ISIS and Al Nusra front via Ukraine and the Balkan states.

4 September 2018

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

US President Donald Trump has sent a message to Iran and Russia about a possible operation to be launched in Idlib. Trump has said, “Russians and Iranians would be making a grave humanitarian mistake to take part in this potential human tragedy.”

4 September 2018

UN Warns Russia, Turkey, Iran on Idlib

UN Warns Russia, Turkey, Iran on Idlib

UN Special Envoy for Syria de Mistura has warned Russia, Turkey and Iran which plan to support Syria’s operation into Idlib: “Both sides may use chemical weapon and create a perfect storm”.

Mattis: We Want to See PKK Pull Out of Sinjar

Mattis: We Want to See PKK Pull Out of Sinjar

US Secretary of Defense Mattis has called on PKK to leave Sinjar.

Afrin Canton: Resistance Has Moved to a New Phase

Afrin Canton: Resistance Has Moved to a New Phase

In a press conference held yesterday, Afrin Canton Democratic Autonomous Administration has announced that they decided to evacuate the civilians to avoid a massacre and that the war has moved to a new phase.

FMs of Iran, Russia, Turkey Meet in Astana

FMs of Iran, Russia, Turkey Meet in Astana

Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Russia, Iran and Turkey have met in Astana one day after EP’s call on Turkey to withdraw from Afrin, and three weeks after UN’s call for ceasefire in Syria.

Eight Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Afrin Offensive

Eight Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Afrin Offensive

Eight soldiers have lost their lives and thirteen have been wounded in an armed conflict that broke out in the Kel Tepe region of rural Afrin's Hac Bilal village.

EU Warns Turkey, Russia, Iran About Ceasefire Deal

EU Warns Turkey, Russia, Iran About Ceasefire Deal

EU representative Mogherini has called on Turkey, Russia and Iran, which are the guarantors of Astana process, to take necessary steps to ensure ceasefire in Syria nationwide.

Coalition Spokesperson Colonel Dillon Criticizes Afrin Operation

Coalition Spokesperson Colonel Dillon Criticizes Afrin Operation

Spokesperson for the US-led coalition to fight ISIS, Colonel Ryan Dillon has said that, "the latest activities in Afrin have been a distraction". "This is concerning for the coalition," said Dillon and added, "We don't want independent operations."

27 February 2018

Turkey: UN's Ceasefire Resolution Not to Affect Afrin Operation

Turkey: UN's Ceasefire Resolution Not to Affect Afrin Operation

The United Nations Security Council has voted for a month-long "humanitarian pause" in Syria. Authorities from Turkey say ceasefire decision will not affect Afrin operation.

26 February 2018

YPG Issues Statement on UN’s Ceasefire Decision

YPG Issues Statement on UN’s Ceasefire Decision

YPG has announced they will keep with the UN Security Council’s “humanitarian pause” resolution throughout Syria. Speaking on the Afrin offensive, they have said that “the right to self-defense will be exercised”.

26 February 2018

Presidential Spokesperson: No Official Contact Between Ankara and Damascus But There Could Be

Presidential Spokesperson: No Official Contact Between Ankara and Damascus But There Could Be

İbrahim Kalın has stated that as one of three guarantor states, Turkey’s messages are conveyed to Damascus indirectly but not direct dialogue exists between the two regimes and added: “contact can be made to solve certain problems”.

21 February 2018

Erdoğan’s Telephone Diplomacy for Afrin

Erdoğan’s Telephone Diplomacy for Afrin

President Erdoğan tackled the Afrin issue with Russia President Putin and Iran President Rouhani yesterday (February 19). The telephone calls were said to have emphasized the Astana process.

20 February 2018

FM Çavuşoğlu: No one can Stop Us if Syria Supports YPG

FM Çavuşoğlu: No one can Stop Us if Syria Supports YPG

Concerning the reports indicating that Syrian army would enter Afrin, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has said, “If the [Syrian] regime enters [Afrin] to eliminate the YPG, there is no problem. However, if it is heading there to protect the YPG, then no one can stop us”.

19 February 2018

Reuters: Syrian Army to Enter Afrin

Reuters: Syrian Army to Enter Afrin

Reuters citing a Kurdish official has reported that Syrian government coming to terms with the YPG will be deployed in critical positions near Afrin border.

19 February 2018

Syria Installs New Air Defense Systems in Aleppo, Idlib

Syria Installs New Air Defense Systems in Aleppo, Idlib

Syrian regime has installed new air defense systems in Aleppo and Idlib. As attack on observation post of Turkey in al-Eis jeopardizes the de-conflict zone, Pentagon reiterated that they won’t withdraw from Manbij.

6 February 2018

4 Missiles Launched to Reyhanlı, 1 to Kilis Killing 1, Wounding 32

4 Missiles Launched to Reyhanlı, 1 to Kilis Killing 1, Wounding 32

Four missiles launched from Syria hit Reyhanlı district in Hatay, killing one person and wounding 32 others. Another missile was fired on Kilis last night.

22 January 2018

US Calls on Turkey 'not to Attack Afrin’

US Calls on Turkey 'not to Attack Afrin’

Spokesperson for the US State Department Nauert has reiterated her statement that “We are not building a border force” and called for Turkey not to attack Afrin.

19 January 2018

US: We Will Not Build Border Forces

US: We Will Not Build Border Forces

US Secretary of State Tillerson and Spokesperson for the Pentagon Pahon have said that they will not build “Border Security Force” under the commandership of the SDF.

18 January 2018

Erdoğan on Including PYD-YPG to Syrian Settlement Process: Assad Also Opposes

Erdoğan on Including PYD-YPG to Syrian Settlement Process: Assad Also Opposes

Following the meeting with President Putin and Rouhani in Sochi, Russia, concerning the crisis in Syria, Erdoğan has stated that participation from all segments of Syria is required and underlined that PYD and YPG should not be included.

24 November 2017

Joint Declaration by Turkey, Russia, Iran Upon Meeting on Syrian Settlement Process

Joint Declaration by Turkey, Russia, Iran Upon Meeting on Syrian Settlement Process

Following their meeting in Sochi, Russia concerning the crisis in Syria, Presidents Putin, Erdoğan and Rouhani have adapted a joint declaration. The focus of declaration was Syria's territorial integrity.

23 November 2017