Erdogan Adviser On Turkey's Attacks In Syria
5 years, 2 months ago

Erdogan Adviser On Turkey's Attacks In Syria

NPR  

Erdogan Adviser On Turkey's Attacks In Syria Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to meet with a U.S. delegation to discuss Turkey's incursion into Syria. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Gulnur Aybet, senior adviser to Erdogan. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: We have a senior adviser to Turkey's president on the line. INSKEEP: Gulnur Aybet, senior adviser to Turkey's president - thanks so much.

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Turkey will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Turkey will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says

Hindustan Times  

ANKARA, - Turkey will do "whatever it takes" to ensure its security if the new Syrian administration cannot address Ankara's concerns about U.S.-allied Kurdish groups it views as terrorist groups, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Saturday. Turkey will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says Turkey regards the YPG, the militant group …

Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria
3 weeks ago

Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria

Hindustan Times  

ANKARA -Turkey expects foreign countries will withdraw support for Kurdish fighters in Syria following the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, President Tayyip Erdogan said, as Ankara seeks to isolate Kurds who have long fought alongside U.S. troops. Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria Germany's foreign minister later said Kurdish forces should disarm and integrate …

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria
3 weeks, 3 days ago

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON : —Senior U.S. officials say Turkey and its militia allies are building up forces along the border with Syria, raising alarm that Ankara is preparing for a large-scale incursion into territory held by American-backed Syrian Kurds. The forces include militia fighters and Turkish uniformed commandos and artillery in large numbers that are concentrated near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city in …

Turkey Says Syria’s New Rulers Agree to Abolish Kurdish Forces
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Turkey Says Syria’s New Rulers Agree to Abolish Kurdish Forces

Live Mint  

-- Turkey said Syria’s new rebel government agrees with Ankara on the need to dismantle Kurdish military forces — a critical US ally in the northern region of Syria — as countries rush to shape the future of the region after the downfall of the Assad regime. “It is out of the question for the Syrian people, or the new …

With Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Oversees Turkey’s Growing Regional Clout
1 month ago

With Assad’s Fall, Erdogan Oversees Turkey’s Growing Regional Clout

Live Mint  

-- Of all the winners and losers from Syria’s sudden change of power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stands out as among those with the most to gain. “While Ankara’s precise role in the surprising turn of events remains a topic of speculation, the rebel offensive could not have gone ahead without Turkey’s consent and support.” The question now is …

Where Turkey stands as Syrian government falls to opposition insurgents
1 month ago

Where Turkey stands as Syrian government falls to opposition insurgents

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Syrian refugees across Turkey jubilantly welcomed the downfall of Bashar Assad’s government Sunday, with many embracing the chance to return to their homeland. FILE - From left: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during their meeting in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Share Share Copy Link …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Turkey’s Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said he remains hopeful that a reconciliation with Syrian President Bashar Assad can be achieved to end more than a decade of tensions between their two neighboring countries, state-run media reported on Wednesday. Speaking to journalists on his return from trips to Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan, Erdogan said he believes a …

Turkey's Erdogan calls for Islamic alliance against Israel's 'threat of expansionism'
4 months ago

Turkey's Erdogan calls for Islamic alliance against Israel's 'threat of expansionism'

Firstpost  

Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan said recent steps that Turkey has taken to improve ties with Egypt and Syria are aimed at ”forming a line of solidarity against the growing threat of expansionism,” which he said also threatened Lebanon and Syria. Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Islamic countries should form an alliance against what he called ”the growing …

Turkey’s Erdogan renews push to restore ties with Syria that were severed over a decade ago
6 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan renews push to restore ties with Syria that were severed over a decade ago

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his willingness to restore ties with Syria and extended an “invitation” Sunday to bring back relations to “how they were in the past.” Over 12 years ago, diplomatic ties between Ankara and Damascus were cut off when protests turned into a civil war in Syria. We met with Assad as a family, …

Turkey's Erdogan renews push to restore ties with Syria that were severed over a decade ago
6 months ago

Turkey's Erdogan renews push to restore ties with Syria that were severed over a decade ago

New Indian Express  

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated his willingness to restore ties with Syria and extended an “invitation” Sunday to bring back relations to "how they were in the past." We met with Assad as a family, ” Erdogan told journalists Sunday on a flight from Berlin, where he watched Turkey play the Netherlands in the quarter-final of the European …

Turkey’s president expresses willingness to restore diplomatic ties with Syria
6 months, 1 week ago

