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National Security Council Says Syria Offensive to Continue, Urges US, Russia to Fulfill Agreements

National Security Council Says Syria Offensive to Continue, Urges US, Russia to Fulfill Agreements

"We call on the international community to support Turkey, which aims for the safe and voluntary return of Syrians to their country without any discrimination based on ethnicity or religion," the council has said.

27 November 2019

Russia Calls on SDF to Join Syrian Army

Russia Calls on SDF to Join Syrian Army

Moscow intends to facilitate dialogue between Damascus and the Kurds, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister has said.

26 November 2019

Pentagon: Northern Syrian Oil Revenue will Go to SDF

Pentagon: Northern Syrian Oil Revenue will Go to SDF

US Department of Defense (Pentagon) Chief Spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman has addressed the allegations that the oil revenue to be collected in northern Syria will go to US companies.

20 November 2019

Erdoğan Says He Returned Trump's Threatening Letter

Erdoğan Says He Returned Trump's Threatening Letter

Trump and Erdoğan have commented on the developments in Syria and economic relations between Turkey and the US in a joint press conference after meeting at the White House.

14 November 2019

Assad: China, Russia and Iran will Have Priority in Rebuilding Syria

Assad: China, Russia and Iran will Have Priority in Rebuilding Syria

Giving an interview to Russia Today after a year, President of Syria Bashar al Assad has spoken about a series of issues such as the civil war in Syria, Turkey’s operation into northern part of the country and the death of ISIS leader Baghdadi.

11 November 2019

Parliament of France Officially Condemns Operation Peace Spring

Parliament of France Officially Condemns Operation Peace Spring

The Parliament of France has “strongly condemned” the military operation of Turkish Armed Forces into northern Syria. The Parliament has “affirmed its unwavering support for the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which have remained as their allies.”

31 October 2019

Ministry of Defense of Russia: Withdrawal of YPG Completed

Ministry of Defense of Russia: Withdrawal of YPG Completed

The 150-hour time given to the YPG to withdraw from Turkey-Syria border as agreed by Turkey and Russia ended at 6 p.m. yesterday. Around half an hour before the deadline, Russia has announced that “the pullout has been completed ahead of schedule”.

30 October 2019

Two Reasons For Turkey's Advance into Syria That You will Not Have Heard About

PENNED BY CELAL CAHİT AĞAR & STEPHEN BOEHM

Two Reasons For Turkey's Advance into Syria That You will Not Have Heard About

While analyses of the operation are mostly focused on the historical conflict with the Kurds and Ankara's national security concerns, the economic crisis and President Erdoğan's political challenges have been overlooked.

26 October 2019 Celal Cahit Ağar,Steffen Boehm

Defense Ministry: Five Soldiers Wounded in Syria's Ras al-Ayn

Defense Ministry: Five Soldiers Wounded in Syria's Ras al-Ayn

Soldiers were "attacked by the PKK/YPG terrorists while they were carrying out a reconnaissance and surveillance operation", the ministry has stated.

24 October 2019

Statement by President Trump on Syria: US Sanctions on Turkey Lifted

Statement by President Trump on Syria: US Sanctions on Turkey Lifted

US President Trump has held a statement regarding Turkey’s operation into northern Syria. Referring to Turkey’s agreement with the US and Russia, Trump has announced that “he instructed the Secretary of Treasury to lift the US sanctions on Turkey.”

24 October 2019

Kremlin: If Kurds Don't Withdraw, Turkey will Target Them

Kremlin: If Kurds Don't Withdraw, Turkey will Target Them

If the YPG does not withdraw from border areas in accordance with the Moscow-Ankara deal, forces of Russia and Syria will pull back and pave the way for Turkey to "crush" them, according to Peskov.

23 October 2019

Erdoğan, Putin Agree to Remove YPG from Turkey-Syria Border Within 150 Hours

Erdoğan, Putin Agree to Remove YPG from Turkey-Syria Border Within 150 Hours

Turkey and Russia have signed a 10-article agreement on Syria after a six-hour meeting between Erdoğan and Putin.

22 October 2019

Around 700-800 SDF Members Have Withdrawn, Says President Erdoğan

Around 700-800 SDF Members Have Withdrawn, Says President Erdoğan

Addressing reporters before leaving Turkey for Russia, President Erdoğan has stated that around 700-800 SDF members have withdrawn from northern Syria and the remaining 1,200-1,300 are planning to retreat from the region.

22 October 2019

Turkey Has 'No Designs on Syrian Land', US May Keep Some Troops Near Oilfields

OPERATION PEACE SPRING

Turkey Has 'No Designs on Syrian Land', US May Keep Some Troops Near Oilfields

Here are today's updates on Turkey's military operation in Syria.

21 October 2019

From HDP to Opposition: It is not Time to Stay Silent

4 HDP CO-MAYORS DETAINED

From HDP to Opposition: It is not Time to Stay Silent

Holding a statement for the press at Parliament, HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç has said, “The government keeps on seizing people’s will by using the war as an excuse. They are intimidating the entire public opposition”.

