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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 27 dead, civilian infrastructure targeted in Turkey's strikes in northern Syria

At least 27 dead, civilian infrastructure targeted in Turkey's strikes in northern Syria

The strikes reportedly targeted various civilian sites, including gas and energy facilities, oil stations, medical centers, bakeries, and grain silos.

26 October 2024

Turkey's desire to mend ties with Syria triggers infighting, purge attempts within its affiliated groups

Turkey's desire to mend ties with Syria triggers infighting, purge attempts within its affiliated groups

The "Joint Forces," a coalition of Syrian Turkmen armed groups, have launched an offensive in the rural areas of Afrin and Azaz against the Northern Hawks Brigade, which opposes normalization between Ankara and Damascus.

18 October 2024 Vecih Cuzdan

Clashes between Turkish-backed groups in northern Syria spark fire near border

Clashes between Turkish-backed groups in northern Syria spark fire near border

The governor of Kilis clarified that there was no attack targeting the border province. SOHR claims that one faction was acting on Turkey's orders, while the other opposed its efforts to normalize relations with Damascus.

17 October 2024

Man captured in Africa accused of attacks on Turkish forces in Syria

Man captured in Africa accused of attacks on Turkish forces in Syria

Turkey’s state media claims Ahmet Baykara was an al-Qaeda member involved in the group’s attacks on the Turkish military in northwestern Syria.

15 October 2024

Turkish-Russian patrol protested in Syria’s Hasakah

Turkish-Russian patrol protested in Syria’s Hasakah

A Kurdish woman was injured after being hit by a Russian military vehicle as Russian troops fired into the air and used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Reporting on Turkish state media receiving award from jihadists is free expression, rules top court

Reporting on Turkish state media receiving award from jihadists is free expression, rules top court

TRT had won compensation from Sendika.org in the case concerning a news report about the public broadcaster receiving an award from the HTS group in Syria. The Constitutional Court has ruled that Sendika.org’s freedom of expression was violated.

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.

Syria conditions normalization with Turkey to 'return to pre-2011 status quo'

Syria conditions normalization with Turkey to 'return to pre-2011 status quo'

In the first official statement in response to Turkey’s recent invitations for talks, the ministry has set a return to the pre-2011 status quo as the condition for normalization.

Turkey’s main opposition party says will hold talks with Syrian government

Turkey’s main opposition party says will hold talks with Syrian government

While the Syrian government has yet to respond to Erdoğan’s calls for a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, the CHP has confirmed it will engage in talks with them. However, a Syrian newspaper close to the Damascus government has denied the CHP statement.

Is normalization with Syria possible for Turkey while protecting jihadists?

Is normalization with Syria possible for Turkey while protecting jihadists?

Given the current situation, it is worth reminding once again: No power, including Ankara, has full control over the jihadist groups in northern Syria.

4 July 2024 Vecih Cuzdan

President Erdoğan open to renewing talks with Assad

President Erdoğan open to renewing talks with Assad

The president recalled his family meetings with his Syrian counterpart.

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

Jihadist leader killed in suicide bombing near Syrian-Turkish border

Jihadist leader killed in suicide bombing near Syrian-Turkish border

Abu Maria al-Qahtani, the former leader of the HTS jihadist group, has been killed in the bombing in Idlib, the stronghold of the militant group.

Status of Kurds in Syria 'an internal matter,' says diplomat

Status of Kurds in Syria 'an internal matter,' says diplomat

"The decision will be made by the Assad regime. Remember that Assad had an extremely negative attitude towards the Kurds there for many years, up to incidents that occurred after a football match, and he hadn't even given them an identity," says Özülker.

15 February 2024

Turkey strikes infrastructure in Rojava following PKK attack

Turkey strikes infrastructure in Rojava following PKK attack

After 12 soldiers were killed in two separate PKK attacks targeting Turkish military outposts in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, Turkey carried out retaliatory strikes in both Syrian and Iraqi territory.

26 December 2023

SOHR: Turkish airstrikes on Rojava limit electricity access for over 2 million people

SOHR: Turkish airstrikes on Rojava limit electricity access for over 2 million people

Turkey carried out airstikes targeting Kurdish-controlled areas in Syria’s north in response to a PKK bomb attack in Ankara.

27 November 2023

'Turkey-backed groups cause instability in Syria'

Q&A WITH AMY AUSTIN HOLMES

'Turkey-backed groups cause instability in Syria'

"If Turkey wants some of the millions of Syrian refugees to voluntarily return, then it makes no sense for Turkey to destroy one of the few places in Syria where refugees could potentially return and live without fear of the Assad regime," says Dr. Homes.

10 November 2023 Ruken Tuncel

'Drone targeting US base came from Iraq, not Turkey'

'Drone targeting US base came from Iraq, not Turkey'

The US downed a drone near its base in Tal Baydar, northeastern Syria. Initial reports sugested that the drone belonged to Turkey.

6 November 2023

Turkey-backed militias accused of olive harvest thefts, extortion in northern Syria

Turkey-backed militias accused of olive harvest thefts, extortion in northern Syria

Turkey captured Afrin, a Kurdish city in northwestern Syria, after a ground offensive in early 2018.

1 November 2023

Turkey’s FM declares all PKK, YPG facilities ‘legitimate targets’ following Ankara bomb attack

Turkey’s FM declares all PKK, YPG facilities ‘legitimate targets’ following Ankara bomb attack

"Those who carried out such an act will regret it once again. I can say this now,” said Minister Fidan.

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

Reports: Turkey's drone strike kills, injures media workers in northern Syria

Reports: Turkey's drone strike kills, injures media workers in northern Syria

The journalist who was targeted in the strike was covering the killing of two Kurdish leaders in a previous drone strike back in June.

Assad reiterates won't meet Erdoğan until Turkey's 'complete withdrawal' from Syria

Assad reiterates won't meet Erdoğan until Turkey's 'complete withdrawal' from Syria

The Syrian president has accused Erdoğan of attempting to "legitimize the Turkish occupation in Syria."

Drone strike kills three in Syria's Qamishli

Drone strike kills three in Syria's Qamishli

The Kurdish-led autonomous administration has said the strike was carried out by Turkey while Ankara has not yet made any official statement regarding the incident.

Car bombing in northern Syria kills five civilians

Car bombing in northern Syria kills five civilians

A child was reportedly among those killed in the bombing. No group has claimed responsibility for the attck so far.

Astana talks highlight steps toward Turkey-Syria normalization

Astana talks highlight steps toward Turkey-Syria normalization

The Astana guarantors have emphasized the importance of continuing the process of normalizing relations between Ankara and Damascus.

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.

Reports: Turkey's artillery strike kills Russian soldier in northern Syria

Reports: Turkey's artillery strike kills Russian soldier in northern Syria

The army responded to an attack targeting the areas under its control, the Defense Ministry has said.

Armed groups in northern Syria celebrate Erdoğan's re-election

Armed groups in northern Syria celebrate Erdoğan's re-election

A “Syrian National Army” leader shared a photo on Twitter capturing the moment he cast his vote.

Turkey kills ISIS leader in Syria, says Erdoğan

Turkey kills ISIS leader in Syria, says Erdoğan

The operation went down in a village 10 kilometers from the Hatay border, according to open-source research.

2 May 2023 Vecih Cuzdan