Turkey mounts offensive against Kurds amid mixed signals from Donald Trump, cites need to create 'safe zone' on Syrian side of border
5 years, 3 months ago

Turkey mounts offensive against Kurds amid mixed signals from Donald Trump, cites need to create 'safe zone' on Syrian side of border

Firstpost  

The US troops had served as a buffer preventing a long-planned attack by the Turkish military against Kurdish forces, who were crucial in the years-long campaign to defeat the Islamic State group but are viewed as “terrorists” by Ankara. Ankara had already brushed aside Trump’s warnings, with Vice-President Fuat Oktay saying: “Turkey is not a country that will act according to threats.” Turkey has always pushed hard against US support for Kurdish forces in Syria due to their links with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party which has fought a bloody insurgency against the Turkish state since 1984. Trump rejected that interpretation, tweeting: “We may be in the process of leaving Syria, but in no way have we Abandoned the Kurds, who are special people and wonderful fighters.” Britain said it was “deeply concerned” by Turkey’s plans to attack Kurdish fighters, who lead the Syrian Democratic Forces. Iran, a key backer of the Syrian government, also opposed a Turkish incursion, with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urging “respect for Syria’s territorial integrity” in a call to Ankara.

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Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria
1 day, 9 hours ago

Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria

Associated Press  

TISHRIN DAM, Syria — A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groups, which has intensified in the weeks since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad in a lightning offensive. “They tried to silence our voices so we wouldn’t be able to protect this dam.” Farhan …

Nearly 37 killed in north Syria clashes between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces in Manbij region: war monitor
1 day, 18 hours ago

Nearly 37 killed in north Syria clashes between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces in Manbij region: war monitor

The Hindu  

“Battles between Turkish-backed groups, supported by air strikes, and Kurdish-led forces killed 37 people on Thursday in Syria’s northern Manbij region,” a war monitor said. The latest reported fighting comes despite the United States saying Wednesday that it was working to address Turkey’s concerns in Syria to dissuade the NATO ally from escalating an offensive against Kurdish fighters. “The attacks …

Turkiye threatens military action against Kurdish forces in Syria
3 days, 3 hours ago

Turkiye threatens military action against Kurdish forces in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Turkiye has threatened to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accept Ankara’s conditions for a “bloodless” transition following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad last month. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told CNN Turk television late on Tuesday that “we will do what’s necessary” if the People’s Protection Units fail to meet Ankara’s demands. Al-Assad’s overthrow by …

Monitor says 31 Kurdish, Turkish-backed fighters killed in Syria
1 week, 4 days ago

Monitor says 31 Kurdish, Turkish-backed fighters killed in Syria

Hindustan Times  

A Syria war monitor said 31 combatants had been killed since Sunday in ongoing battles between Turkey-backed groups and Kurdish-led forces. Monitor says 31 Kurdish, Turkish-backed fighters killed in Syria Swathes of northern Syria are controlled by a Kurdish-led administration whose de facto army, the Syrian Democratic Forces, spearheaded the fight that helped defeat the Islamic State group in the …

Turkey's jailed PKK Kurd leader ready to end insurgency, claims report
1 week, 5 days ago

Turkey's jailed PKK Kurd leader ready to end insurgency, claims report

Hindustan Times  

The jailed leader of Turkey's outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party, Abdullah Ocalan, has been quoted as indicating he may be prepared to call for militants to lay down arms, after a key ally of President Tayyip Erdogan urged him to end the group's decades-old insurgency. A protester holds up a placard bearing a portrait of Abdullah Ocalan, the leader of the …

Post-Assad, a growing Turkish shadow in Syria
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Post-Assad, a growing Turkish shadow in Syria

Firstpost  

Now that Bashar al-Assad is gone and Turkey has emerged as a clear winner in the regime change episode, Recep Erdogan will have a big role to play ‘new Syria On December 8, 2024, a ‘New Syria’ was born. However, Turkey, because of its strategic location and closeness to the Syrian opposition forces that toppled the Assad regime, will play …

Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive

Associated Press  

QAMISHLI, Syria — Kurdish-led fighters in Syria, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, said Tuesday they have launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with Turkey. The Kurdish-led SDF is Washington’s critical ally in Syria, targeting sleeper cells of the extremist Islamic State group scattered across the country’s east. “Turkey …

Turkey says it believes Kurdish fighters will be forced out of all Syrian territory
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Turkey says it believes Kurdish fighters will be forced out of all Syrian territory

Hindustan Times  

ANKARA, - Turkey believes Syria's new rulers, including the Syrian National Army armed group which Ankara backs, will drive Kurdish YPG fighters from all territory they occupy in northeastern Syria, Defence Minister Yasar Guler said on Sunday. Turkey says it believes Kurdish fighters will be forced out of all Syrian territory Turkey regards the Syrian YPG as an extension of …

