American ally SDF: Not yet notified of US plan for Syria withdrawal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

American ally SDF: Not yet notified of US plan for Syria withdrawal

Al Jazeera  

Questions grow over the future of 2,000 Syrian Democratic Forces troops in Syria after Bashar al-Assad’s toppling and US President Trump taking office. Hours earlier, NBC News reported, citing two unnamed Pentagon sources, that the administration of US President Donald Trump is drawing up plans to withdraw US troops from Syria in either 30, 60 or 90 days. Trump, who continually vows an “America First” foreign policy predicated on ending US military engagement abroad, initially pushed for withdrawing US troops from Syria during his first term from 2017 to 2021. But speculation over the future of US troops in Syria again grew following the toppling of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in December by a rebel coalition spearheaded by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebel group.

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Turkey says it will closely monitor a Syrian government deal with a Kurdish armed group
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Turkey says it will closely monitor a Syrian government deal with a Kurdish armed group

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s foreign minister said Friday that Ankara is closely monitoring an agreement between the Syrian government and a U.S-backed Kurdish-led armed group, expressing concern over potential future threats to Turkey’s security. Hakan Fidan, speaking in an interview with the Turkish TV100 channel, said Turkey had relayed its concerns to Syrian officials in a sudden visit to Syria on …

Three months since the fall of Assad, is Syria headed towards stability or chaos? Explained
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Three months since the fall of Assad, is Syria headed towards stability or chaos? Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Syria has entered a three-month period of political and military uncertainty following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024. His government reached a significant agreement with the U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces, integrating the group’s military and administrative structures into the Syrian state. Although the Syrian Arab Army largely disintegrated after Assad’s departure, loyalist …

US’s Rubio hails Syria deal with Kurds, calls for non-sectarian governance
2 weeks, 4 days ago

US’s Rubio hails Syria deal with Kurds, calls for non-sectarian governance

Al Jazeera  

The United States has welcomed Syria’s agreement to integrate the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions. Washington’s endorsement comes after the Syrian presidency and the US-backed SDF announced a deal granting the Syrian central government full control of a semi-autonomous region that has been administered by the Kurdish-led alliance since 2015. “The United States reaffirms its support for a …

The end of Kurdish autonomous administration in Syria as SDF, al-Sharaa govt ink key deal
2 weeks, 5 days ago

The end of Kurdish autonomous administration in Syria as SDF, al-Sharaa govt ink key deal

Firstpost  

During the civil war that began in 2011, the Syrian Democratic Forces seized the opportunity presented by the withdrawal of government forces to establish de facto autonomy in the north and northeast regions of Syria Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa shaking the hand of Syrian Democratic Forces commander-in-chief Mazloum Abdi after the signing of an agreement, to integrate the institutions …

Syria interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa holds talks with key ally Turkiye on his second international trip
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syria interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa holds talks with key ally Turkiye on his second international trip

The Hindu  

Syria’s interim President on Tuesday called for international pressure on Israel to force it to withdraw from the buffer zone in southern Syria. During a visit to the Turkish capital, Ahmad al-Sharaa also said Turkiye and Syria were building a “joint strategy” to confront security threats to both countries. “We discussed the threats that would prevent the unity of Syrian …

Syria’s interim leader holds talks with key ally Turkey on his second international trip
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syria’s interim leader holds talks with key ally Turkey on his second international trip

Associated Press  

ANKARA — Syria’s interim president was in the Turkish capital on Tuesday for talks expected to focus on Syria’s economic recovery as well as the presence of Kurdish-led forces in the north of the country that Turkey considers to be a security threat. Al-Sharaa, the former rebel leader who headed the insurgents who toppled President Bashar Assad in December, is …

Syria’s al-Sharaa, Turkiye’s Erdogan talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Syria’s al-Sharaa, Turkiye’s Erdogan talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts

Al Jazeera  

The meeting in Ankara is second foreign trip by President Ahmed al-Sharaa as he seeks to bolster support for Syria’s fledgling government. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syria’s newly-appointed President Ahmed al-Sharaa discussed deepened security ties – including a response to Kurdish fighters in northeast Syria – during a meeting in Ankara. The visit on Tuesday marked al-Sharaa’s second …

US-backed commander says his Kurdish-led group wants a secular and civil state in post-Assad Syria
1 month, 4 weeks ago

US-backed commander says his Kurdish-led group wants a secular and civil state in post-Assad Syria

