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Turkey spent 135 million dollars in a year for military activities abroad

Turkey spent 135 million dollars in a year for military activities abroad

According to the 2021 Activity Report of the Ministry of Defense, Turkey spent 70 billion Turkish lira (1 US dollar = 14.93 lira) on "National Defense and Security", and 200 million on the walls built on the borders with Iran and Syria.

‘Isolation Conditions Must be Ensured in Barracks, Controlled Discharge is Necessary’

INDUCTION AND DISCHARGE POSTPONEMENT PLAN

‘Isolation Conditions Must be Ensured in Barracks, Controlled Discharge is Necessary’

Retired military judge Kardaş and Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Secretary General Yılmaz have spoken to bianet about the plans to postpone induction and discharge in mandatory military service for a month over Covid-19 outbreak.

16 April 2020 Hikmet Adal

Airstrike Against Sinjar, Karajak by Turkish Armed Forces

Airstrike Against Sinjar, Karajak by Turkish Armed Forces

In the wake of President Erdoğan’s statement signalling “an operation into east of Euphrates”, the Turkish Armed Forces have launched an airstrike against Sinjar and Karajak mountains in northern Iraq.

14 December 2018

What Happened in Afrin: Photos Tell

What Happened in Afrin: Photos Tell

It has been claimed with the photos shared by TAF on Twitter that Afrin operation hasn’t led to any destruction. The photos shared by news agencies demonstrate another view.

Civilians Enter Afrin City Center

Civilians Enter Afrin City Center

Syrian sources have stated that the civilians residing in Afrin have headed towards the city center. Kurdish Red Cross has said that there are as many as 1 million civilians in the city.

Military Training Aircraft Crashes, 2 Pilots Lose Their Lives

Military Training Aircraft Crashes, 2 Pilots Lose Their Lives

Taking off from Çiğli 2nd Main Jet Base Commandership for test flight in İzmir, a military training aircraft has crashed, killing two pilots.

16 February 2018

TAF: 31 Soldiers Have Lost Their Lives in Afrin Operation to Date

TAF: 31 Soldiers Have Lost Their Lives in Afrin Operation to Date

The Turkish Armed Forces has announced that 31 soldiers have been killed, 143 others wounded in the Afrin operation to date.

12 February 2018

2 Soldiers, 1 Civilian Personnel Lose Their Lives in Idlib, Afrin

2 Soldiers, 1 Civilian Personnel Lose Their Lives in Idlib, Afrin

The TAF has announced that one soldier has died, five others have been wounded in an attack launched on an observation plot in Idlib. A civilian personnel and a soldier died yesterday.

6 February 2018

4th Day in Afrin Operation: FSA, YPG Clash

4th Day in Afrin Operation: FSA, YPG Clash

Conflicts have intensified in the east of Aziz in the military operation launched by the TAF into Afrin. As the FSA and YPG militants come face to face, a delegation from the US came to Ankara to discuss the operation.

23 January 2018

3rd Day of Afrin Operation: FSA, YPG Clash in Azaz

3rd Day of Afrin Operation: FSA, YPG Clash in Azaz

TAF and FSA crossed 7.5 kilometers into the border. Clashes erupted between the FSA and YPG in the first morning hours in Azaz.

22 January 2018

Syrian Foreign Affairs: We Urge Ankara to Withdraw Its Forces from Syria

Syrian Foreign Affairs: We Urge Ankara to Withdraw Its Forces from Syria

Speaking to Russian news agency Sputnik, Syrian Deputy FM Mekdad described Turkish Armed Forces’ presence in Syria as “hostility” and said, “we urge Ankara to withdraw its forces from Syria”.

15 January 2018

2 Soldiers Lose Lives in Clash in Avaşin Basyan Under Kurdistan Regional Government

2 Soldiers Lose Lives in Clash in Avaşin Basyan Under Kurdistan Regional Government

Two soldiers have lost their lives and another has been severely injured in a clash during an operation carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces against members of PKK in Avaçin Basyan region under the Kurdistan Regional Government.

16 November 2017

Turkish Armed Forces Enters Idlib

Turkish Armed Forces Enters Idlib

100 soldiers and 30 armored vehicles from the Turkish Armed Forces entered Syria’s province of Idlib.

13 October 2017

Turkish Armed Forces: Reconnaissance Activities Started in Idlib

Turkish Armed Forces: Reconnaissance Activities Started in Idlib

According to a statement by the General Staff, the Turkish Armed Forces has launched reconnaissance activities in the de-conflict zone in Syrian city of Idlib.

HRA: 113 Civilians Killed in Clashes

HRA: 113 Civilians Killed in Clashes

Human Rights Association has expressed that in the clashes between July 24-October 8 113 civilians have lost their lives, and stated that perpetual non-conflict must be established in no time and transited to dialogue and negotiation procedure.

Turkey Found Guilty in 4 Cases, Ordered to Pay 38,500 Euros

ECHR VERDICT

Turkey Found Guilty in 4 Cases, Ordered to Pay 38,500 Euros

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found Turkey guilty in 4 different cases regarding torture, police murder, suspected soldier death and limitation of defense rights, ordering the Turkish state tp pay a total of 38,500 euros.

5 September 2013 Ayça Söylemez

Interview with Ertugrul Kürkcü

"Army and AKP Rely on 'Muslim Brotherhood' in Kurdish Question"

However much the upper echelons of the army may dislike the AKP because of the headscarf and its religious discourses, they are willing to cooperate with the party as long as it does not threaten their territory.

25 December 2007