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Turkey releases statement on Jarablus, al-Bab attacks

Turkey releases statement on Jarablus, al-Bab attacks

Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense has announced that ballistic missiles targeted northern Jarablus and al-Bab districts in Syria.

‘Turkey arrested and illegally transferred over 60 people from Syria’

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH

‘Turkey arrested and illegally transferred over 60 people from Syria’

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has announced that Turkey and the Syrian National Army arrested and illegally transferred at least 63 Syrian nationals from northeast Syria to Turkey to face trial on serious charges that could lead to life in prison.

3 February 2021

Question on ‘war crimes’ returned to MP because of ‘personal opinion’

UN REPORT ON SYRIA

Question on ‘war crimes’ returned to MP because of ‘personal opinion’

HDP MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu submitted a Parliamentary question regarding the UN report documenting the war crimes and rights violations in Syria. The MP’s question has been returned to him on the grounds of “personal opinion.”

TRT Arabi reporter Hüseyin Hattab killed in Syria

TRT Arabi reporter Hüseyin Hattab killed in Syria

Hüseyin Hattab, a reporter for the Arabic edition of Turkey’s state channel TRT, has lost his life in an armed attack in al-Bab city in Syria.

14 December 2020

Bomb attack in Syria: 2 soldiers lose their lives

Bomb attack in Syria: 2 soldiers lose their lives

Two gendarmerie personnel have lost their lives and eight others have been injured in a bomb attack carried out in Ras al-Ayn district in northeastern Syria, according to a statement released by the Governor’s Office of Urfa.

11 December 2020

‘Observation posts in Syria were not sustainable for Turkey’

ASSOC. PROF. KELEŞOĞLU

‘Observation posts in Syria were not sustainable for Turkey’

We have spoken with political scientist Assoc. Prof. Erhan Keleşoğlu about the recent reports that Turkey has been withdrawing its troops from the Morek observation post in northwest Syria.

20 October 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Letter by MEPs: Turkey’s crimes in Syria must be investigated

Letter by MEPs: Turkey’s crimes in Syria must be investigated

In a letter addressed to European Parliament President Sassoli, 68 Members of the Parliament demand that “the government of Turkey cease its political, economic, and military support for all groups who are part of systematic human rights violations.”

20 October 2020

Reports: Turkey withdraws from Morek base in Syria

Reports: Turkey withdraws from Morek base in Syria

Reuters news agency has reported that Turkey has been withdrawing its troops from the Morek observation post in northwest Syria while it has been "consolidating its presence elsewhere in the region.”

20 October 2020

'Unless the Syrian territorial integrity is solved, Kurdish issue may explode'

RUSSIA'S FM SERGEY LAVROV

'Unless the Syrian territorial integrity is solved, Kurdish issue may explode'

Sergey Lavrov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has indicated that “if the issue of Syrian territorial integrity is not solved, Kurdish problem may explode.”

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

Erdoğan and Macron talk on the phone amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

The issues of Libya and Syria along with the Eastern Mediterranean were discussed in the conversation, which lasted more than an hour, according to a statement released by the Elysee Palace following the meeting.

23 September 2020

Bomb attack claims 9 lives, wounds 43 others in Syria’s Afrin

Bomb attack claims 9 lives, wounds 43 others in Syria’s Afrin

Nine people have lost their lives and 43 people have been wounded after an explosives-laden small truck went off in Syria’s northwestern district of Afrin.

15 September 2020

‘We have exciting developments on the Syrian account,’ says US Special Envoy Jeffrey

OFFICIAL VISIT TO TURKEY

‘We have exciting developments on the Syrian account,’ says US Special Envoy Jeffrey

US Representative for Syria James Jeffrey has arrived in Turkey with an accompanying delegation to discuss the latest situation in Syria. He has addressed the reporters after his plane landed in Ankara yesterday evening.

‘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

PENNED BY ERTUĞRUL KÜRKCÜ

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

PENNED BY ERTUĞRUL KÜRKÇÜ

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