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National Security Council Says Syria Offensive to Continue, Urges US, Russia to Fulfill Agreements

National Security Council Says Syria Offensive to Continue, Urges US, Russia to Fulfill Agreements

"We call on the international community to support Turkey, which aims for the safe and voluntary return of Syrians to their country without any discrimination based on ethnicity or religion," the council has said.

27 November 2019

Erdoğan Calls on EU to Provide Support for Refugees: 'Or We will Open the Doors'

Erdoğan Calls on EU to Provide Support for Refugees: 'Or We will Open the Doors'

"Recently, the EU's attitude toward our country is far from constructive. With this attitude, the union essentially damages its own interests,"the President has said.

8 November 2019

Erdoğan to Visit Trump Next Week

Erdoğan to Visit Trump Next Week

The President has confirmed the meeting following a phone call with his US counterpart, after saying that he was not sure about going to the US after Trump's threatening letter.

7 November 2019

Russia, Turkey Begin Joint Patrols in Northern Syria

Russia, Turkey Begin Joint Patrols in Northern Syria

The patrols have begun as part of the agreement reached between Moscow and Ankara on October 22.

1 November 2019

Erdoğan on Refugee Resettlement Project: They Say 'Very Nice,' but Where is the Money?

Erdoğan on Refugee Resettlement Project: They Say 'Very Nice,' but Where is the Money?

The President has called on the international community to give financial support to his plan to resettle millions of refugees in northern Syria.

1 November 2019

Erdoğan Warns Offensive Could Resume if 'US Doesn't Keep Its Word'

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Erdoğan Warns Offensive Could Resume if 'US Doesn't Keep Its Word'

Turkey and the US agreed for a 120-hour halt of the operation which will expire tomorrow.

21 October 2019

Military Operation in Syria: Reactions from Europe, US

Military Operation in Syria: Reactions from Europe, US

European Commission President has called on Turkey to stop the operation while the NATO Secretary General has said "Turkey has legitimate concerns."

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.

Vice President to Trump: Turkey is Not a Country to Act According to Threats

Vice President to Trump: Turkey is Not a Country to Act According to Threats

Turkey's military offensive in Syria will help refugees returning home, Oktay has suggested.

Does Turkey's Plan to Resettle Millions of Refugees in Northern Syria Make Sense?

Does Turkey's Plan to Resettle Millions of Refugees in Northern Syria Make Sense?

Implementing the plan is only possible if Turkey commits a large ethnic cleansing against the Kurds and creates an "Arabic Belt," according to Prof. Balanche and journalist Taştekin.

7 October 2019 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

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.

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

Turkey to Initiate Own Plan If No Results Come from Safe Zone Deal with US, Says Erdoğan

Turkey to Initiate Own Plan If No Results Come from Safe Zone Deal with US, Says Erdoğan

Up to three million Syrian refugees can be settled in a "safe zone" in northern Syria, the President has suggested.

18 September 2019

US Not to Send Extra Troops to Syria for Joint Patrols with Turkey

US Not to Send Extra Troops to Syria for Joint Patrols with Turkey

A Pentagon spokesperson refuted the New York Times report that said the US will send 150 troops for joint patrols with the Turkish Armed Forces.

13 September 2019

US Delegation Visits Joint Operation Center for Syria 'Safe Zone'

US Delegation Visits Joint Operation Center for Syria 'Safe Zone'

Turkey and the US are "not totally on the same page" despite an agreement to establish a safe zone in northern Syria, according to officials from Ankara.

12 September 2019

Erdoğan: Turkey Cannot Bear a New Influx of Refugees

Erdoğan: Turkey Cannot Bear a New Influx of Refugees

"I have a sincere and strong with my friend President Trump," Erdoğan said, adding that the US President is "positive" about the establishment of the safe zone in northern Syria.

10 September 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.

SDF: We are Indirectly Present at Safe Zone Talks

SDF: We are Indirectly Present at Safe Zone Talks

The SDF commander-in-chief has said that the US mediates between them and Turkey on the planned "safe zone" in northern Syria.

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.

Syria Safe Zone: Foreign Minister Says 'Many Topics Need to be Detailed'

Syria Safe Zone: Foreign Minister Says 'Many Topics Need to be Detailed'

Çavuşoğlu has said, "The aim here is to establish a safe zone and Trump made a promise for '20 miles' and this is removing the YPG and PKK from the area. Only then it could be a safe zone."

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.