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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

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

Delegation from Finland to visit Türkiye to discuss extraditions as per NATO agreement

Delegation from Finland to visit Türkiye to discuss extraditions as per NATO agreement

In a trilateral memorandum in June, Sweden and Finland had agreed to stop support to the Kurdish groups in Syria and address Türkiye's extradition requests.

24 October 2022

Erdoğan dismisses 'chemical attack' claims

Erdoğan dismisses 'chemical attack' claims

The president has rejected the recent accusations that Türkiye used chemical weapons on the PKK and said they will take legal actions against those who make the claims.

21 October 2022

Allegations of chemical attack on PKK: Who says what?

Allegations of chemical attack on PKK: Who says what?

Türkiye has rejected the claims that it used chemical weapons during its military operations. The HDP calls for an international investigation. The Turkish Medial Association head is facing an investigation following her comments supportive of the claims.

20 October 2022

Police detain many, break HDP deputy's leg at 'Öcalan protests'

Police detain many, break HDP deputy's leg at 'Öcalan protests'

Protests took place in several provinces on the anniversary of the PKK leader being forced to leave Syria before eventually being captured by Türkiye's security officers in Kenya. Police detained more than 130 people.

10 October 2022

Interior minister engages in Twitter feud with Demirtaş over deadly Mersin attack

Interior minister engages in Twitter feud with Demirtaş over deadly Mersin attack

The imprisoned Kurdish politician denounced the attack that left three killed. Minister Soylu accused him of "whitewashing" the PKK.

28 September 2022

One police officer killed in suicide bomb attack in southern Türkiye

One police officer killed in suicide bomb attack in southern Türkiye

Two suspected PKK members initially attacked the police with rifles, and were killed after detonating the explosives in their backpacks. Politicians and rights groups denounced the attack.

27 September 2022

Four soldiers killed in 'Operation Claw-Lock'

Four soldiers killed in 'Operation Claw-Lock'

A clash broke out between soldiers and the Kurdistan Workers' Party members during a search and reconnaissance mission, according to the ministry.

12 September 2022

'Zakho is the second Roboski Massacre': HDP, bar associations condemn Kurdistan strikes

'Zakho is the second Roboski Massacre': HDP, bar associations condemn Kurdistan strikes

Bar associations in several Kurdish-majority provinces in Turkey have called on the authorities to reveal those responsible for yesterday's strike that killed nine civilians in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Turkey denies responsibility for strike that killed 9 in Iraq's KRG as Baghdad lashes out

Accusing Turkey of violating its sovereignty, Iraq said it will bring the incident to the UNSC and threatened to use the "economic card" against Turkey.

Kalın: Madrid Summit not a deadline for NATO membership

Kalın: Madrid Summit not a deadline for NATO membership

Representatives from NATO, Sweden, Finland, and Turkey met in Brussels to discuss Sweden and Finland's NATO bid.

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?

TEN POINT MANIFESTO

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.

Three released in 'PKK clerics' case

DİAYDER TRIAL

Three released in 'PKK clerics' case

The case against the DİAYDER association was the basis for an Interior Ministry investigation into the opposition-led İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

22 February 2022

Appeals court overturns sentences of directors of documentary about PKK

Appeals court overturns sentences of directors of documentary about PKK

Mavioğlu and Demirel were given a prison sentence in 2019 for "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."

8 February 2022

Assets of 770 people, one foundation frozen over 'terror ties'

Assets of 770 people, one foundation frozen over 'terror ties'

The listed people allegedly had ties to the various groups, including the PKK, FETÖ, ISIS and al-Qaeda.

24 December 2021

PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan’s brother Osman Öcalan loses his life

RÛDAW REPORTS

PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan’s brother Osman Öcalan loses his life

Rûdaw has reported that Osman Öcalan, the brother of jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan, has died in Erbil, where he was in treatment for COVID-related health problems.

15 November 2021

‘Claw’ operations: Four soldiers lost their lives in Iraq’s KRG in two days

‘Claw’ operations: Four soldiers lost their lives in Iraq’s KRG in two days

A military bases in Iraq's north was targeted by PKK members, the Defense Ministry has said.

Criminal complaint against journalist who claimed opposition, PKK started forest fires together

Criminal complaint against journalist who claimed opposition, PKK started forest fires together

Journalist İbrahim Karagül claimed that the recent massive wildfires were started by the PKK and the CHP.

Mass grave in Van: 'All they want is their children's bones'

Mass grave in Van: 'All they want is their children's bones'

After the families of killed PKK members were charged 40,000 lira for the delivery of their bones, they have filed an application with the Court of Cassation.

30 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Opposition deputy questions government's silence on PKK claims

Opposition deputy questions government's silence on PKK claims

KCK leader Karayılan claimed last week that Turkey wanted to make the PKK and the Peshmarga fight each other.

Turkey continues new military operation in Iraq's Kurdistan region, one solider loses his life

Turkey continues new military operation in Iraq's Kurdistan region, one solider loses his life

The Turkish Armed Forces on April 23 launched a new operation as part of the "Claw Operations" targeting the PKK.

PKK leader Öcalan in good health, prosecutor's office say after death rumors

PKK leader Öcalan in good health, prosecutor's office say after death rumors

Rumors about Öcalan's death spread on social media over the past two days as he is not allowed to communicate with his lawyers and family members.

Buldan: Government attacking HDP to cover up failure in Gare operation

Buldan: Government attacking HDP to cover up failure in Gare operation

"They went to Gare to save the future of their ruling power. They hoped to return with a political victory. They sacrificed 13 people for their political calculations," Buldan has said.

24 February 2021

Erdoğan's communications director targets HDP over killings of security personnel in Iraq

Erdoğan's communications director targets HDP over killings of security personnel in Iraq

"No one can clean the bloodshed and tears they caused by maligning HDP," the party has said in response to accusations.

16 February 2021

CHP MP reveals his parliamentary questions about kidnapped officers remained unanswered

CHP MP reveals his parliamentary questions about kidnapped officers remained unanswered

Thirteen military, police and intelligence officers held captive by the PKK were killed during a military rescue operation in Iraq's Kurdistan region.

15 February 2021

Investigation against HDP MPs Kaya and Gergerlioğlu over ‘Gare’ posts

DEATH OF 13 SOLDIERS, POLICE OFFICERS

Investigation against HDP MPs Kaya and Gergerlioğlu over ‘Gare’ posts

While the prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the social media posts about the 13 soldiers and police officers who died during a military operation in northern Iraq, the HDP has released a statement about the losses of life.

15 February 2021

Defense minister: Soldiers found bodies of 13 people held by PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan

Defense minister: Soldiers found bodies of 13 people held by PKK in Iraqi Kurdistan

Turkey has completed a four-day military operation in the territory of the Kurdistan Regional Government in northern Iraq, Akar has said.

14 February 2021

Governor's office dismisses two people over ‘PKK symbols, colors’ in children's park

Governor's office dismisses two people over ‘PKK symbols, colors’ in children's park

While the Governor’s Office of İstanbul has stated that it would be “objectionable” if the persons responsible for the new layout of the park remained in office, the Municipality of Küçükçekmece has said that the incident has been “manipulated.”

13 November 2020

Prosecutors investigate 'PKK symbols' in new layout of recreational park in İstanbul

Prosecutors investigate 'PKK symbols' in new layout of recreational park in İstanbul

After a park was renewed by the district municipality, the authorities concluded that the star shapes in the children's playground resembled PKK symbols.

12 November 2020