Turkey threatens offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters
Wednesday, 8 January 2025 Turkey has threatened a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they agree to specific conditions for a peaceful transition post-Assad. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan demanded the withdrawal of fighters linked to the PKK and signaled readiness for action if the demands aren't met.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says that it was "only a matter of time" before Syrian Kurdish fighters -- seen by the West as essential in the fight against Islamic State jihadists -- will be wiped out. Turkey sees the People's Protection Units (YPG) -- the main component of the US-backed...
Israeli officials have warned of a growing threat from Turkey's increasing support for Syrian factions, especially following Turkey’s strategic ambitions in the Middle East. The Nagel Commission..
The ongoing conflict between pro-Turkey factions and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Manbij countryside of northern Syria has reached a deadly climax, with 101 casualties reported over the..