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'Eight children killed, 24 wounded in Türkiye's recent drone strikes in northern Syria'

'Eight children killed, 24 wounded in Türkiye's recent drone strikes in northern Syria'

Over the past few weeks, local media outlets and war monitoring groups have reported drone and artillery strikes carried out in the region by Türkiye, which has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.

New military offensive in Syria 'unacceptable,' says Lavrov

New military offensive in Syria 'unacceptable,' says Lavrov

Türkiye's president previously implied that Russia would give the green light for a new operation if Ankara reconciled with Damascus.

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Türkiye's FM rules out meeting between Erdoğan, Assad in Uzbekistan

Iran-based media outlets had claimed that the two leaders would meet in Uzbekistan. Çavuşoğlu refuted the reports, noting that Assad was not invited to the event.

ISIS member who allegedly ordered burning of soldiers wants release in exchange for testimony

ISIS member who allegedly ordered burning of soldiers wants release in exchange for testimony

The suspect claimed he wasn't the "qadi" who ordered the killings and claimed to know his identity and whereabouts.

Senior AKP official says level of dialogue between Türkiye, Syria may increase

Senior AKP official says level of dialogue between Türkiye, Syria may increase

Government ally Bahçeli has also announced support for increased dialogue between Ankara and Damascus.

Seeking green light for operation against Kurds, Türkiye faces backlash from allies in Syria

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Seeking green light for operation against Kurds, Türkiye faces backlash from allies in Syria

Widespread protests against Türkiye in northwestern Syria • Another music festival is banned after pressure from Islamic groups • Threats, lawsuits against journalists • Top court admits Tuğluk's condition may worsen, but refuses to order her release

15 August 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

"We must somehow make the opposition and the regime in Syria come to terms. Otherwise, there will be no lasting peace," Çavuşoğlu has said. His remarks triggered protests in the Türkiye-controlled parts of Syria.

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

"We maintain a firm position on Finland and Sweden. The NATO membership of these two countries will not be approved until the promises made to our country are fulfilled," the president has said.

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

Erdoğan meets Putin in Sochi

In their second meeting in 17 days, which took about four hours, the two leaders discussed a variety of issues, including the Ukraine grain deal and Türkiye's intentions for a new Syria offensive.

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

Erdoğan says US should leave Syria, optimistic about F-16 purchase

The recent US House legislation to restrict the sale of the fighter jets to Turkey would not be "binding," according to the president.

Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

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Putin, Raisi reiterate commitment to Syria's territorial integrity as Erdoğan vows to fight YPG

President Erdoğan said Turkey is determined to fight the Kurdish groups while the leaders of Russia and Iran said the Damascus government should take control of the entire country.

US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

ISIS would take advantage of such an offensive, according to Pentagon and State Department officials.

UNSC extends cross-border aid delivery to Syria through Turkey

UNSC extends cross-border aid delivery to Syria through Turkey

After Russia vetoed a one-year extension, the council members agreed to extend aid deliveries for six months. The US, the UK and France abstained from the vote in protest of Russia's rejection of the previous resolution.

Russia tries to 'persuade' Turkey to peaceful solution in Syria

Russia tries to 'persuade' Turkey to peaceful solution in Syria

Russia's special envoy for Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev has said,"Turkey's launching an operation in northern Syria against Kurdish formations are unreasonable."

Syria's parliament says Turkey's planned offensive 'illegitimate'

Syria's parliament says Turkey's planned offensive 'illegitimate'

What Turkey describes as "safe zones" is nothing but occupation and aggression, according to Syria's lawmakers.

Assad says Syria will 'resist Turkey' in case of a military incursion

Assad says Syria will 'resist Turkey' in case of a military incursion

Since late May, Turkey has expressed its intention to launch a new military offensive into the Kurdish-controlled regions in Syria's north.

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

People in Syria's Afrin storm electricity distribution company in protest against Turkey

People in Syria's Afrin storm electricity distribution company in protest against Turkey

The crowd chanted "Syria is a free country, Turks must leave" in protests amid increasing electricity prices and power cuts.

'Turkey among countries where grain Russia stole from Ukraine is sold'

UKRAINE'S ENVOY TO TURKEY

'Turkey among countries where grain Russia stole from Ukraine is sold'

Ambassador Bodnar asked for help from Turkey to "identify those responsible for the sales and shipments of grain which are stolen from Ukraine."

Russia voices opposition to new Syria offensive by Turkey as Damascus deploys troops

Russia voices opposition to new Syria offensive by Turkey as Damascus deploys troops

"Such a move would be a direct violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the spokesperson of Russia's Foreign Ministry has said.

Erdoğan names two towns in Syria for new military offensive, US reiterates opposition

Erdoğan names two towns in Syria for new military offensive, US reiterates opposition

Turkey has long asked the US and Russia to end the presence of the Kurdish groups in the towns of Tell Rifaat and Manbij.

Interior Ministry: Over 500,000 Syrians have voluntarily returned to their country

Interior Ministry: Over 500,000 Syrians have voluntarily returned to their country

"Increasing this figure depends on the stabilization of the region and providing shelters for the people there" Soylu has said.

'We will not ask for permission from anyone regarding the operation in Syria'

'We will not ask for permission from anyone regarding the operation in Syria'

Turkey's Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın has said: "It is Turkey's most legitimate right to take steps in this direction to protect our border security."

Turkey's presidential spokesperson discusses Syria with US' Sullivan

Turkey's presidential spokesperson discusses Syria with US' Sullivan

While Turkey stressed the importance of the "fight against terrorism" and "Syria's territorial integrity," the White House said the existing lines of ceasefire should be maintained.

Kılıçdaroğlu's wild claims, Erdoğan's wild card

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Kılıçdaroğlu's wild claims, Erdoğan's wild card

Main opposition leader takes on Erdoğan • A new Syria offensive in exchange for approving NATO bids of Sweden and Finland? • Concert bans continue apace • New bill seeking prison sentences for "disinformation"

28 May 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

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.

New Syria offensive: 'Erdoğan is trying to regain the prestige he has lost'

New Syria offensive: 'Erdoğan is trying to regain the prestige he has lost'

"They may plant a flag somewhere and say, 'Let's do the elections.' If many soldiers are lost, they may say, 'Let's avenge our martyrs' to gain something out of it. So, Erdoğan will try to make gains out of this situation in one way or another," says Assoc. Prof. Yörük.

26 May 2022 Ruken Tuncel

'We need to do what is necessary'

'We need to do what is necessary'

FM Çavuşoğlu has spoken about Turkey's plans for a new offensive into northern Syria.

Nine-year-old child dies after being shot in head near Turkey-Syria border

Nine-year-old child dies after being shot in head near Turkey-Syria border

“The state is obliged to provide safe places to live for children,” said the Urfa Bar Association about the death of the child.

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.”

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into refugee's killing near Turkey-Syria border

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into refugee's killing near Turkey-Syria border

Ridwan Îd Numan El Ehmed was killed while crossing into Turkey from Syria in November 2021.

Two people found shot dead near Turkey-Syria border

Two people found shot dead near Turkey-Syria border

There were marks of torture on the people's bodies, according to reports.