21 October 2019

‘If Russia Removes YPG in Company with Syrian Army, We will not Object’

ÇAVUŞOĞLU SPEAKS TO BBC HARD TALK

‘If Russia Removes YPG in Company with Syrian Army, We will not Object’

Around the time when US Vice President Mike Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo arrived in Ankara, an interview of Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to BBC Hard Talk has been published.

17 October 2019

İYİ Party Chair: How will you Protect the Nation from Economic Sanctions?

GROUP MEETING

İYİ Party Chair: How will you Protect the Nation from Economic Sanctions?

İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener has said, “We are struggling for the territorial integrity of Syria against the state of Syria with the ones who has broken Syria into pieces. This sentence is equally as consistent as the Syria policy pursued for 10 years.”

15 October 2019

US Vice President Pence to Come to Turkey for Ceasefire Negotiations

US Vice President Pence to Come to Turkey for Ceasefire Negotiations

In the wake of a series of US sanctions imposed on Turkey over its Syria operation, Vice President Mike Pence has indicated that “Trump spoke to Erdoğan and asked for immediate ceasefire.” Pence will be in Ankara for negotiations.

15 October 2019

‘Operation Peace Spring’: Border Provinces, Investigations, Bans

‘Operation Peace Spring’: Border Provinces, Investigations, Bans

On the sixth day of Turkey’s “Operation Peace Spring” into northern Syria, we have compiled the developments unfolding on Turkey-Syria border, casualties and bans and investigations about the operation.

14 October 2019

Which Countries Have Stopped Arms Export to Turkey After Syria Operation?

UK, ITALY AND CZECHIA HAVE JOINED

Which Countries Have Stopped Arms Export to Turkey After Syria Operation?

Ahead of a European Union (EU) Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting to discuss Turkey's operation into northern Syria, we have compiled which countries have suspended or stopped arms export to Turkey and which countries are in favor of an embargo.

14 October 2019

Two Civilians Killed in Mortar Attack to Town Bordering Syria

Two Civilians Killed in Mortar Attack to Town Bordering Syria

Two people have been killed and two have been wounded in Urfa's Suruç district.

11 October 2019

From EU to Erdoğan: We Won’t Accept Blackmail

From EU to Erdoğan: We Won’t Accept Blackmail

Currently in a state visit in Cyprus, President of the European Council Donald Tusk has responded to President Erdoğan's statements: “We will never accept that refugees are weaponized and used to blackmail us”.

11 October 2019

Three Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Syria Operation

Three Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Syria Operation

The Ministry of Defense has announced that three soldiers have lost their lives in "Operation Peace Spring" launched by Turkey into northern Syria.

11 October 2019

HDP: We Call on Everybody to Form a Democratic Front Against the War

HDP: We Call on Everybody to Form a Democratic Front Against the War

HDP Co-Chair Temelli has called on the government to immediately end the Syria offensive.

10 October 2019

UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting on Turkey's Military Operation in Syria

UN Security Council to Hold Emergency Meeting on Turkey's Military Operation in Syria

The meeting has been called by the European members of the UNSC.

10 October 2019

Kocaeli Governorship Bans Demonstrations Against Syria Operation

Kocaeli Governorship Bans Demonstrations Against Syria Operation

The Governorship of Kocaeli has announced that all types of demonstrations and events to be held in protest against Turkey’s Operation Peace Spring launched into northern Syria have been banned for 15 days as of October 10.

10 October 2019

Erdoğan Says Trump 'Tweets to Ease Pressure'

Erdoğan Says Trump 'Tweets to Ease Pressure'

The US President is under pressure from politicians and the media and the military bureaucracy does not carry out his orders, Erdoğan has suggested.

10 October 2019

Trump: If Erdoğan Tries to Wipe Out the Kurds, I will Wipe out Their Economy

Trump: If Erdoğan Tries to Wipe Out the Kurds, I will Wipe out Their Economy

Asked by a journalist “whether he is concerned that Erdoğan will wipe out the Kurds”, US President Donald Trump said, “I will wipe out its economy if that happens. I hope that he will act rationally”.

10 October 2019

21 People Detained in Mardin Over Their Social Media Messages About Syria Operation

21 People Detained in Mardin Over Their Social Media Messages About Syria Operation

Shortly after the Directorate General of Security announced that a legal action has been taken against 78 people due to their social media messages on Turkey’s operation into northern Syria, 21 people have been detained in Mardin.

10 October 2019

Joint Statement by 28 EU Countries: Cease the Unilateral Military Action

Joint Statement by 28 EU Countries: Cease the Unilateral Military Action

Releasing a joint statement, 28 EU countries have “called upon Turkey to cease the unilateral military action”. The countries have further underlined that “a so-called ‘safe zone’ is unlikely to satisfy international refugee criteria for refugee return”.

Military Operation in Syria: Reactions from Europe, US

Military Operation in Syria: Reactions from Europe, US

European Commission President has called on Turkey to stop the operation while the NATO Secretary General has said "Turkey has legitimate concerns."

Turkey Starts Ground Offensive in Northern Syria

Turkey Starts Ground Offensive in Northern Syria

Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) have launched a cross-border military operation into northern Syria. The Ministry of National Defense has announced that Turkey has also started ground offensive into the region as of 10.30 p.m.