Turkey will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Syrian Democratic Forces: Rebels with a cause
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Syrian Democratic Forces: Rebels with a cause

The Hindu  

When civil war broke out in Syria in 2011, one of the first things Bashar al-Assad’s regime did was to pull back troops from the country’s north-east so that they could defend the heartland against militias. This gave an opportunity to Syria’s Kurds, the country’s largest ethnic minority who make up some 10% of its population, to establish a de …

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 …

Middle East latest: 2 journalists working for Kurdish media killed in clashes in northern Syria
3 weeks ago

Middle East latest: 2 journalists working for Kurdish media killed in clashes in northern Syria

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A journalists' association said Friday …

Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria

Al Jazeera  

Turkish president compares Kurdish YPG fighters to ISIL and says neither group has a future in Syria. Turkiye expects foreign countries to withdraw support for Kurdish fighters in Syria after the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says, as Germany warns against an escalation in fighting with Kurdish forces. Security for Kurds ‘essential’ Later on Friday, German Foreign …

Turkiye won't halt Syria military activity until Kurd fighters 'disarm'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Turkiye won't halt Syria military activity until Kurd fighters 'disarm'

The Hindu  

Ankara will push ahead with its military preparations until Kurdish fighters "disarm", a defence ministry source said Thursday, stressing Turkiye faces an ongoing threat along its border with northern Syria. "Until the PKK/YPG terrorist organisation disarms and its foreign fighters leave Syria, our preparations and measures will continue within the scope of the fight against terrorism." But Turkiye believes Syria's …

Turkiye refutes US claims of ceasefire with Syrian Kurdish fighters
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Turkiye refutes US claims of ceasefire with Syrian Kurdish fighters

Al Jazeera  

Ankara vows to continue operations in northern Syria as fears grow over an assault on the Kurdish-held border town of Kobane. Renewed fighting between Turkish-backed factions and Syrian Kurdish fighters comes more than a week after fighters led by opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham toppled Syria’s longtime strongman Bashar al-Assad. Reporting from Istanbul, Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu said that Turkiye …

Turkey-Backed Syria Forces Aim to Push on Against Kurdish Groups
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Turkey-Backed Syria Forces Aim to Push on Against Kurdish Groups

Live Mint  

-- Turkey-backed forces are aiming to capture more territory in northern Syria from Kurdish groups, according to Turkish officials familiar with the matter, a move that could stir tensions with the US. The SNA will likely try to capture areas to the west of Ayn al-Arab, also known as Kobani by its mostly Kurdish inhabitants, said the people, who aren’t …

Amid Turkey's offensive, Iraqis & Syrian Kurds fear Islamic State's attempts to free thousands of prisoners
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Amid Turkey's offensive, Iraqis & Syrian Kurds fear Islamic State's attempts to free thousands of prisoners

Firstpost  

As Kurdish forces are stretched thin in the wake of a Turkey-led offensive, Iraqi and Kurdish officials are concerned that the Islamic State may attempt to free thousands of terrorists held in Kurdish jails in Syria The Islamic State is likely to take advantage of the spiralling conflict in Syria and free thousands of its terrorists held in numerous prisoners, …

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 to step up offensive against Kurds, expected to launch full-scale invasion of Syria: Report
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Turkey to step up offensive against Kurds, expected to launch full-scale invasion of Syria: Report

Firstpost  

Utilising the chaos in Syria in the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, Turkey has mobilised its military along with militias it sponsors along the border with Kurdish-held Syrian territories in what appears to be a preparation for an imminent invasion, according to a report Amid chaos in the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, Turkey appears set to invade Syria and …

Turkey says Syria's new rebel rulers agreed to dismantle Kurdish forces
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Turkey says Syria's new rebel rulers agreed to dismantle Kurdish forces

Hindustan Times  

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 administration, …

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 …

EXCLUSIVE | Interview: Turkish Analyst Mehmet Öztürk on Kurdish Integration and Regional Politics
3 weeks, 6 days ago

EXCLUSIVE | Interview: Turkish Analyst Mehmet Öztürk on Kurdish Integration and Regional Politics

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 14, 2024 20:32 IST - 6 MINS READ Mehmet Öztürk is a distinguished Turkish journalist and analyst, renowned for his expertise in international relations, particularly in conflict and peace studies. He spoke to Frontline about the Kurdish identity, rights, and politics across West Asia, examining the historical context and current challenges in Türkiye, Syria, Iraq, and Iran. …

Why the Kurdish Question Remains West Asia’s Litmus Test to Embrace Diversity in the Region
4 weeks ago

Why the Kurdish Question Remains West Asia’s Litmus Test to Embrace Diversity in the Region