Hindustan Times  

HASSAKEH, Syria — The commander of the main U.S.-backed force in Syria said Sunday the recent ouster of the Assad family from power should be followed by building a secular, civil and decentralized state that treats all its citizens equally no matter their religion or ethnicity. US-backed commander says his Kurdish-led group wants a secular and civil state in post-Assad …

US-backed commander says his Kurdish-led group wants a secular and civil state in post-Assad Syria
1 month, 4 weeks ago

US-backed commander says his Kurdish-led group wants a secular and civil state in post-Assad Syria

Associated Press  

HASSAKEH, Syria — The commander of the main U.S.-backed force in Syria said Sunday the recent ouster of the Assad family from power should be followed by building a secular, civil and decentralized state that treats all its citizens equally no matter their religion or ethnicity. The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, said in an interview …

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal

Hindustan Times  

BAGHDAD — The fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has led Iran-allied factions in neighboring Iraq to reconsider their push for U.S. forces to exit the country, multiple Iraqi and American officials told The Associated Press. Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal The U.S. and Iraq announced an agreement last year to wind …

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Regime change in Syria has Iraqi factions backtracking on push for US withdrawal

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — The fall of Bashar Assad in Syria has led Iran-allied factions in neighboring Iraq to reconsider their push for U.S. forces to exit the country, multiple Iraqi and American officials told The Associated Press. A high-ranking official in Iraq’s National Security Service said that in a meeting with the Iraqi government, his agency had made the argument that …

Syrian minister rejects Kurdish-led SDF’s proposal for own military bloc
2 months, 1 week ago

Syrian minister rejects Kurdish-led SDF’s proposal for own military bloc

Al Jazeera  

Integrating Syria’s myriad armed groups into unified command structure is a priority of the new government. Syria’s new defence minister has said it would not be right for US-backed Kurdish fighters based in the country’s northeast to retain their own bloc within the broader integrated Syrian armed forces. SDF commander Mazloum Abdi has said one of their central demands is …

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What is behind US strategy of keeping troops in post-Assad Syria?

Al Jazeera  

Washington, DC – The administration of United States President Joe Biden has said it is taking a wait-and-see approach to the fledgling government in Syria, with diplomats in recent weeks holding initial meetings with the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham head, and the country’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, as well as the newly appointed Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani. “Syria needs major …

Syria's U.S.-backed Kurdish coalition faces an uncertain future after Assad's ouster
3 months ago

Syria's U.S.-backed Kurdish coalition faces an uncertain future after Assad's ouster

NPR  

Syria's U.S.-backed Kurdish coalition faces an uncertain future after Assad's ouster toggle caption Baderkhan Ahmad/AP ISTANBUL – In the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's ouster, Syria remains territorially fractured as the rebels who defeated Assad work to consolidate power. NATO ally Turkey sees the Kurdish militia groups as a threat An even bigger challenge to the Kurdish coalition comes from Turkey …

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

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

The Hindu  

The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Tuesday that they have launched a counter-offensive against the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern border with Turkiye. The SDF is Washington’s critical ally in Syria, targeting sleeper cells of the extremist Islamic State group scattered across the country's east. On Monday, the SDF spokesperson Farhad Shami said …

Syria's Kurdish forces resist Turkey's advances as Erdogan sees opportunity in political vacuum
3 months ago

Syria's Kurdish forces resist Turkey's advances as Erdogan sees opportunity in political vacuum

Firstpost  

Amid continued attacks from Turkey and Islamist groups it supports inside Syria, Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces have now started mounting counterattacks against Turkish proxies The photograph shows US-backed Kurdish military personnel of the Syrian Democratic Forces in Syria's Raqqa in 2017. Even before Syrian opposition groups led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham had ousted Bashar al-Assad, Turkish forces and one of …

Syria says ex-rebel groups agree to integrate under Defence Ministry
3 months ago

Syria says ex-rebel groups agree to integrate under Defence Ministry

Al Jazeera  

De facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says factions agreed to disband following a meeting with the heads of the groups. Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has reached an agreement with rebel factions to come together as one force under the Defence Ministry, according to the new Syrian general administration. Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir had said last week that the …

Turkey will do 'whatever it takes' if Syria government cannot address Kurd militia issue, minister says
3 months, 1 week 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 …

US-Backed Kurdish coalition faces uncertainty in Syria
3 months, 1 week ago

US-Backed Kurdish coalition faces uncertainty in Syria

NPR  

US-Backed Kurdish coalition faces uncertainty in Syria The Kurdish coalition that controls a third of Syria and helped the US fight ISIS is facing a new reality after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad. But as Syria's new Arab leaders try to figure out how to unite their country after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, the future of the U.S.-backed Kurdish …

