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‘Eight children died in Syria’s Al Hol camp in less than a week’

‘Eight children died in Syria’s Al Hol camp in less than a week’

UNICEF has raised concerns that eight children under the age of five died in the Al Hol refugee and displacement camp in northeastern Syria in less than a week.

Turkey denounces US firm's oil deal with SDF

Turkey denounces US firm's oil deal with SDF

An oil firm has reportedly signed a deal with the SDF for oil extraction and improvement of oil fields in eastern and northeastern Syria.

Bomb attack on joint patrol of Turkey, Russia in Syria's Idlib leaves three wounded

Bomb attack on joint patrol of Turkey, Russia in Syria's Idlib leaves three wounded

Turkey and Russia have been conducting joint patrols since mid-March to ensure cessation of hostilities.

‘Turkey’s Military Consultancy to Libya’s UN-Recognized Government to Continue’

NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATEMENT

‘Turkey’s Military Consultancy to Libya’s UN-Recognized Government to Continue’

Unable to meet since January 30 due to coronavirus outbreak, the National Security Council (NSC) has convened under the chairpersonship of President Erdoğan. A written statement has been released following the meeting.

Vehicle Bomb Attack in Syria's Afrin Leaves 40 Dead, Including 11 Children

Vehicle Bomb Attack in Syria's Afrin Leaves 40 Dead, Including 11 Children

The attack in the northwestern Syrian city came while people were shopping for Ramadan fast breaking.

Fighters From 10 Countries Follow Rojava Kurds to Respond Guterres's Call for Immediate Global Cease-Fire

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Fighters From 10 Countries Follow Rojava Kurds to Respond Guterres's Call for Immediate Global Cease-Fire

UN Secretary General Guterres Friday called people for "citizen action" to add their voice by signing a petition started by social media networking site Avaaz, to further the call for a worldwide ceasefire."

4 April 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

COVID-19: An Ironical Justification for a Truce on Erdoğan’s Western Front

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COVID-19: An Ironical Justification for a Truce on Erdoğan’s Western Front

The pandemic, while killing the neglected subjects of nation states, ironically saves Erdoğan from another embarrassment and provides him and his European adversaries the justification for burying axes out of a cynical war on the Western Front.

29 March 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

UN Calls for Ceasefire in Idlib: ‘Crisis has Reached a Horrifying New Level’

UN Calls for Ceasefire in Idlib: ‘Crisis has Reached a Horrifying New Level’

UN Under-Secretary for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock has released a written statement on northwest Syria and said that “the only option is a ceasefire.”

18 February 2020

Defense Minister: Turkey to 'Control the Field' in Idlib

Defense Minister: Turkey to 'Control the Field' in Idlib

Turkey has recently sent large reinforcements to Syria's Idlib, including tanks, heavy weapons and commando troops.

13 February 2020

Syria's Parliament Recognizes Armenian Genocide

Syria's Parliament Recognizes Armenian Genocide

The parliament has unanimously passed a resolution recognizing and condemning the genocide.

13 February 2020

US Representative for Syria Jeffrey Expresses Support for Turkey in Idlib

US Representative for Syria Jeffrey Expresses Support for Turkey in Idlib

US Representative for Syria Jeffrey has said, “We agree with Turkey regarding the legal situation in Idlib. We support the presence and legitimate interests of Turkey in Idlib.”

13 February 2020

Secretary General Stoltenberg: NATO Provides Support to Turkey

Secretary General Stoltenberg: NATO Provides Support to Turkey

Addressing the reporters in a press conference, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg has indicated that they are “very concerned about the situation in Idlib.”

13 February 2020

Russia: The Reason of Current Deterioration in Idlib is Turkey

Russia: The Reason of Current Deterioration in Idlib is Turkey

Spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Russia Zakharova has said, "We see the reasons for the current deterioration in Turkey's chronic failure to fulfill its commitments under the Sochi memorandum.”

13 February 2020

Erdoğan: If Any Harm Comes to Our Troops, We will Hit Regime Forces Anywhere

Erdoğan: If Any Harm Comes to Our Troops, We will Hit Regime Forces Anywhere

Speaking at the weekly group meeting of his party, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “We will not wait for the outcome of those endless meetings and will take steps to do whatever we need to do right now.”

12 February 2020

Migration is at its Highest Level in Syria, What are the Latest Developments in Idlib?

Migration is at its Highest Level in Syria, What are the Latest Developments in Idlib?

According to a recent statement by the UN, the largest number of people have been displaced in a single period since the civil war broke out in Syria. The tension has been escalating in Idlib. We have compiled the latest developments.

12 February 2020

US Secretary of State Pompeo: We Stand by Our NATO Ally Turkey

US Secretary of State Pompeo: We Stand by Our NATO Ally Turkey

Sharing a brief message about the latest developments in Syria’s Idlib, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said, “The ongoing assaults by the Assad regime and Russia must stop.”

