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Turkish, Syrian forces clash amid ‘normalization’ talk

Turkish, Syrian forces clash amid ‘normalization’ talk

Turkish military in Idlib has responded for the first time to weeks of ongoing Syrian bombardment.

Criminal complaint against former Ahrar al-Sharqiya commander now graduating in Turkey

Criminal complaint against former Ahrar al-Sharqiya commander now graduating in Turkey

bianet reported last week that a commander of Ahrar al-Sharqiya, a war criminal organization in Syria graduated from the Artuklu University in Turkey, having studied there under a different name.

Father of three sent back to Syria for buying 5 packages of smuggled cigarettes

Father of three sent back to Syria for buying 5 packages of smuggled cigarettes

The Interior Ministry of Türkiye sent back over 500 thousand Syrians in the last eight months, making them sign a return document, involuntarily in many cases.

3 February 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Court bans access to bianet report upon request of military contractor

Court bans access to bianet report upon request of military contractor

In the report, associate professor Yörük says it is very likely that Türkiye is going to take over jihadist militants now in Syria and integrate them into SADAT or similar paramilitary structures.

13 January 2023

Defense ministers of Türkiye, Syria, Russia meet in Moscow

Defense ministers of Türkiye, Syria, Russia meet in Moscow

The highest-level meeting between Türkiye and Syria in over a decade comes amid Ankara's efforts to normalize relations with Damascus and launch a new ground offensive into the Kurdish-controlled regions in northern Syria.

29 December 2022

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

"We must somehow make the opposition and the regime in Syria come to terms. Otherwise, there will be no lasting peace," Çavuşoğlu has said. His remarks triggered protests in the Türkiye-controlled parts of Syria.

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.

1 Soldier Loses His Life in Hatay

1 Soldier Loses His Life in Hatay

Shot at Aşağıpulluyazı Border Post in Syrian border of Hatay, soldier has lost his life.

Syrian Representative to UN: Call for Ceasefire Should Include Afrin as Well

Syrian Representative to UN: Call for Ceasefire Should Include Afrin as Well

In his statement, the Syrian Representative to UN has stated that 13 anti-terror resolutions were passed and they all await “to be seriously put into effect”.

26 February 2018

Erdoğan on Including PYD-YPG to Syrian Settlement Process: Assad Also Opposes

Erdoğan on Including PYD-YPG to Syrian Settlement Process: Assad Also Opposes

Following the meeting with President Putin and Rouhani in Sochi, Russia, concerning the crisis in Syria, Erdoğan has stated that participation from all segments of Syria is required and underlined that PYD and YPG should not be included.

24 November 2017

Joint Declaration by Turkey, Russia, Iran Upon Meeting on Syrian Settlement Process

Joint Declaration by Turkey, Russia, Iran Upon Meeting on Syrian Settlement Process

Following their meeting in Sochi, Russia concerning the crisis in Syria, Presidents Putin, Erdoğan and Rouhani have adapted a joint declaration. The focus of declaration was Syria's territorial integrity.

23 November 2017

Syria: Turkey Should Immediately Withdraw from Idlib

Syria: Turkey Should Immediately Withdraw from Idlib

Syrian Foreign Ministry has reacted against Turkey entering Idlib as part of the operation launched in cooperation with the Free Syrian Army and demanded that soldiers of Turkish Army immediately withdraw from İdlib.

16 October 2017

UN: World Refugee Deaths Top 4,000 for the 4th Straight Year

UN: World Refugee Deaths Top 4,000 for the 4th Straight Year

In a press meeting in Geneva, IOM stated that 4,200 refugees have lost their lives world wide and the number of refugee deaths has topped 4,000 for the 4th straight year.

22 September 2017

Boat Carrying Refugees Sinks in Kuşadası

Boat Carrying Refugees Sinks in Kuşadası

A boat carrying refugees has sunk offshore Davutlar of Kuşadası district in İzmir. According to the initial findings, 11 people have lost their lives, nine others have been rescued.

1 Soldier Killed, 5 Others Injured in Al-Bab

1 Soldier Killed, 5 Others Injured in Al-Bab

One sergeant major has been killed and five other soldiers have been injured in a clash that erupted between the Turkish Armed Forces and ISIS in Syria’s city of Al-Bab.

26 January 2017

TSK Announces Death of 2 Soldiers Gone Missing Over 1.5 Months

TSK Announces Death of 2 Soldiers Gone Missing Over 1.5 Months

The Turkish Armed Forces has declared that two non-commissioner officers Kaşıkçı and Keskin with whom contact was lost 1.5 months ago have died and their bodies been brought to Turkey.

