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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.

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

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

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.

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Barzani visits Erdoğan as Turkey launches airstrikes in KRG, northern Syria

Turkey's airstrikes with fighter jets and drones targeted several locations in Iraq's Kurdistan region and a town in SDF-held areas in Syria's north.

3 February 2022

'More than 1,000 women kidnapped in Syria's Afrin since Turkey's capture'

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

'More than 1,000 women kidnapped in Syria's Afrin since Turkey's capture'

"Afrin has become a center of looting, robbery, rape and ethnic cleansing," MP Uca has said.

15 December 2021

Four soldiers lose their lives in Iraq, Syria

Four soldiers lose their lives in Iraq, Syria

According to the statement released by Turkey's Ministry of National Defense, three soldiers have lost their lives in Iraq. Falling from a high place in Syria’s Idlib, one soldier has passed away at hospital.

9 December 2021

Facing deportation over news on ‘banana-eating videos’, journalist Shamaa released

Facing deportation over news on ‘banana-eating videos’, journalist Shamaa released

Having reported on the ‘banana-eating videos’ of Syrian people in protest against the targeting remarks of a citizen in a street interview, journalist Majed Shamaa, who was sent to a removal center to be deported from Turkey, has been released.

9 November 2021

Biden 'surely' warned Erdoğan against a new Syria offensive, says former US envoy

Biden 'surely' warned Erdoğan against a new Syria offensive, says former US envoy

President Erdoğan wasn't able to convince his US counterpart for a new operation, according to Jeffrey.

4 November 2021

Turkey’s Parliament passes motion extending troop deployment in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon

Turkey’s Parliament passes motion extending troop deployment in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon

The motion extending troop deployment in Iraq and Syria has been passed by the ruling AKP, MHP and İYİ Party while the motion of continued participation in a Lebanon peacekeeping mission has also been backed by the main opposition CHP.

27 October 2021

As Ankara signals new military offensive, YPG expects 'dangerous deal' between Russia, Turkey

As Ankara signals new military offensive, YPG expects 'dangerous deal' between Russia, Turkey

A YPG spokesperson has said that Russia pursues its own interest in Syria while the Damascus government acts "irresponsibly."

19 October 2021

‘Climate change’ added to the name of Turkey’s Ministry of Environment and Urbanization

‘Climate change’ added to the name of Turkey’s Ministry of Environment and Urbanization

Speaking after the Presidential cabinet meeting, AKP Chair and President Erdoğan has announced that the status of the Directorate General of Migration Management will be increased to the Presidency of Migration Management.

12 October 2021

Attack in Syria: 2 police officers lose their lives

Attack in Syria: 2 police officers lose their lives

Two special operations police officers have lost their lives and two police officers have been wounded in an attack in Azaz in Syria.

11 October 2021

UN report alleges ‘Turkey facilitated recruitment of children in Libya’

UN report alleges ‘Turkey facilitated recruitment of children in Libya’

The report of the UN’s Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya has claimed that “Turkey facilitated the recruitment of Syrian children to fight alongside the GNA against the LNA in exchange for payment”. Turkey has dismissed the allegations.