Turkish FM: US should reconsider its alliances in Syria
Turkey’s Foreign Minister said early Friday that Washington should reconsider its alliances in Syria as the Assad regime prepares to launch a bloody offensive on…
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US: Former ambassador to Turkey appointed as Syria rep
Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey James Jeffrey was named U.S. special representative to Syria on Friday. After being sworn in by Secretary of State Mike…
Has the US conceded to Turkey in Manbij?
If one is to go by leaks to the media as well as official statements out of Ankara, Turkey and the United States have essentially worked out a “road map”…
Ex-UK minister’s nephew arrested for joining YPG in Syria
The great nephew of a former British minister has been arrested on his return to the UK from Syria for his alleged involvement with the…
Can Syria’s Kurds avoid their Iraqi brethren’s fate?
Kurdish local elections in northern Syria are likely to succeed despite potential opposition from the central government, analysts say. Organised by Kurdish authorities, the vote…
Al-Bab: Death toll of Turkish soldiers rises to sixteen
The death toll of Turkish soldiers in Syria’s Al-Bab has increased to 16, Defense Minister Fikri Isik said on Thursday. Isik’s remarks came during a…
Hundreds of PKK terrorists ‘neutralized’ in November
Over 300 PKK terrorists were “neutralized” in security operations inside and outside Turkey in November, according to army figures compiled by Anadolu Agency. In operations…
The Kurdish ‘frenemies’ aiding Assad in Aleppo
As thousands of civilians flee eastern Aleppo following the simultaneous advance of Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces, rebel groups have alleged close coordination between the…
Turkey wouldn’t take part in Mosul offensive
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that the country was determined to be a part of the coalition forces in the planned offensive to…
Prisoner exchange reported between YPG, Daesh
The PKK’s Syrian offshoot Democratic Union Party’s (PYD) armed wing the Peoples’ Protection Units (YPG) and Daesh have exchanged prisoners, a report claimed on Monday….