Turkey’s president expresses willingness to restore diplomatic ties with Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that there is no obstacle preventing Turkey and Syria from restoring diplomatic ties that were cut off at the start of the Syrian civil war more than a decade ago. The Syrian government has repeatedly condemned Ankara’s control over a territory that it took hold of through several military incursions …

Amid Israel-Hamas War, Turkey Prez Erdogan to be in US on May 9, his 1st in Biden admin
9 months, 1 week ago

Amid Israel-Hamas War, Turkey Prez Erdogan to be in US on May 9, his 1st in Biden admin

Firstpost  

Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan will visit the United States on May 9. Turkish media had also reported that Erdogan would reiterate his demand for Israel to stop attacks in Gaza and the two-state solution to the problem In a first that comes at the close of the Biden administration, Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan will visit the United States on May …

Turkey’s top diplomat visits Iraq and seeks support against Kurdish militant group
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkey’s top diplomat visits Iraq and seeks support against Kurdish militant group

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — Turkey’s top diplomat was in Baghdad for high-level meetings on Thursday, ahead of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s expected visit next month and a potential Turkish offensive against a Kurdish militant group that maintains bases in Iraq. A joint statement issued by the two countries after Thursday’s meetings said both sides had “stressed that the PKK organization represents a …

Turkey's Erdogan vows to intensify strikes against Kurdish fighters in Syria and Iraq
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkey's Erdogan vows to intensify strikes against Kurdish fighters in Syria and Iraq

Firstpost  

Days after an attack on a Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared on Tuesday his commitment to expanding military operations against groups associated with Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria. Following the attempt to infiltrate a military base in the northern Iraq semi-autonomous Kurdish region on Friday, Turkish warplanes and drones have …

Turkey’s Erdogan vows to widen operations against Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkey’s Erdogan vows to widen operations against Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Tuesday to widen military operations against groups linked to Kurdish militants in neighboring Iraq and Syria, days after an attack on a Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers. Turkish warplanes and drones have been carrying out airstrikes on targets in Syria and Iraq believed to be affiliated …

Turkey says bombers came from Syria, threatens more cross-border strikes
1 year, 3 months ago

Turkey says bombers came from Syria, threatens more cross-border strikes

Al Jazeera  

Turkey warns it could step up air strikes on Kurdish targets in Syria and Iraq in response to PKK’s weekend attack in Ankara. Turkey’s military conducted air strikes in northern Iraq and staged several raids across the country this week in response to the attack, detaining dozens of suspects with alleged links to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, listed as …

Vantage: How Turkiye’s Iraq bombing helps Erdogan
1 year, 3 months ago

Vantage: How Turkiye’s Iraq bombing helps Erdogan

Firstpost  

Around 20 sites were bombed, including caves, shelters and depots. Ankara hasn’t confirmed the number of kills, but their statement says, ‘many militants were neutralised’ In a recent development that has ignited fresh tensions in an ongoing conflict, Turkish warplanes conducted airstrikes in northern Iraq, targeting Kurdish militants. Ankara hasn’t confirmed the number of kills, but their statement says, “many …

Assad blames Erdogan for violence in Syria and insists on a pullout of Turkish troops
1 year, 5 months ago

Assad blames Erdogan for violence in Syria and insists on a pullout of Turkish troops

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Syrian President Bashar Assad slammed Turkey in comments published Wednesday, blaming Ankara for the uptick in violence in his war-torn country and insisting on the withdrawal of Turkish forces from Syria. He also denied rumors of an upcoming meeting between him and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, despite meetings between Turkey and Syria’s defense and foreign ministers under …

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August
1 year, 5 months ago

Turkish President Erdogan says Putin may visit Turkey in August

Firstpost  

Erdogan expressed his optimism that the visit will likely occur in August. On Putin’s recent offer to send grain to African countries free of charge, Erdogan said, “We’re in line with Russia on this issue, that is, we will turn the grains coming from Russia through the Black Sea corridor into flour and we will transport to poor African countries …

Erdogan open to meeting al-Assad but not to withdrawal from Syria
1 year, 5 months ago

Erdogan open to meeting al-Assad but not to withdrawal from Syria

Al Jazeera  

Turkey has been the biggest military and political ally of the Syrian opposition in the war-torn country’s northwest. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he is open to talks with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad but would not meet him if a withdrawal of Turkish troops from Syrian territory were set as a condition. Speaking to reporters in Istanbul on Monday …

Turkish president acknowledges 'shortcomings' in quake response: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