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 13, 2024 15:50 IST - 8 MINS READ With the fall of Damascus, the spotlight has shifted to north-eastern Syria, a region bordering Iran, Türkiye, and Iraq. The Syrian conflict, far from being a binary contest between Bashar al-Assad’s regime and Arab opposition forces like the Syrian National Army, has also involved Kurdish groups seeking autonomy amid …

Top Kurdish commander warns of 'bloody civil war' in Syria as Turkey & Islamists continue attacks
4 weeks ago

Top Kurdish commander warns of 'bloody civil war' in Syria as Turkey & Islamists continue attacks

Firstpost  

As Turkey has joined hands with Syrian Islamist groups, including the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, against the Kurds, the top Kurdish general has warned that the country may be headed into another round of ‘bloody civil war’ General Mazloum Abdi, the commander of Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces, has warned that the country may be headed into another round of a “bloody …

Syria's never-ending conflict: Nation already faces a NEW civil war as ISIS carry out fresh massacres and Turkish-backed fighters clash with Kurds, threatening to drag in US and Israel
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Syria's never-ending conflict: Nation already faces a NEW civil war as ISIS carry out fresh massacres and Turkish-backed fighters clash with Kurds, threatening to drag in US and Israel

Daily Mail  

Islamist rebel group Ha'yat Tahrir al-Sham officially ended Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's longstanding regime earlier this week, naming a leader of a new transition government days after Assad fled Damascus to seek refuge in Moscow. Destroyed trucks after a Turkish airstrike near Qamishli, northeast of Syria on 11 December 2024 Israeli troops move within the buffer zone between Israel and …

Peacemakers or geopolitics at play? Scramble for power in Syria after Assad's fall
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Peacemakers or geopolitics at play? Scramble for power in Syria after Assad's fall

Firstpost  

With the ouster of the Assad dynasty, the opposition groups as well as global and regional players are scrambling to secure their interests in Syria’s power vacuum The opposition groups as well as global and regional players are scrambling for power in Syria’s power vacuum. From Israel, Turkey, and Iran in the region to Russia and the United States beyond …

After Assad, can the Kurds survive in Syria?
4 weeks, 2 days ago

After Assad, can the Kurds survive in Syria?

The Independent  

The US foreign policy establishment sees the return of Donald Trump to the White House as an imminent threat to the bipartisan consensus in foreign policy matters. Presidents of both US parties since the end of the First World War have uttered pieties about the Kurds’ rights to nationhood, or at least autonomy in the regions of Middle Eastern states …

America’s closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

America’s closest ally in Syria is losing ground as a new order takes shape

Associated Press  

The jihadi rebels who toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad say they want to build a unified, inclusive country. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Who are the U.S.-allied Kurdish fighters in Syria? Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Why is Turkey fighting the Kurds? Share Share …

After toppling Assad regime, HTS & Turkey attack towns of US-backed Kurds in Syria
4 weeks, 2 days ago

After toppling Assad regime, HTS & Turkey attack towns of US-backed Kurds in Syria

Firstpost  

After ending the decadeslong rule of Bashar al-Assad, the Islamist opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Turkey have found a common enemy in US-backed Kurds in Syria The photograph shows US-backed Kurdish military personnel of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria's Raqqa in 2017. After toppling Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Syria’s main opposition group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Turkey have found …

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 …

As rebels marched against Assad, Turkey opened new front against US-backed Kurds in Syria
Trending News
1 month ago

As rebels marched against Assad, Turkey opened new front against US-backed Kurds in Syria

Firstpost  

Even as Syrian opposition forces were marching against President Bashar al-Assad’s forces, Turkey and a militia it sponsors opened a new front against US-backed Kurds in Syria over the weekend The photograph shows US-backed Kurdish military personnel of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria's Raqqa in 2017. Even as Syrian opposition forces pushed against President Bashar al-Assad’s forces, Turkey opened …

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 …

Syrian rebel offensive bolsters Turkey’s geopolitical influence
Trending News
1 month ago

Syrian rebel offensive bolsters Turkey’s geopolitical influence

Live Mint  

A rapid advance by Syrian rebels in recent days is giving the NATO member Turkey more power to limit Russian and Iranian influence in the region, but also risks triggering new instability on Ankara’s doorstep. The government of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is now in a stronger position to put pressure on Kurdish militias it opposes in Syria, some …

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 …

Kurdish leader in Syria calls for diplomatic solutions to conflict with Turkey
2 months, 1 week ago

Kurdish leader in Syria calls for diplomatic solutions to conflict with Turkey

The Independent  

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Turkey strikes northern Iraq and Syria after attack kills 5 near Ankara
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey strikes northern Iraq and Syria after attack kills 5 near Ankara

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails 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. The strikes targeted sites linked …

Turkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria following deadly terrorist attack on defence company that left five dead and 22 injured
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey strikes Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria following deadly terrorist attack on defence company that left five dead and 22 injured

