Syria, Kurdish

Türkiye considers military operation against Kurdish groups in Syria
Türkiye may initiate a military operation in Syria against Kurdish armed groups. Ankara has set certain conditions for the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which it considers a terrorist organization,
Turkiye threatens military action against Kurdish forces in Syria
Foreign Minister Fidan threatens military action against PKK-linked YPG group if they fail to meet Ankara’s demands.
Turkey threatens offensive against Kurdish militia in Syria if demands not met
Since the ousting of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad last month by rebels, some of whom Turkey supported, Ankara has demanded that the YPG disband, its non-Syrian militants and foreign terrorist fighters leave Syria, or be repatriated to their source countries, and its leaders turn themselves in.
Turkey says eradication of Kurdish YPG militia in Syria 'imminent'
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday that eradication of the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria was "imminent", and that Ankara would not agree to any policy that allowed the YPG to maintain a presence there.
Germany leads EU push for Syria sanctions relief, as Turkey threatens Kurdish fighters
Germany is pushing for an easing of EU sanctions on Syria following, in a bid to provide some relief for the war-torn country.
Turkey Threatens Military Operation Against Syrian Kurdish Fighters
Turkey threatened Tuesday to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accepted Ankara's conditions for a "bloodless" transition after the fall of strongman president Bashar al-Assad.
Erdogan tells Iraqi Kurdish PM that Turkey working to keep Syria secure
Turkey is working to ensure that Syria's transformation over the last month will not bring new instabilities to the region, President Tayyip Erdogan told the Iraqi Kurdish prime minister, Erdogan's office said on Tuesday.
Turkey threatens offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters
The fall of Bashar Assad to Islamist-led rebels has raised the prospect of Turkey intervening in Syria against Kurdish forces accused by Ankara of links to armed separatists.Turkey threatened on Tuesday to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accepted Ankara's conditions for a "bloodless" transition after the demise
Al-Monitor2h
As Trump praises Erdogan, Turkey says ready to take control of ISIS prisons in Syria
The top Turkish diplomat said Turkey is prepared to take control of the Islamic State detainee camps as he downplayed Israeli ...
Daily Sabah3h
Türkiye rallies businesses for Syria’s reconstruction
The Turkish government and the business world held talks on Tuesday to exchange views on ways to help Syria’s reconstruction ...
Politico Europe1d
Erdoğan says Turkey ready to intervene if Syria splits
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Monday that Turkey is ready to step in if Syria breaks up following a rebel ...
24 Killed As Pro-Ankara Factions Clash With Syria's Kurdish-led SDF
At least 24 fighters, mostly from Turkish-backed groups, were killed in clashes with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the northern Manbij district, a war monitor said on Thursday.
Daily Sabah2d
Top Turkish, Jordanian officials meet in Ankara for Gaza, Syria talks
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi will visit Türkiye on Monday on a trip aimed at discussing regional issues, including ...
Foreign Affairs5d
The Best Way for America to Help the New Syria
But as a new government takes shape in Damascus, Syrians and foreign observers alike worry about how inclusive, ...
Hudson Institute2h
Israel Is Making a Mistake with Erdogan
"Many people think the United States saves Israel, but the truth is that today Israel's role is to save the United States ...
Daily Sabah5h
Israel incites war with Türkiye after Syrian revolution
A committee presenting reports to the Israeli government “warned” the Netanyahu administration about a “potential conflict” ...