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Trump: Turkey Must Take Over Captured ISIS Fighters

Trump: Turkey Must Take Over Captured ISIS Fighters

As Turkey prepares for a military offensive in northern Syria, the US President has posted another tweet.

Rojava Self Administration Declares 'General Mobilization' as Turkey Prepares for Offensive

Rojava Self Administration Declares 'General Mobilization' as Turkey Prepares for Offensive

The administration has called all the people living in its area to "resist" against Turkey's expected military offensive.

Pentagon: We Move US Forces Out of the Path of Potential Turkish Incursion

Pentagon: We Move US Forces Out of the Path of Potential Turkish Incursion

US Department of Defense (Pentagon) Chief Spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman has stated, “We have moved the U.S. forces in northern Syria out of the path of potential Turkish incursion to ensure their safety”.

Parliament Passes Resolution for Cross-Border Operation in Syria, Iraq

Parliament Passes Resolution for Cross-Border Operation in Syria, Iraq

While preparations for an operation in Syria are underway, the Parliament has agreed to extend the resolution allowing cross-border operations against Syria and Iraq. The CHP and İYİ Party approved the resolution, the HDP voted against it.

Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov: We Were Not Informed About US Withdrawal

Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov: We Were Not Informed About US Withdrawal

In response to a question regarding the withdrawal of US soldiers from northern Syria ahead of a possible cross-border military operation by Turkey, Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov has said, “No, no one informed us.”

ISIS Statement by Trump: I Told Erdoğan ‘It is Your Responsibility’

ISIS Statement by Trump: I Told Erdoğan ‘It is Your Responsibility’

Shortly after he stated that he told President Erdoğan, "You are going to be responsible" for the arrested ISIS members in northern Syria, US President Donald Trump has announced that he will host Erdoğan in the US on November 13.

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”.

From Trump to Turkey: I will Totally Destroy and Obliterate Your Economy

From Trump to Turkey: I will Totally Destroy and Obliterate Your Economy

Addressing Turkey in another tweet thread last evening, US President Trump said, “If Turkey does anything that I, in my great and unmatched wisdom, consider to be off limits, I will totally destroy and obliterate the economy of Turkey”.

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.

Kremlin Urges Turkey to Respect Syria's Territorial Integrity

Kremlin Urges Turkey to Respect Syria's Territorial Integrity

Peskov has made remarks on Turkey's possible military offensive in the SDF-held areas in northern Syria.

Trump: It is Time for us to Get out of These Ridiculous Endless Wars

Trump: It is Time for us to Get out of These Ridiculous Endless Wars

US President Donald Trump has made a statement about US withdrawal from Syria: “It is time for us to get out of these ridiculous endless wars.Turkey, Europe, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Russia and the Kurds will now have to figure the situation out”.

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”.

UN Calls for Protecting Civilians Ahead of Turkey's Offensive in Northern Syria

UN Calls for Protecting Civilians Ahead of Turkey's Offensive in Northern Syria

UN has called all parties to prevent the displacement of Syrians in case of military intervention.

Gaziantep University to Establish Three Faculties in Syria

Gaziantep University to Establish Three Faculties in Syria

The faculties will be established in Al-Bab, Azaz and Afrin in northwestern Syria.

Russia: US Not Ready to Meet Demands of Turkey

A BRIEF HISTORY OF SAFE ZONE DISCUSSIONS

Russia: US Not Ready to Meet Demands of Turkey

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov has stated that the US is not ready to take the demands of Turkey regarding Syria into consideration.

Military Armored Vehicles Sent to Turkey-Syria Border

Military Armored Vehicles Sent to Turkey-Syria Border

After National Medical Rescue Team (UMKE) and Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) teams, military armored vehicles have also been sent to the district of Akçakale in Urfa on Turkey-Syria border.

23 September 2019

Interior Minister: 354 Thousand Refugees Resettled in Turkey-Controlled Areas in Syria

Interior Minister: 354 Thousand Refugees Resettled in Turkey-Controlled Areas in Syria

Turkey took control of some areas in northwestern Syria after military operations in 2017 and 2018.

19 September 2019

Pentagon: We Continue to Provide Arms to SDF

Pentagon: We Continue to Provide Arms to SDF

While Erdoğan suggests up to three million Syrian refugees could be resettled in the planned "safe zone" in northern Syria, a Pentagon official said they view it as a "security mechanism" rather than a safe zone.

19 September 2019

Erdoğan, Putin and Rouhani Announce Constitutional Committee for Syria

Erdoğan, Putin and Rouhani Announce Constitutional Committee for Syria

The committee will start working "as soon as possible" to draft a new constitution for Syria, a joint statement after the trilateral meeting has said.

17 September 2019

Erdoğan Hosts Putin, Rouhani for Syria Talks

Erdoğan Hosts Putin, Rouhani for Syria Talks

Ahead of the fifth trilateral summit on Syria, Erdoğan has met with his counterparts from Iran and Russia separately in the capital Ankara.

16 September 2019

Defense Minister: Turkey to Exercise Right to Self Defense in Idlib

Defense Minister: Turkey to Exercise Right to Self Defense in Idlib

Defense Minister Akar has refuted the reports on attacks against Turkey's military posts in Syria's Idlib, said they will "exercise their right to self-defense" in case of an attack.

Syrian Warplanes Strike Near Turkey's Military Post in Idlib

Syrian Warplanes Strike Near Turkey's Military Post in Idlib

It was not clear if the observation point was targeted as clashes have been going on between the Syrian army and opposition factions in the area, the SOHR has said.

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, Putin Agree to 'Stabilize' Idlib

Erdoğan, Putin Agree to 'Stabilize' Idlib

President Erdoğan and his counterpart from Russia had a phone call after Syrian army's advances in Idlib province.

Syrian Airstrike Stops Turkey's Military Convoy in İdlib

Syrian Airstrike Stops Turkey's Military Convoy in İdlib

The Turkish Armed Forces military convoy heading to Morek observation point in Idlib stopped after bombings as the Syrian Army continues efforts to encircle Khan Sheikhoun town. Turkey's Defense Ministry has condemned the airstrike.

EUCOM Deputy Commander Visits Syrian Border

EUCOM Deputy Commander Visits Syrian Border

Lieutenant General Twitty has visited the border town Akçakale for the planned "safe zone" in northern Syria after his meetings in Ankara.

Russia Warns Turkey on Idlib: Approval of Damascus Must be Received

Russia Warns Turkey on Idlib: Approval of Damascus Must be Received

Maria Zakharova, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has commented on President and AKP Chair Erdoğan’s statements on a possible “military operation in the east of Euphrates” in Syria and warned Turkey.

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.

Demirtaş: CHP Shouldn't Ignore Kurds in 'Syria Conference'

Demirtaş: CHP Shouldn't Ignore Kurds in 'Syria Conference'

The HDP's former co-chair has expressed his opinion on Turkey's possible intervention in Syria and the "Syria conference" the main opposition will hold.

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.

US Soldiers in Turkey

US Soldiers in Turkey

A 6-member US team has arrived in Urfa to start preliminary preparations for the “Joint Operations Center” that will be set up in the east of Euphrates by Turkey and the US.

‘Safe Zone’ Statement by Syria: US-Turkish Partnership in Aggression

‘Safe Zone’ Statement by Syria: US-Turkish Partnership in Aggression

In the wake of negotiations between the US and Turkey over the establishment of a possible “safe zone” in Syria, the government of Syria has described the safe zone as “a flagrant aggression against Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”