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.
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 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.
Dozens of pro-Turkey and Kurdish forces killed in fighting in northern Syria
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported on Sunday that 85 Turkey-backed fighters and 16 fighters from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) were killed in the fighting, which began on Friday evening in several villages near the city of Manbij.
Turkey's Erdogan Says Ready To Intervene To Prevent Any Division Of Syria
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday he would order an intervention to prevent any splintering of Syria, a warning aimed particularly at the country's Kurdish forces.
Turkey says it will mount offensive against Kurdish YPG if demands not met
Turkey will carry out a cross-border offensive into northeastern Syria against the Kurdish YPG militia if the group does not meet Ankara's demands, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday, while adding that Syria's new rulers must address the issue.
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
Erdogan warns of using Turkey's full military power to keep Syria unified under one leadership
Turkish President Erdogan has threatened military action in Syria to prevent its division and eliminate terrorist groups like the PKK and YPG. Turkey aims to maintain Syria’s unity, improve relations with its new government,

Turkey, Qatar Sending 2 Power Ships To Syria, Says Official

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.
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Turkey to establish strategic defence ties and military cooperation with Syria
The Turkish defence ministry has said Ankara will establish military cooperation with the new Syrian administration. Speaking ...
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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.
Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders
The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel ...
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The Syrian Vortex: Turkey, Israel, and the Struggle for Influence
Turkey’s Stance on Syrian Stability Turkey has reiterated its commitment to ensuring Syria remains united and intact amidst ...
Erdoğan reiterates Turkish support for Syria's territorial integrity
The Turkish president warned that Ankara would act quickly in response to any perceived threats, a reference to Kurdish ...
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Turkey-backed Syria may be bigger threat than Iran, says Israeli government panel
Turkey could pose a greater threat to Israel than Iran in Syria if it supports a hostile “Sunni Islamist” force in Damascus, ...
Erdogan's dream and Syria..., Is Turkey planning to attack Israel? Netanyahu asked to...
Israeli committee has indicated that President Tayyip Erdogan is working on its plan to bring back its influence during the ...