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Germany's interior minister urges Türkiye for 'proportionate response to terrorism'

Germany's interior minister urges Türkiye for 'proportionate response to terrorism'

Interior Minister Soylu hosted Germany's Nancy Fraeser in Ankara.

23 November 2022

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

Türkiye continues artillery strikes on northern Syria as US, Russia call for de-escalation

The army shelled several areas in northern Syria after rocket and mortar attacks injured eight security personnel and killed three civilians in border areas. The European Parliament, Sweden and Iraq also called for restraint.

22 November 2022

Syria airstrikes: NATO chief says Türkiye's response to 'terrorism' should be 'proportionate'

Syria airstrikes: NATO chief says Türkiye's response to 'terrorism' should be 'proportionate'

Türkiye is the country "that suffers from terrorist attacks the most" among the NATO allies, Stoltenberg has said.

21 November 2022

Several detained in protests against Türkiye's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan

Several detained in protests against Türkiye's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan

The police did not allow demonstrations and battered the protesters. In three cities, governors issued demonstration bans.

21 November 2022

Türkiye's military operations in Syria won't be limited to airstrikes, says Erdoğan

Türkiye's military operations in Syria won't be limited to airstrikes, says Erdoğan

The president has once again signaled a ground offensive, following Sunday's airstrikes targeting dozens of locations in Syria and Iraq.

21 November 2022

Mortar attack from northern Syria kills three, including a child, in southeast Türkiye

Mortar attack from northern Syria kills three, including a child, in southeast Türkiye

A mortar shell hit a school in Antep city in what was the third such attack following Türkiye's airstrikes in Syria and Iraq. A child and a teacher are among the killed while six others were injured, said the interior minister.

21 November 2022

European politicians denounce Türkiye's airstrikes on YPG in Syria

European politicians denounce Türkiye's airstrikes on YPG in Syria

Türkiye's warplanes hit dozens of targets in Iraq and Syria. While European politicians denounced the attack, Brett McGurk said the US "wants to make sure that the border with Türkiye is secure."

21 November 2022

Eight security personnel injured in rocket attack targeting border area in southeast Türkiye

Eight security personnel injured in rocket attack targeting border area in southeast Türkiye

The attack came after Türkiye's large-scale airstrikes in Syria and Iraq.

21 November 2022

Türkiye launches airstrikes in Syria, Iraq: Dozens reportedly killed, including journalist, soldiers

Türkiye launches airstrikes in Syria, Iraq: Dozens reportedly killed, including journalist, soldiers

The strikes were carried out in retaliation to last week's bomb attack in İstanbul, the government said. Dozens of people, including Syrian government soldiers and SDF fighters, as well as a journalist, were reportedly killed in the raids.

20 November 2022

Top Erdoğan aide reflects on Türkiye's position on Russia-West confrontation

Top Erdoğan aide reflects on Türkiye's position on Russia-West confrontation

İbrahim Kalın also talked about the recent tensions with Greece and rapproachment with Syria.

13 October 2022

Erdoğan meets Pashinyan, says may meet Assad as well

EUROPEAN POLITICAL COMMUNITY

Erdoğan meets Pashinyan, says may meet Assad as well

The president had a series of meetings with other government leaders at the European Political Community summit in Prague.

Türkiye launches artillery strikes on SAA, SDF positions in Kobanî

Türkiye launches artillery strikes on SAA, SDF positions in Kobanî

Several soldiers and SDF members were killed and wounded in the attacks, according to reports.

21 September 2022

'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

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

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

TRIPARTITE SUMMIT

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.