Turkish president acknowledges 'shortcomings' in quake response: Report

Hindustan Times  

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has acknowledged there were ‘shortcomings’ in response to the earthquake which has left 9,057 dead in his country, AFP reported. Turkey, Syria earthquake LIVE coverage Erdogan, who has already declared a 90-day emergency across ten provinces of the country, visited the earthquake epicentre Kahramanmaras and responded to the criticism faced by his government. Turkish President …

As aid is rushed into Turkey, Syria could be left behind
1 year, 11 months ago

As aid is rushed into Turkey, Syria could be left behind

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, CNN’s three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. Mehmet Murat Onel/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images People wait near a collapsed building in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, hoping for news of their missing relatives on February 14. Mehmet Ali Ozcan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Raziye Kilinc is carried through …

Western countries who see security threats in Turkey 'would be made to pay': Erdogan
1 year, 11 months ago

Western countries who see security threats in Turkey 'would be made to pay': Erdogan

Firstpost  

Erdogan said during a meeting with teenagers that was pre-recorded and shown on Sunday, “The other day our foreign ministry convened all of them and provided the appropriate ultimatum, telling them “You will pay for this hard if you keep this up Istanbul: While police indicated there was no real threat to foreigners after detaining 15 ISIS suspects on Sunday, …

Turkey's top diplomat travels to US amid troubled ties
1 year, 11 months ago

Turkey's top diplomat travels to US amid troubled ties

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. U.S. President Joe Biden ’s administration has kept …

Dangerous gamble: The Hindu Editorial on Turkey’s attacks on Syrian Kurds
2 years ago

Dangerous gamble: The Hindu Editorial on Turkey’s attacks on Syrian Kurds

The Hindu  

Turkey’s recent attacks on Syria’s Kurdish towns and its threat of a ground invasion could destabilise the border region, which has yet to recover from the scars of a long civil war and the violence by the Islamic State terrorist group. Turkey has blamed the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, the Kurdish militant group operating in its southeastern parts, and the People’s …

Why does Turkey want to launch another military offensive in Syria? | In Focus podcast
2 years ago

Why does Turkey want to launch another military offensive in Syria? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Tensions are rising in northern Syria along the border with Turkey – an area that is already facing a grave humanitarian crisis following a decade-long civil war. Now Turkey, which has already carried out four on-ground offensives in Syria since 2016, has announced that it could launch another big military operation against the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces. The SDF is …

Erdogan, Putin discuss Syria border corridor, gas hub by phone
2 years ago

Erdogan, Putin discuss Syria border corridor, gas hub by phone

Al Jazeera  

Turkey’s president reiterated the necessity of establishing a buffer zone in accordance with a 2019 agreement with Russia, his office says. The two leaders also discussed grain supplies and a potential regional gas hub in Turkey on Sunday, December 11, both countries said. In a statement, Erdogan’s office reiterated the “importance and urgency” of creating a buffer zone in northern …

EXPLAINER: What’s at stake in Turkey’s new Syria escalation
2 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: What’s at stake in Turkey’s new Syria escalation

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — After weeks of deadly Turkish airstrikes in northern Syria, Kurdish forces and international players are trying to gauge whether Ankara’s threats of a ground invasion are serious. Here’s a look at what various foreign powers and groups embroiled in the Syria conflict stand to gain or lose: WHAT TURKEY WANTS Turkey sees the Kurdish forces along its border …

Joint patrols resume in north Syria amid tension with Turkey
2 years, 1 month ago

Joint patrols resume in north Syria amid tension with Turkey

Associated Press  

QAMISHLI, Syria — U.S. troops Saturday resumed joint patrols with Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria days after they were stopped amid Turkish threats of a new ground incursion into the war-torn country. A patrol consisting of four American armored vehicles and one for the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces was seen leaving a U.S. base near the northeastern town of Rmeilan …

Turkish strikes harming counter-IS operations, US, Kurds say
2 years, 1 month ago

Turkish strikes harming counter-IS operations, US, Kurds say

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — U.S. and Kurdish military officials said Tuesday that Turkish airstrikes and a threatened ground invasion in northern Syria are impacting their joint operations against the Islamic State extremist group. Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in northeast Syria, told reporters that the group’s joint counter-IS operations alongside the U.S.-led international coalition have been “temporarily …

Turkish air attacks on Syria threaten US personnel: Pentagon
2 years, 1 month ago

