Syria, Kurdish

Kurdish forces fight back against Turkish-backed rebels amid clashes in northern Syria
The SDF launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed SNA to reclaim areas near Syria's northern border. Clashes have intensified since Bashar al-Assad's fall. View on euronews
Turkish military kills 21 Kurdish militants in northern Syria and Iraq, ministry says
The Turkish military killed 21 Kurdish militants in northern Syria and Iraq, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.
Turkey Says Syria’s New Rulers Agree to Abolish Kurdish Forces
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.
Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive
Kurdish-led fighters in Syria, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, say they have launched a counter-offensive against the Ankara-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria’s northern
Lay down weapons or be buried in Syria: Erdogan's stern warning to Kurdish militia
Kurdish fighters in Syria will either lay down their weapons or "be buried," Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned. Erdogan was speaking in the parliament when he warned to eradicate terrorist organisations' trying to weave a wall of blood' between the Turkish and Kurdish.
Syria Clashes: Turkish Military Kills 21 Kurdish Militants; SDF Vs SNA Fight For Tishrin Dam
Syria is ablaze as NATO-aligned forces clash over control in a deadly new conflict. Turkish forces launched a series of attacks targeting U.S.-backed fighters, leaving over 20 dead. Meanwhile, escalating tensions hint at deeper geopolitical rivalries unfolding on the ground.
Erdoğan Warns Kurdish Militants in Syria to lay down Arms or Face Being "Buried" in Syrian soil
Turkish President Erdoğan has issued a stark warning to Kurdish militants in Syria, demanding they lay down their arms or face being "buried" in Syrian soil. This comes amidst escalating tensions with the YPG militia,
Kurdish militia in Syria will be buried if they do not lay down arms, Turkey's Erdogan says
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Kurdish militants in Syria will either lay down their weapons or "be ...
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On Ankara visit, Germany's Baerbock says Syria 'hanging by a thread'
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Friday said Syria's future is "hanging by a thread" as she called on Turkey to ...
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Turkey plans to start maritime agreement negotiations with Syria
Turkey is planning to start negotiations with Syria to delineate maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean Sea, Transportation ...
Turkey aiming for maritime agreement with Syria, transport minister says
Turkey is aiming to strike a maritime demarcation agreement with Syria after a permanent government is formed in Damascus, ...
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Syria authorities say armed groups have agreed to disband
Syria's new leaders announced Tuesday that they had reached an agreement with the country's rebel groups on their dissolution ...
Ankara, Syria's HTS Both Hope To Profit From Years-long History
Turkey's long-time relationship with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels had drawn little attention until recently -- but since the Islamists took over Syria, both sides have sought to profit from the ties, ...
With S-400s Out, Russia’s Days Of Controlling Syria’s Airspace Are Over
The transfer marks the end of an era when Russia played an arguably oversized role in determining which countries could ...
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Turkey has emerged as a winner in Syria but must now use its influence to help build peace
As actors with whom Turkey has developed close ties with over the years are poised to assume more influence and power in Damascus, Ankara is set to gain essential levers of influence in Syria.
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The complex nature of Turkey's relations with Syria
Turkey has launched series of military operations in northern Syria with the goal of securing its southern border from ...
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Turkey, in Concert With Damascus, Aims To Redefine Maritime Boundaries in Its Favor
After Assad’s ouster earlier this month, Ankara is keener than ever to exploit energy resources under the Mediterranean Sea.