Syria Conflict
SDF commander says Friday bombardments major breach of truce; Turkish forces point to "14 attacks in 36 hours" by Kurds.
Published 19 Oct, 2019 07:04pm
There is a saying that the mountains are the Kurds’ only friends.
Published 19 Oct, 2019 08:16am
Ceasefire agreement requires Kurdish fighters to vacate a swath of territory in Syria along the Turkish border.
Updated 19 Oct, 2019 09:24am
"It was unconventional what I did. I said they're going to have to fight a little while," Trumps tells a rally in Texas.
Updated 18 Oct, 2019 10:31am
US vice president says Turkey has agreed to a 5-day ceasefire in Syria to allow for withdrawal of Kurdish forces.
Updated 17 Oct, 2019 11:26pm
Most displaced people tried to move in with relatives in safer areas, some while sleeping rough in orchards.
Published 17 Oct, 2019 02:52pm
"Don't be a tough guy. Don't be a fool," he finishes, adding: "I will call you later."
Updated 17 Oct, 2019 08:00am
Russia has signaled its role as de facto power broker in the conflict, deploying forces near the border.
Published 16 Oct, 2019 02:29pm
“They tell us 'to declare a ceasefire'. We can never declare a ceasefire,” says Erdogan.
Published 16 Oct, 2019 02:17pm
A summary of what the US withdrawal means for those rushing in and those left behind.
Published 16 Oct, 2019 10:14am
It is not for the first time that an American ally has suffered such a fate.
Published 16 Oct, 2019 09:36am
Sanctions announced on Monday do not match the rhetoric and are seen as minimal by analysts and financial investors.
Updated 16 Oct, 2019 08:15am
Tensions grow within Nato as Turkey defies growing condemnation of its invasion from its Western allies.
Updated 16 Oct, 2019 08:04am
Trump announces plans to reimpose steel tariffs on Turkey, immediately halt negotiations on a $100 billion trade deal.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 11:01pm
Syrian army has maintained a presence in the Kurdish-controlled cities of Qamishli and Hasakeh.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 09:08am
France calls upon EU foreign ministers to demand an arms embargo on Turkey.
Published 14 Oct, 2019 02:09pm
Hypocrisy is a part of any foreign policy — the oil to its engine.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:27pm
WASHINGTON: The United States is poised to move about 1,000 US troops from northern Syria amid an ongoing Turkish...
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:26pm
"Syrian [...] army units move north to confront Turkish aggression on Syrian territory," says state news agency SANA.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:26pm
"SDF are looking to cut a deal with the Syrians and the Russians to counterattack against the Turks in the north.”
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:26pm
France and Germany had said they were suspending arms exports to Turkey over its offensive in Syria against the YPG.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:25pm
“We have to bring our great heroes, our great soldiers, we have to bring them home. It's time. It's time,” Trump says.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:25pm
France wants a meeting of the anti-IS coalition to discuss its next steps in the context of the Turkish actions.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:24pm
Reports say at least 28 civilians have been killed in Syria and 17 in Turkey
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:24pm
"There was no shot fired whatsoever on the US observation post," Defence Minister Hulusi Akar says.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:24pm
RAS AIN: Turkey pressed its deadly offensive against Kurdish targets in Syria on Friday as it battled to seize key...
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:24pm
War monitor says the Turkish forces and their Syrian proxies are deploying air strikes, heavy artillery and rocket fire.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:22pm
Imran Khan says Pakistan "fully understands Turkey’s concerns relating to terrorism".
Updated 13 Feb, 2020 10:44am
"While Turkey has serious security concerns, we expect Turkey to act with restraint," says Jens Stoltenberg.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:24pm
"We are deeply concerned by the Turkish military operation in northeast Syria," the countries say in a joint statement.
Updated 15 Oct, 2019 03:23pm