Turkish air attacks on Syria threaten US personnel: Pentagon

Al Jazeera  

Turkey has stepped up air attacks on northern Syria since the November 13 Istanbul bombing. Turkish air attacks in northern Syria threaten the safety of United States military personnel and the escalating situation is jeopardising years of progress against ISIL fighters, the Pentagon has said. The public comments on Wednesday represent the strongest condemnation by the US of NATO ally …

Turkish strikes on Kurds stoke tensions with Syria as well
2 years, 1 month ago

Turkish strikes on Kurds stoke tensions with Syria as well

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Russia has pushed for years for a reconciliation between its ally, the Syrian government, and Turkey, which stood on opposing sides in Syria’s civil war. He said he hoped it “will be possible to convince our Turkish partners to refrain from excessive use of force on Syrian territory.” The warnings underscore the danger of a new escalation of …

Turkey’s Erdogan: New ground offensive in Syria ‘when convenient’
2 years, 1 month ago

Turkey’s Erdogan: New ground offensive in Syria ‘when convenient’

Al Jazeera  

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that his country’s air operations against the YPG militia in northern Syria were only the beginning and that it would launch a land operation there when convenient. Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey was more determined than ever to secure its southern border with a “security corridor” while ensuring the territorial integrity of …

Erdogan signals ground operation into Syria ‘soon’
2 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan signals ground operation into Syria ‘soon’

The Hindu  

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed on Tuesday that Turkey would "soon" launch a ground operation into Syria against Kurdish targets defying mounting international pressure. The United States on late Monday urged de-escalation and Russia said on Tuesday it hoped Turkey would exercise "restraint" and refrain from "excessive use of force" in Syria. "A joint base north of Hasakeh used for …

Erdogan threatens Syria ground operation ‘as soon as possible’
2 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan threatens Syria ground operation ‘as soon as possible’

Al Jazeera  

Erdogan’s comments come as Russia calls for restraint, despite understanding Turkey’s ‘security concerns’. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hinted that Ankara is planning to deploy ground forces to attack Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units, or YPG, forces based across the border in Syria. The Kremlin has said Russia respects Turkey’s “legitimate” security concerns over Syria but added that all parties …

Erdogan signals a Turkish ground offensive in Syria, Iraq
2 years, 1 month ago

Erdogan signals a Turkish ground offensive in Syria, Iraq

Al Jazeera  

Russia and the US call for de-escalation amid Turkish cross-border raids on Kurdish positions in Syria and Iraq. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signalled a possible ground offensive in northern Syria and Iraq after Ankara’s forces launched cross-border air raids on what they said were locations used by Kurdish groups they blame for a bombing in central Istanbul. Speaking …

Turkey plans Syria incursion as long as threat lingers
2 years, 5 months ago

Turkey plans Syria incursion as long as threat lingers

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his government’s plan for a new military offensive in northern Syria will be on the table as long as Kurdish militants continue to pose a security threat to his country. In May, Erdogan announced plans for a new military operation in Syria to drive away Syrian Kurdish militia that Ankara says …

Turkey plans Syria operation as long as threat remains: Erdogan
2 years, 5 months ago

Turkey plans Syria operation as long as threat remains: Erdogan

Al Jazeera  

A new offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria is still on Turkey’s agenda until security concerns are addressed, Erdogan says. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his country’s plan for a new military offensive in neighbouring Syria will remain on the agenda until its security concerns are addressed. Erdogan, who announced earlier this year that Turkey would launch a new …

Turkey’s Erdogan renews case for Syria operation at Tehran talks
2 years, 5 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan renews case for Syria operation at Tehran talks

Al Jazeera  

President Erdogan says Turkey wants more help from Russia and Iran, but can fight ‘terrorist’ organisations without needing any support. Tehran, Iran – Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has renewed warnings that Ankara could launch a new military operation in northern Syria, as he met his Russian and Iranian counterparts in Tehran. Ankara considers the YPG a “terrorist” group and …

Iran’s Khamenei warns Erdogan against Syria military operation
2 years, 5 months ago

Iran’s Khamenei warns Erdogan against Syria military operation

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president met Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Raisi in advance of a trilateral summit with Russian President Putin, with Ukraine and Syria on the agenda. Tehran, Iran – Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has advised Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan not to launch a new military operation in Syria, in advance of the arrival of Russian President …

Russia urges Turkey not to launch offensive in northern Syria
2 years, 7 months ago

