Syria, Turkey and Kurdish

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.
US, Turkey discussing fate of Kurdish ‘foreign fighters’ in Syria: Blinken
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that they are working closely with their NATO ally Turkey to find a resolution to Turkey’s “legitimate concerns” in Syria which could require the departure of the “foreign members” of
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.
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.
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
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Risk of Israel-Turkey war in new Syria assessed by Israeli government commission
The risk of Syria becoming the stage for a direct conflict between Turkey and Israel must be seriously addressed, an Israeli ...
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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 ...
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Turkey's Increasing Support for Syrian Factions Poses Greater Threat to Israel Than Iran
Israeli officials warn Turkey's support for Syrian factions poses a greater threat than Iran, prompting shifts in defense ...
US, French troops could secure Syria's northern border, Syrian Kurdish official says
Talks are taking place on whether U.S. and French troops could secure a border zone in northern Syria as part of efforts to ...
Syria to Receive Electricity-Generating Ships From Qatar and Turkey
DUBAI (Reuters) - Syria will receive two electricity-generating ships from Turkey and Qatar to boost energy supplies hit by ...
Turkey's offer to rebuild the Syria military is an opening to displace Russian and Iranian power
Syria's new government likely needs arms to solidify its hold on power. That's an opening for its Turkish backers.
Trump can’t leave Syria to others
After the fall of Bashar Assad ‘s regime in Syria, the incoming Trump administration faces a complex set of challenges. Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to reduce U.S. involvement ...
Erdogan expects support from Syria in Turkey's battle with PKK
(Reuters) -Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that Syria's new leadership is determined to root out separatists ...
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Turkey, in Concert With Syria, 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.
US troops need to stay in Syria to counter the Islamic State group, defense secretary says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin outlines the necessity of U.S. troops in Syria to counter IS threats and stabilize the region ...