10 January 2017

‘Closing İncirlik Base Not on Agenda’, Says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

‘Closing İncirlik Base Not on Agenda’, Says Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu

Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has stated “Right now, closing the İncirlik Military Base is not on the agenda but if the states which come for ISIS will not provide support, there is no need for it to remain”.

Soldier Wounded in Al-Bab Dies in Ankara

Soldier Wounded in Al-Bab Dies in Ankara

Injured in ISIS attack in Syria’s al-Bab region, private Bozarslan has lost his life in military hospital in Ankara. Death toll in Operation Euphrates Shield has climbed to 39.

28 December 2016

Soldier Injured in Al-Bab Loses His Life

Soldier Injured in Al-Bab Loses His Life

A soldier wounded in ISIS attack in Syria’s city of al-Bab has lost his life in a hospital he was brought to for treatment in Antep, which increased the death toll to 38 during Operation Euphrates Shield.

26 December 2016

Clashes in Al Bab: 4 Soldiers Killed, 15 Injured

Clashes in Al Bab: 4 Soldiers Killed, 15 Injured

In an operation carried out in al-Bab as a part of Operation Euphrates Shield, an armed conflict has occurred killing four soldiers, injuring 15 others.

21 December 2016

Erdoğan Slams US over Sarraf, Gülen; Criticizes Clinton

Erdoğan Slams US over Sarraf, Gülen; Criticizes Clinton

Erdoğan in his speech at the Judge and Chief Prosecutor Candidates Lottery has addressed diverse issues from the investigations in the judiciary to Hillary Clinton, extradition of Fethullah Gülen and arrest of Reza Sarraf.

12 October 2016

Bomb Attack on Atme Camp

Bomb Attack on Atme Camp

In the bomb attack carried out in Atme tent city on the Turkish border of Syria, over 20 people mostly Free Syrian Army members, have lost their lives.

Housing Development Administration to Entirely Block Syrian Border

Housing Development Administration to Entirely Block Syrian Border

TOKİ has taken over the task of putting up the wall from the Ministry of Defense to entirely block the Syrian border of 900 km. Razor wire will be placed on the concrete wall of 3-meter high to be built throughout the borderline.

28 September 2016

Rocket Launched at Kilis from ISIS-Held Territory, 7 People Wounded

Rocket Launched at Kilis from ISIS-Held Territory, 7 People Wounded

A rocket has been launched at Kilis from ISIS-held territory in Syria, injuring seven people, five of whom were children.

22 September 2016

President Erdoğan Speaks at UN

President Erdoğan Speaks at UN

In his speech at the UN, Erdoğan discussed the FETÖ, the war in Syria, a no-fly zone and the military operations in Syria and Mosul.

21 September 2016

Truce in Syria Extended for 48 Hours

Truce in Syria Extended for 48 Hours

The 7-day truce that started on September 12, Monday in Syria has been extended for another 48 hours.

15 September 2016

Human Rights Watch Suggests 24 Civilians Killed in Turkey’s Offensive in Jarablus

Human Rights Watch Suggests 24 Civilians Killed in Turkey’s Offensive in Jarablus

The Human Rights Watch has said that “all parties must pay attention to minimize damages inflicted on civilians”.

15 September 2016

Truce in Syria Begins

Truce in Syria Begins

A truce plan for Syrian war prepared through joint efforts by the US and Russia to last 10 days came into effect as of yesterday at 7 p.m.

13 September 2016

Erdoğan, Putin Discuss Aleppo Truce

Erdoğan, Putin Discuss Aleppo Truce

President Erdoğan and Russia’s Leader Putin have discussed the Syrian war and a truce in Aleppo, ahead of the Feast of Sacrifice.

9 September 2016

Deputy PM Canikli on Euphrates Shield: Four Soldiers, 16 FSA Members killed

Deputy PM Canikli on Euphrates Shield: Four Soldiers, 16 FSA Members killed

Deputy Prime Minister Canikli has announced that four soldiers, 16 FSA members, and approximately 110 members of ISIS and the YPG have been killed as of the 15th day of the operation in Syria.

8 September 2016

Russia Reacts to Turkey’s Offensive in Syria

Russia Reacts to Turkey’s Offensive in Syria

Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has declared that it is worried of Turkey’s further advancement into Syria and that the operation contravenes international law.

7 September 2016

Putin: We Were Expecting Turkey’s Syria Operation

Putin: We Were Expecting Turkey’s Syria Operation

“We saw the problems that Turkey was facing because of the events in Syria,” said Russian President Putin. “One does not need to be an analyst to understand what is going on.”

6 September 2016

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