Syria, Turkey

Analysis-Efforts to end Kurdish militant conflict in Turkey face Syria test
By Daren Butler, Ece Toksabay and Umit Ozdal ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) - Talks aimed at ending a 40-year-old militant conflict have fostered peace hopes in Turkey but the precarious situation of Kurdish forces in Syria and uncertainty about Ankara's intentions have left many Kurds anxious about the path ahead.
Conflict between Turkey and Kurdish groups rises around key dam in northern Syria
A key dam in northern Syria has become a flash point in the conflict between Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed armed groups, which has intensified in the weeks since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad in a lightning offensive.
Turkey threatens 'military operation' against Syrian Kurds
Turkey has threatened to launch an offensive against the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) in Syria, which it accuses of being aligned with the homegrown Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
Turkey poised for military move against Kurdish forces in Syria
The Turkish armed forces have been placed on full combat readiness due to the potential for operations against Kurdish armed groups in Syria. This information was provided to the pro-government newspaper "Türkiye" by sources within the Turkish Ministry of Defense.
37 killed in north Syria clashes between pro-Turkey, Kurdish forces: monitor
Battles between Turkish-backed groups, supported by air strikes, and Kurdish-led forces killed 37 people on Thursday in Syria's northern Manbij region, a war monitor said.The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor reported "fierce battles in the Manbij
Turkey’s imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader says he is willing to work with authorities for peace
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Share ISTANBUL (AP) — Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of Turkey’s banned Kurdistan Workers ...
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International Plea to Halt Turkish Aggressions on Kurds
An Israeli foreign ministry official has urged the international community to pressure Turkey to cease hostilities against ...
As Erdogan vows to 'bury' Kurds in Syria, they launch counterattacks against Turkey-backed militias
As Turkish military has joined hands with its proxies inside Syria to wage a military campaign against Kurds, the Kurdish ...
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Turkey seeks to purge pro-US Kurdish force that helped defeat Islamic State in Syria
According to Turkish media, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in a live broadcast on NTV that "the elimination of YPG is [Turkey's] strategic goal." He also noted the country's Kurds must be ...
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Israel: Calls for international pressure on Turkey to stop attacks against Kurds in Syria
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs demands the protection of Kurds—Erdogan threatens, saying, "If necessary, we will ...
Opinion - The Kurds are America’s allies — the US must defend them
Moral clarity is called for at this perilous moment. Kurds are America’s allies and friends with whom we share strategic ...
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Turkey moves to isolate the Kurds in Syria, and prepares a way for new attacks - analysis
The way is open for Ankara to complete the goal that it wants, which is to push Kurds away from the border. Most Kurdish towns in Syria are on the border with Turkey. Turkey already forced ...
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What Kurds fear and hope for in the 'new Syria'
Analysis: With the new political order in Syria still unclear, Kurds face an uncertain future amid competing domestic and ...
Turkey to Tell U.S. That Syria Needs to Be Rid of Terrorists, Turkish Source Says
Turkish officials will tell U.S. Under Secretary of State John Bass during talks in Ankara this week that Syria needs to be rid of terrorist groups to achieve stability and security, a Turkish Foreign ...