Erdogan says Turkey expects allies to pull support from Kurds in post-Assad Syria
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Turkey rejects Trump's claim that Ankara orchestrated 'unfriendly takeover' of Syria
3 months, 1 week ago

Turkey rejects Trump's claim that Ankara orchestrated 'unfriendly takeover' of Syria

Firstpost  

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s claims that Ankara orchestrated the falls of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad’s regime. Fidan says it is incorrect to characterise the situation in Syria as an ‘unfriendly takeover’ by Turkey Turkey on Wednesday rejected US President-elect Donald Trump’s claim that the ousting of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad by the …

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria
3 months, 1 week 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 …

US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria

China Daily  

DAMASCUS -- US-led mediation efforts have failed to establish a lasting ceasefire in northern Syria's Manbij and Kobani regions, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Monday. In a statement from its media center, the SDF accused Türkiye and allied militias of rejecting key provisions in a proposed agreement, including the transfer of remaining Manbij Military Council fighters and civilians …

US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria

China Daily  

DAMASCUS -- US-led mediation efforts have failed to establish a lasting ceasefire in northern Syria's Manbij and Kobani regions, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Monday. In a statement from its media center, the SDF accused Türkiye and allied militias of rejecting key provisions in a proposed agreement, including the transfer of remaining Manbij Military Council fighters and civilians …

US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria
Trending News
3 months, 1 week ago

US-backed Kurdish forces report ceasefire failure in northen Syria

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-17 10:19 DAMASCUS -- US-led mediation efforts have failed to establish a lasting ceasefire in northern Syria's Manbij and Kobani regions, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces said on Monday. In a statement from its media center, the SDF accused Türkiye and allied militias of rejecting key provisions in a proposed agreement, including the transfer of remaining Manbij …

Syria's future uncertain amid power struggles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Syria's future uncertain amid power struggles

China Daily  

By CAI HONG | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-15 22:46 Two men ride a motorcycle at a neighbourhood which were not only destroyed during the civil war they were also demolished by the government or stripped by thieves at the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk, outside Damascus, Syria, Saturday, Dec 14, 2024. Foreign stakeholders Zhao Beiping, deputy director of the Center …

Syria in a map: Who controls what now that Assad is gone?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Syria in a map: Who controls what now that Assad is gone?

ABC  

Whenever a leader is overthrown, a power vacuum is created that can be exploited by self-seeking actors. SNA forces, which are backed by neighbouring country Türkiye, have an interest in creating a buffer zone near the Turkish border to keep Syria's Kurdish forces away from it. This last Kurdish group is known as Syria's Democratic Forces and it controls large …

US must prevent Syria from becoming 'terrorist enclave,' Blinken says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US must prevent Syria from becoming 'terrorist enclave,' Blinken says

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a congressional panel Wednesday the United States needs to "do everything possible to avoid" the scenario where Syria becomes a "terrorist enclave." Asked by Congressman Keith Self, Republican from Texas, whether he expected Syria to "descend into a terrorist enclave," Blinken said the administration of President Joe Biden would "do everything …

Syrian Democratic Forces seal US-brokered ceasefire pact with Turkish-backed rebels in Syria
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Syrian Democratic Forces seal US-brokered ceasefire pact with Turkish-backed rebels in Syria

Hindustan Times  

The Kurdish-led force controlling northeast Syria on Wednesday informed that it had reached a ceasefire with Turkish-backed fighters in Manbij, after Islamist-led rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad's government. Turkish-backed Syrian fighters preparing rockets to be fired towards areas in northeastern Syria controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Abdi had last week said that the United Nations had been in touch …

US scrambles to quell ISIS resurgence in Syria after fall of Assad
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US scrambles to quell ISIS resurgence in Syria after fall of Assad

CNN  

CNN — The US’ key anti-ISIS partners in Syria said on Wednesday that the ISIS detention facilities they guard are coming under attack and that they have been forced to halt anti-ISIS operations, complicating the US military’s efforts to prevent the terror group from reconstituting following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. But the US’ most important partner there, …

Syria: US fears vacuum post-Assad with growing concerns over return of ISIS
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Syria: US fears vacuum post-Assad with growing concerns over return of ISIS

New Indian Express  

President elect- Trump, who visited Paris on Saturday, warned against US involvement in Syria, saying the country is "a mess" and "not our friend." In his remarks, Trump blamed former President Obama for the situation in Syria and suggested that Russia should now distance itself from the country, using its "weakened state" to advocate for a negotiated end to the …

