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Turkey releases German citizen after 6.5 years in prison for alleged ties to Syrian Kurds

Turkey releases German citizen after 6.5 years in prison for alleged ties to Syrian Kurds

Patrick Kraicker was arrested in March 2018 while attempting to cross into Syria.

Two airstrikes target Kurdish forces in northern Syria

Two airstrikes target Kurdish forces in northern Syria

According to SOHR, Turkey has carried out 49 drone strikes targeting Kurdish groups in Syria's north so far this year.

19 September 2023

Drone strikes by Turkey reportedly kill Syrian soldiers in northern Aleppo

Drone strikes by Turkey reportedly kill Syrian soldiers in northern Aleppo

Five soldiers were reportedly killed in the strikes. While Turkey's Defense Ministry confirmed the drone attack, but said it targeted the Kurdish YPG forces.

Ankara summons ambassador of France

Ankara summons ambassador of France

The ambassador of France in Ankara was summoned to the Foreign Ministry where he was told that Ankara strongly denounces the Senate of France to host YPG members and to award them medals of honor.

Türkiye summons US envoy over top military official's visit to Kurdish-controlled city in Syria

Türkiye summons US envoy over top military official's visit to Kurdish-controlled city in Syria

The Foreign Ministry has asked the ambassador to "explain" the visit.

Top appeals court overturns 'terror' conviction over yellow-red-green necklace

Top appeals court overturns 'terror' conviction over yellow-red-green necklace

A necklace he was wearing while participating in Saturday Mothers demonstration five years ago was grounds for allegations of terrorist propaganda against Yavuz Baki. The local court had associated the colors of the necklace with the PKK.

9 December 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Türkiye's defense minister denies targeting US base during Syria airstrikes

Türkiye's defense minister denies targeting US base during Syria airstrikes

The Pentagon had criticized Türkiye for "directly threatening the safety of US personnel. Akar denied the claims of airstrikes near a US observation point.

25 November 2022

Pentagon says Türkiye's airstrikes threaten US personnel, Erdoğan says 'it's just the beginning'

Pentagon says Türkiye's airstrikes threaten US personnel, Erdoğan says 'it's just the beginning'

As Türkiye continues shelling northern Syria, the president says a ground offensive is imminent. The Pentagon, meanwhile, said the attacks directly threatened the safety of US personnel.

24 November 2022

Germany's interior minister urges Türkiye for 'proportionate response to terrorism'

Germany's interior minister urges Türkiye for 'proportionate response to terrorism'

Interior Minister Soylu hosted Germany's Nancy Fraeser in Ankara.

23 November 2022

Mortar attack from northern Syria kills three, including a child, in southeast Türkiye

Mortar attack from northern Syria kills three, including a child, in southeast Türkiye

A mortar shell hit a school in Antep city in what was the third such attack following Türkiye's airstrikes in Syria and Iraq. A child and a teacher are among the killed while six others were injured, said the interior minister.

21 November 2022

European politicians denounce Türkiye's airstrikes on YPG in Syria

European politicians denounce Türkiye's airstrikes on YPG in Syria

Türkiye's warplanes hit dozens of targets in Iraq and Syria. While European politicians denounced the attack, Brett McGurk said the US "wants to make sure that the border with Türkiye is secure."

21 November 2022

Türkiye launches airstrikes in Syria, Iraq: Dozens reportedly killed, including journalist, soldiers

Türkiye launches airstrikes in Syria, Iraq: Dozens reportedly killed, including journalist, soldiers

The strikes were carried out in retaliation to last week's bomb attack in İstanbul, the government said. Dozens of people, including Syrian government soldiers and SDF fighters, as well as a journalist, were reportedly killed in the raids.

20 November 2022

US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

US officials express concern over Turkey's plans for a new Syria offensive

ISIS would take advantage of such an offensive, according to Pentagon and State Department officials.

Russia voices opposition to new Syria offensive by Turkey as Damascus deploys troops

Russia voices opposition to new Syria offensive by Turkey as Damascus deploys troops

"Such a move would be a direct violation of Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity," the spokesperson of Russia's Foreign Ministry has said.

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.

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

What does Erdoğan want from Sweden and Finland for approval of their NATO membership?

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What does Erdoğan want from Sweden and Finland for approval of their NATO membership?

According to the information leaked to the press from the Presidency, Erdoğan's demands contradict the ECHR and NATO might be on the brink of a crisis.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Kurds' exclusion from Geneva -for whose benefit?

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Kurds' exclusion from Geneva -for whose benefit?

Relating the SDC's exclusion from the Geneva Conference and the Constitutional Committee with Turkey's counter-lobbying efforts alone would be an oversimplistic conclusion

23 August 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

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

‘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

First Phase of Syria 'Safe Zone': YPG Withdraws from Border Areas

First Phase of Syria 'Safe Zone': YPG Withdraws from Border Areas

The YPG forces have withdrawn from the border areas with their heavy weapons as part of the "safe zone" agreement between Turkey and the US.

Erdoğan: Turkey's Operations in Northern Syria will 'Move to a New Phase'

Erdoğan: Turkey's Operations in Northern Syria will 'Move to a New Phase'

The President's remarks came after US Defense Secretary said that they will prevent a "unilateral incursion" by Turkey.

Two Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Afrin

Two Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Afrin

In a statement issued by Turkish Armed Forces, it has been announced that two soldiers have lost their lives in Afrin upon the explosion of an improvised explosive device.

Citizen of England Anna Campbell Killed in Afrin

Citizen of England Anna Campbell Killed in Afrin

Joining the Women’s Protection Units to fight ISIS, Campbell has lost her life in Afrin. Cambell had dyed her hair black to be in the front lines.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responds to Pentagon: Spokesperson Continues Blathering

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Responds to Pentagon: Spokesperson Continues Blathering

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Hami Aksoy has responded to Pentagon’s statement: Pentagon Spokesperson continues blathering.

Pentagon: YPG Members Gone to Afrin, Operation Against ISIS Paused

Pentagon: YPG Members Gone to Afrin, Operation Against ISIS Paused

Pentagon Spokesperson Colonel Robert Manning has said that Turkey’s offensive into Afrin has led to a pause of some operations against ISIS as SDF fighters have gone to Afrin.

YPG Issues Statement on UN’s Ceasefire Decision

YPG Issues Statement on UN’s Ceasefire Decision

YPG has announced they will keep with the UN Security Council’s “humanitarian pause” resolution throughout Syria. Speaking on the Afrin offensive, they have said that “the right to self-defense will be exercised”.

26 February 2018

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