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DEM Party, bar associations protest Turkey’s airstrikes in northern Syria

DEM Party, bar associations protest Turkey’s airstrikes in northern Syria

Turkey carried out large scale airstrikes in the Kurdish-controlled parts of Syria in response to a deadly PKK attack in the capital of Ankara.

28 October 2024

At least 12 killed in Turkey's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraq in response to deadly Ankara attack

At least 12 killed in Turkey's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraq in response to deadly Ankara attack

The strikes targeted internal security forces and civilian infrastructure, according to local sources.

24 October 2024

Kurds postpone local elections in Northern Syria once again to buy time

Kurds postpone local elections in Northern Syria once again to buy time

“The situation depends on the international political developments as well as the regional ones," said Sarkis Kassargian, a journalist in Damascus. "But it is highly likely that they will postpone the elections again in August."

7 June 2024 Vecih Cuzdan

Erdoğan says Northern Syrian elections a threat to Turkey

Erdoğan says Northern Syrian elections a threat to Turkey

The president has also hinted at the potential for military action, referencing previous operations targeting Kurdish-led groups in northern Syria.

Reports: SDF leader killed in Turkey's airstrikes on Rojava

Reports: SDF leader killed in Turkey's airstrikes on Rojava

Turkey has intensified its strikes on the Kurdish-controlled parts of northern Syria.

27 October 2023

Reports: Turkey kills two Kurdish leaders in northern Syria

Reports: Turkey kills two Kurdish leaders in northern Syria

Two co-leaders of the canton administrations in northern Syria have been killed in separate attacks.

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.

Paul Levin: Türkiye holds the threat of veto as Damocles’ sword

NATO-SWEDEN-TÜRKİYE

Paul Levin: Türkiye holds the threat of veto as Damocles’ sword

“Sweden's lifting of the de facto arms embargo is a real concession as we are now at a moment when Türkiye is considering a renewed military operation in northern Syria," says Dr. Levin, commenting on Sweden’s NATO bid and its relations with Türkiye.

2 December 2022 Selay Dalaklı

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

CPJ says Türkiye should investigate killing of journalist in Syria airstrikes

CPJ says Türkiye should investigate killing of journalist in Syria airstrikes

In response to the İstanbul bombing on November 13, Türkiye carried out widespread airstrikes targeting the PKK in Iraq and Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria.

23 November 2022

Several detained in protests against Türkiye's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan

Several detained in protests against Türkiye's airstrikes in northern Syria, Iraqi Kurdistan

The police did not allow demonstrations and battered the protesters. In three cities, governors issued demonstration bans.

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

'Eight children killed, 24 wounded in Türkiye's recent drone strikes in northern Syria'

'Eight children killed, 24 wounded in Türkiye's recent drone strikes in northern Syria'

Over the past few weeks, local media outlets and war monitoring groups have reported drone and artillery strikes carried out in the region by Türkiye, which has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.

Assad says Syria will 'resist Turkey' in case of a military incursion

Assad says Syria will 'resist Turkey' in case of a military incursion

Since late May, Turkey has expressed its intention to launch a new military offensive into the Kurdish-controlled regions in Syria's north.

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.

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

‘Erdoğan doesn’t want to miss opportunity for a new Syria offensive,’ says former FM

‘Erdoğan doesn’t want to miss opportunity for a new Syria offensive,’ says former FM

Yakış thinks that since Russia is busy with the war in Ukraine and Erdoğan's NATO card gives the opportunity to Turkey for negotiations on a new incursion.

Trump: Turkey Invaded Syria

Trump: Turkey Invaded Syria

In a statement released by the White House regarding Turkey’s operation into northern Syria, it has been indicated, “The United States does not endorse this attack and has made it clear to Turkey that this operation is a bad idea".

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.

AKP Deputy Chair Kurtulmuş: We are Going to War After All

AKP Deputy Chair Kurtulmuş: We are Going to War After All

Ruling AKP Deputy Chair Numan Kurtulmuş has commented on Turkey’s possible operation into northern Syria: “We are faced with a war, albeit with definite boundaries, and, god willing, we will win this war, if god permits”.

Syria Statement by Ministry of National Defense: We are Ready for Struggle

Syria Statement by Ministry of National Defense: We are Ready for Struggle

Releasing a brief statement on social media, the Ministry of National Defense has announced that the preparations for a cross-border military operation into northern Syria have been completed.

EU: Syria Crisis Cannot be Solved Through Military Means

EU: Syria Crisis Cannot be Solved Through Military Means

EU Commission Spokesperson Kocijančič has indicated that while the EU understands the legitimate security concerns of Turkey, a long-term solution to the conflict in Syria “won't be reached through military means, but requires a genuine political transition”.

'We are Ready to Defend our People If Turkey Violates the Agreement'

'We are Ready to Defend our People If Turkey Violates the Agreement'

Indicating that their joint border patrols continue as agreed, Girê Spî Military Council Spokesperson Mehmûd has indicated that “they are ready to protect their people if Turkey violates any clause of the agreement”.

Erdoğan: US Soldiers Begin to Withdraw from Northern Syria

Erdoğan: US Soldiers Begin to Withdraw from Northern Syria

Addressing the statement of the White House about an imminent operation into Northern Syria by Turkey, President Erdoğan has indicated that US soldiers have begun to withdraw from the region.

‘US Will Not Support or be Involved in Turkey’s Operation’

WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT

‘US Will Not Support or be Involved in Turkey’s Operation’

Releasing a written statement for the press, the White House has indicated that “Turkey will soon be moving forward with its long-planned operation into Northern Syria” and added,” Turkey will now be responsible for all ISIS fighters captured in the area”.

Turkey Begins Drone Flights Over Northern Syria 'Safe Zone'

Turkey Begins Drone Flights Over Northern Syria 'Safe Zone'

The Defense Ministry has announced that drone flights have begun as part of the "safe zone" agreement with the US.

National Defense Ministry: Preparations for Joint Operations Center with US Began

National Defense Ministry: Preparations for Joint Operations Center with US Began

A six-member team from the US arrived in Turkey yesterday to work for the operations center to establish a "safe zone" in northern Syria.

HDP on Turkey-US Agreement on Northern Syria: Those Concerned Should be on the Table

HDP on Turkey-US Agreement on Northern Syria: Those Concerned Should be on the Table

"Because those concerned regarding the problem did not take place in the agreement, it is deficient," HDP Spokesperson Kubilay has said.

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.

Pentagon Chief Says US will Prevent Turkey's Possible 'Unilateral Incursion' in Syria

Pentagon Chief Says US will Prevent Turkey's Possible 'Unilateral Incursion' in Syria

After President Erdoğan said Turkey will "enter the east of the Euphrates," Esper stated that it would be unacceptable.