Russia urges Turkey not to launch offensive in northern Syria

Al Jazeera  

Russia urged Turkey not to launch an offensive in northern Syria after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed threats of a military campaign targeting Kurdish “terrorists”. Zakharova said, “We understand Turkey’s concerns about threats to national security emanating from the border regions” with Syria, but added the problem could only be solved if Syrian troops are deployed in the area. ‘Malign …

Erdogan says Turkey to rid Syria's Tal Rifaat, Manbij of terrorists
2 years, 7 months ago

Erdogan says Turkey to rid Syria's Tal Rifaat, Manbij of terrorists

The Hindu  

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey will rid northern Syria's Tal Rifaat and Manbij areas of terrorists, confirming the targets of the new incursion for the first time and saying it will continue into other regions. His comments, in a speech to lawmakers from his ruling AK Party, came a week after he pledged a new military incursion …

Will no longer hold high-level talks with Greece: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan
2 years, 7 months ago

Will no longer hold high-level talks with Greece: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

The Hindu  

Turkey will no longer hold high-level talks with neighbouring Greece, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on June 1 amid rising tensions between the traditional rivals. Mr. Erdogan's pivot on the talks appeared to have been triggered last week when he signalled his displeasure at comments made by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during a trip to the U. S. …

Erdogan: New military operation in Syria ‘soon’
2 years, 7 months ago

Erdogan: New military operation in Syria ‘soon’

Al Jazeera  

Turkish leader says aim is to create 30km ‘safe zone’ in Syria; would be fourth major Turkish incursion since 2016. Speaking following a cabinet meeting on Monday, Erdogan said the operation would aim to resume Turkish efforts to create a 30km “safe zone” along its border with Syria. In response to Erdogan’s comments, the SDF said that there had been …

Turkey’s Erdogan threatens new incursion into Syria
2 years, 7 months ago

Turkey’s Erdogan threatens new incursion into Syria

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened Monday to launch a new military operation in Syria to secure Turkey’s southern border. Speaking following a Cabinet meeting, Erdogan said the aim of the operation would be resume Turkish efforts to create a 30-kilometer safe zone along its border with Syria. “We will soon take new steps regarding the incomplete …

President Erdogan pledges Turkey will ‘not expel’ Syrian refugees
2 years, 8 months ago

President Erdogan pledges Turkey will ‘not expel’ Syrian refugees

Al Jazeera  

Despite pressure from opposition, Erdogan says Turkey, home to over 3.6m Syrian refugees, will ‘protect’ those who fled. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pledged that his country would not drive Syrian refugees back to their home country despite pressure from opposition parties amid rising anti-immigrant sentiment in the country. More than 3.6 million Syrian refugees have taken shelter in …

Turkey says will do ‘what is necessary’ after Syria attacks
3 years, 2 months ago

Turkey says will do ‘what is necessary’ after Syria attacks

Al Jazeera  

Turkish foreign minister says the US and Russia have not kept promises to ensure the YPG withdraws from the border region. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has said Turkey would “do what is necessary for its security” after what it described as a rise in cross-border attacks by the Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection Units. The comments were made by Turkey’s …

Erdogan: YPG attacks on Turkish targets the ‘final straw’
3 years, 2 months ago

Erdogan: YPG attacks on Turkish targets the ‘final straw’

Al Jazeera  

Turkey’s president signals a new military operation in Syria, blaming Kurdish fighters for an attack that killed two policemen and rocket fire into the country’s south. Turkey is determined to eliminate threats originating in northern Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on Monday, saying an attack by Kurdish fighters that killed two Turkish police was “the final straw”. The policemen …

Erdogan visits US amid disagreements with President Biden
3 years, 3 months ago

Erdogan visits US amid disagreements with President Biden

Al Jazeera  

Turkey hopes relations with the US – for years blighted by a litany of disputes – can be salvaged as President Erdogan attends the UN General Assembly. “The only difference in Erdogan’s policy goes back to a meeting with Biden at which he convinced him that Turkey could play a bigger role in Afghanistan,” said Emre Caliskan, research fellow at …

Turkey summons Iran envoy over remarks on Iraq operations
3 years, 10 months ago

Turkey summons Iran envoy over remarks on Iraq operations

Al Jazeera  

Turkey says the PKK presence in Iraq is a national security threat and it is Baghdad’s responsibility to take action against the rebels. Ambassador Mohammad Farazmand was called in to Turkey’s foreign ministry after Iran’s ambassador to Iraq made the comments about Ankara’s cross-border military offensive against Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters based in northern Iraq. Ministry officials expressed Turkey’s “rejection …

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