Daily Mail  

Turkey's air force struck Kurdish militant targets in Iraq and Syria on Wednesday in an apparent retaliation to a terrorist attack that killed five people and wounded 22 others. Authorities said she and a male attacker were 'neutralised' The two people with guns and backpacks during an attack on the premises of the Turkish state-run aerospace and defence company Interior …

Turkiye and Russia resume joint patrols in northern Syria as Ankara seeks to mend ties with Assad
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkiye and Russia resume joint patrols in northern Syria as Ankara seeks to mend ties with Assad

The Hindu  

Turkiye and Russia have resumed joint military patrols in northern Syria after nearly a year's break, the Turkish Defence Ministry announced on Saturday. Combined patrols began in the Operation Peace Spring area, the statement said, referring to a 30-km -deep strip of land on the Syrian side of the Turkiye-Syria border between Tal Abyad and Ras al-Ayn. Mr. Assad has …

Iraq bans a Kurdish separatist group and strengthens its cooperation with Turkey
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Iraq bans a Kurdish separatist group and strengthens its cooperation with Turkey

Associated Press  

IRBIL, Iraq — The Iraqi government announced Tuesday an official ban on a Kurdish separatist group which has been engaged in in a long-running conflict with Turkey. The order issued July 14 and published Tuesday by the Department of Administrative Affairs at the Iraqi Parliament said Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani had issued instructions for the PKK to be described …

A rapprochement between Syria and Turkey is on the table. Here’s what it might mean for the region
5 months, 4 weeks ago

A rapprochement between Syria and Turkey is on the table. Here’s what it might mean for the region

Associated Press  

ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar Assad have recently signaled that they are interested in restoring diplomatic ties that have been ruptured for more than a decade. Assad said in an interview with Sky News Arabia last August that the objective of Erdogan’s overtures was “to legitimize the Turkish occupation in Syria.” What’s different now …

Turkish drone strikes in Syria kill 4 U.S.-backed fighters, wound 11 civilians, Kurdish group says
7 months, 1 week ago

Turkish drone strikes in Syria kill 4 U.S.-backed fighters, wound 11 civilians, Kurdish group says

Live Mint  

QAMISHLI, Syria — Turkish drone strikes in northeastern Syria on Friday evening killed four U.S.-backed fighters and wounded 11 civilians, the Kurdish-led force said. The strikes on areas held by the U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces came a day after Turkey’s president said his government won’t hesitate to act against Kurdish-led groups in northern Syria if they proceed with …

Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Turkish court on Thursday …

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 …

Turkish air strikes target northern Iraq and Syria
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Turkish air strikes target northern Iraq and Syria

Al Jazeera  

Attacks extend a surge in violence across Turkey’s southern border, as regional spillover of war in Gaza continues. Turkey’s military has carried out air raids against Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq and Syria. The latest air raids were carried out on Monday at 10pm in the Metina, Gara, Hakurk and Qandil regions of northern Iraq, close to the city of …

Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria after 9 soldiers were killed
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Turkey launches airstrikes against Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria after 9 soldiers were killed

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey carried out airstrikes targeting Kurdish militants in neighboring Iraq and Syria on Saturday, the Turkish Defense Ministry said, coming a day after an attack on a Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers. On Friday night, attackers attempted to infiltrate a military base in northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region, killing five soldiers. Three weeks ago, …

Turkey launches air attacks against Kurdish rebels in Iraq and Syria
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Turkey launches air attacks against Kurdish rebels in Iraq and Syria

Al Jazeera  

Defence ministry says 29 locations hit after attack on Turkish military base in Iraq killed nine Turkish soldiers. Turkey has bombed multiple locations allegedly linked to Kurdish groups in Syria and northern Iraq in retaliation for the deaths of nine Turkish soldiers in Iraq, the defence ministry said. The ministry said the attacks targeted 29 locations – including “caves, bunkers, …

6 Turkish soldiers killed in an attack on a base in northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region
11 months, 4 weeks ago

6 Turkish soldiers killed in an attack on a base in northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Six Turkish soldiers were killed Friday in an attack on a military base in northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region, the Turkish Defense Ministry said. The clashes follow a similar attack in northern Iraq three weeks ago that led to the deaths of 12 Turkish soldiers. PKK-affiliated militants tried to break into a Turkish base in northern Iraq on …

Turkey hits 70 sites linked to Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq in retaliation for soldiers’ deaths
1 year ago

Turkey hits 70 sites linked to Kurdish groups in Syria and Iraq in retaliation for soldiers’ deaths

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey has hit more than 70 sites allegedly linked to Kurdish groups in Syria and northern Iraq during airstrikes launched this week in retaliation for the deaths of 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq, the defense minister said Wednesday. At least 59 Kurdish militants were killed in the strikes as well as in land clashes, Yasar Guler said …

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