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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.

CHP leader promises to repatriate refugees, mend relations with Damascus

CHP leader promises to repatriate refugees, mend relations with Damascus

Turkey should send refugees back to Syria and deploy a peacekeeping force if necessary, Kılıçdaroğlu has said.

28 September 2021

‘ISIS qadi’ who ordered the burning of Turkey’s two soldiers arrested

‘ISIS qadi’ who ordered the burning of Turkey’s two soldiers arrested

Detained as part of the investigation into the burning of soldiers Fethi Şahin and Sefter Taş, Jamal Abdulrahman Alwi from Syria has been arrested by the criminal judgeship of peace following the related formalities at the police station.

20 September 2021

‘Syria is not fit for the safe and dignified return of refugees’

UNITED NATIONS

‘Syria is not fit for the safe and dignified return of refugees’

According to the latest report of the UN Syria Commission of Inquiry, Syria is not fit for the safe and dignified returns of refugees and this year’s upsurge in fighting and the return to violence are causes for alarm.

15 September 2021

Turkey is ‘working to send refugees to their countries’

FOREIGN MINISTER

Turkey is ‘working to send refugees to their countries’

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said that “Turkey is carrying out works, especially with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, to ensure that refugees, especially Syrians, return to their countries.”

13 September 2021

Turkey says it 'neutralized' seven YPG members after killing of two soldiers in northwest Syria

Turkey says it 'neutralized' seven YPG members after killing of two soldiers in northwest Syria

Two soldiers lost their lives on Saturday in a missile attack on an armored personnel carrier.

US includes Turkey on list of countries using child soldiers

US includes Turkey on list of countries using child soldiers

Turkey was placed on the list of countries due to its "tangible" support to an armed group in Syria using child soldiers, according to the US Department of State.

Syria's deputy foreign minister says Sedat Peker's claims are true

Syria's deputy foreign minister says Sedat Peker's claims are true

The convicted mob boss claimed that a private military contractor with close ties to the government had been sending weapons to the Nusra Front.

Turkey-France relations 'unusually tense,' says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Turkey-France relations 'unusually tense,' says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Ahead of today's meeting with his counterpart Le Drian, the minister wrote an opinion piece for daily L'Opinion.

Turkey denounces Syria's presidential elections

Turkey denounces Syria's presidential elections

Casting his vote in a former stronghold of armed groups fighting the Damascus government, Assad dismissed criticism, asserting that the election showed Syria's unity.

Two soldiers lose their lives in Syria's Afrin

Two soldiers lose their lives in Syria's Afrin

At least three YPG members were "neutralized" in clashes with the YPG, according to the Ministry of Defense.