12 February 2020

Syria: Turkey Cannot Dissuade the Army from its Operations to Ensure Security, Stability

Syria: Turkey Cannot Dissuade the Army from its Operations to Ensure Security, Stability

In a statement issued by the Syria’s General Command of the Army, it has been indicated that Turkey is “in violation of international law and the concept of the sovereignty of independent states.”

12 February 2020

MHP Chair: Turkey Should Review Relations with Russia

MHP Chair: Turkey Should Review Relations with Russia

In the wake of the attacks in Syria that claimed the lives of 12 soldiers, Devlet Bahçeli, an ally of President Erdoğan, has said, "Turkish nation should plan to enter Damascus."

11 February 2020

Delegations of Turkey, Russia Meet After Idlib Attack

Delegations of Turkey, Russia Meet After Idlib Attack

Ankara has said that it won't be deterred by the recent attacks in Idlib, where it lost 12 soldiers in eight days.

11 February 2020

Five Soldiers Killed in Syria's Idlib

Five Soldiers Killed in Syria's Idlib

Five soldiers have been killed in an attack by Syrian government forces in Taftanaz, Idlib, where Turkey's army recently set up an observation post.

10 February 2020

UN Calls for International Cooperation on Idlib

UN Calls for International Cooperation on Idlib

United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen has warned that the conflict in Syria’s Idlib “risks developing into a bloody and protracted last stand on the Turkish border, with grave consequences for civilians.”

7 February 2020

Erdoğan: If Syrian Regime Doesn't Withdraw, Turkey will Make This Happen

Erdoğan: If Syrian Regime Doesn't Withdraw, Turkey will Make This Happen

The Syrian army must fall back from Turkey's observation posts in northwestern Syria this month or Turkey will force the issue, the President has warned.

5 February 2020

Erdoğan: There is No Need for Conflict with Russia

Erdoğan: There is No Need for Conflict with Russia

Turkey will keep its military observations in Idlib despite an attack by the Syrian army because they "play a vital role," the President has said.

5 February 2020

Syria Accuses Turkey of ‘Colonialist Activities’

Syria Accuses Turkey of ‘Colonialist Activities’

Vice Foreign Minister of Syria Faisal Mekdad has stated that “colonialist activities such as population displacement, the raising of the Turkish flag and the opening of Turkish schools are not allowed in Syrian territory.”

4 February 2020

Erdoğan: We are Determined to Continue Our Operations in Syria

Erdoğan: We are Determined to Continue Our Operations in Syria

Addressing reporters at Atatürk Airport before leaving İstanbul for Ukraine, President Erdoğan has said, “We are determined to continue our operations for the security of our country, people and our brothers and sisters in Idlib.”

3 February 2020

Erdoğan: Turkey will Never Recognize Trump's Palestine Plan

Erdoğan: Turkey will Never Recognize Trump's Palestine Plan

"Leaving Jerusalem entirely in Israel's bloody claws will be the greatest evil for all humanity," the President has remarked.

31 January 2020

US: 700 Thousand People in Idlib on the Move Towards Turkey

US: 700 Thousand People in Idlib on the Move Towards Turkey

Russia and Syria have conducted 200 airstrikes on Idlib in the past three days, James Jeffrey has said.

31 January 2020

Erdoğan: Leaving Jerusalem to Israel Unacceptable

Erdoğan: Leaving Jerusalem to Israel Unacceptable

The President has slammed Donald Trump's so-called Middle East peace plan ignores Palestinians' rights and attempts to legitimize Israel's occupation.

29 January 2020

Foreign Minister: Haftar Seeking Military Solution, Unlike Syrian Regime

Foreign Minister: Haftar Seeking Military Solution, Unlike Syrian Regime

Minister Çavuşoğlu has addressed a panel in Ankara, making remarks on the crises in Libya and Syria.

15 January 2020

Erdoğan: Putschist Haftar Ran Away

Erdoğan: Putschist Haftar Ran Away

The President has lashed out at Libya's General Haftar, who left Moscow today without signing a ceasefire agreement with the Turkey-backed Tripoli government.

14 January 2020

Erdoğan: 80,000 People Migrating from Syria’s Idlib to Turkey

Erdoğan: 80,000 People Migrating from Syria’s Idlib to Turkey

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has stated that 80 thousand people are migrating from Syria’s Idlib towards the border of Turkey. “In such a case, Turkey will not bear the burden of this migration all alone”, Erdoğan has said.

23 December 2019

Trump Says Turkey Doing a 'Good Job' in Syria, He and Erdoğan Get Along 'Very Well'

Trump Says Turkey Doing a 'Good Job' in Syria, He and Erdoğan Get Along 'Very Well'

Trump and Erdoğan have had an "unplanned" meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

5 December 2019