US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis

Al Jazeera  

President Biden praises overthrow but warns of uncertainty, as analysts question his administration’s years-long deprioritisation of Syria. “So many of us analysts and Syria watchers have been wondering what’s going to come next.” “ will need to recalibrate their approach to Syria,” added Idlbi, who is also a Syrian refugee. He also pointed to US support for Ukraine’s war against …

Iraq considering intervention in Syria seeing rebels' advancement as threat
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Iraq considering intervention in Syria seeing rebels' advancement as threat

India Today  

Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim ruling parties and armed groups are weighing the pros and cons of armed intervention in Syria, viewing as a grave threat the advance of Sunni Islamist rebels who have taken two Syrian cities and now bear down on a third. Iraq has amassed on its border with Syria thousands of fighters from its conventional military as well …

Turkey’s Erdogan says he remains hopeful about reconciliation with Syria
4 months, 2 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
5 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Washington and Baghdad plan to hold talks soon to end presence of US-led coalition in Iraq
1 year, 2 months ago

Washington and Baghdad plan to hold talks soon to end presence of US-led coalition in Iraq

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. In a statement, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the …

Syria's US-backed Kurdish forces hope to end weeklong clashes with militia in the 'next 24 hours'
1 year, 6 months ago

Syria's US-backed Kurdish forces hope to end weeklong clashes with militia in the 'next 24 hours'

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 Syria's U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led forces …

Syria condemns US general’s visit to Kurdish-held northeast
2 years ago

Syria condemns US general’s visit to Kurdish-held northeast

Al Jazeera  

Foreign ministry condemns surprise visit by Mark Milley, dubbing it ‘illegal,’ according to state media reports. Syria’s foreign ministry has condemned a surprise visit by the United States’ top military officer to an army base in the Kurdish-held northeast, dubbing it “illegal”, state media reported. In his snap visit on Saturday, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark …

Signals of a slow return to peace in Syria
2 years, 2 months ago

Signals of a slow return to peace in Syria

The Hindu  

As Syria enters the 13th year of its lethal civil conflict, a bomb explosion in Istanbul on November 13, that killed six persons, seems to have accelerated a diplomatic process which could bring peace to that tormented land. Turkish authorities immediately blamed Kurdish militants in Syria, represented by the People’s Protection Units, for the bombing, and even arrested a Syrian …

Explained: What's at stake in Turkey’s new Syria escalation?
2 years, 3 months ago

Explained: What's at stake in Turkey’s new Syria escalation?

Firstpost  

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has repeatedly warned of a new land incursion to drive Kurdish groups away from the Turkish-Syrian border, following a deadly 13 November bombing in Istanbul 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. Turkish president …

EXPLAINER: What’s at stake in Turkey’s new Syria escalation
2 years, 3 months 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 …

EXPLAINER: What's at stake in Turkey's new Syria escalation
2 years, 3 months ago

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

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 Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After weeks of deadly Turkish airstrikes in northern Syria, Kurdish …

Turkish deadline for SDF withdrawal from northern Syria: Source
2 years, 3 months ago

Turkish deadline for SDF withdrawal from northern Syria: Source

Al Jazeera  

Turkish source tells Al Jazeera that Ankara has told the US and Russia that the SDF must withdraw within two weeks, or face a new Turkish military ground operation. In response to Turkey’s demands, the Turkish official said that the US had proposed the idea of restructuring the SDF and giving a larger role to the Arab forces within it …

Joint patrols resume in north Syria amid tension with Turkey
2 years, 3 months 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 …

Turkey plans Syria incursion as long as threat lingers
2 years, 8 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, 8 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 …

Iran’s regional outreach tested as Turkey plans Syria operation
2 years, 8 months ago

Iran’s regional outreach tested as Turkey plans Syria operation

Al Jazeera  

Tehran, Iran – Iran has upped its diplomatic efforts amid a warning from Turkey to launch a new military operation in Syria – a close regional ally of Tehran – against Kurdish rebels. “We understand Turkey’s security concerns and talks about the possibility of a special operation in parts of Syrian soil,” Amirabdollahian told reporters in a joint news conference …

US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks
2 years, 9 months ago

US-backed Syrian Kurds to turn to Damascus if Turkey attacks

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — The U.S.-backed and Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria said Tuesday that they will turn to the government in Damascus for support should Turkey go ahead with its threat to launch a new incursion into the war-torn country. Erdogan has repeatedly said over the past weeks that he’s planning a major military operation to create a 30-kilometer deep buffer …

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