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Türkiye will not target US, Russia or Iran's forces in Syria offensive, says presidential spokesperson

Türkiye will not target US, Russia or Iran's forces in Syria offensive, says presidential spokesperson

"To say that 'keeping of ISIS prisoners cannot be guaranteed in case Türkiye starts a ground offensive to the north of Syria' means that PYD/YPG are holding the ISIS prisoners as hostage" said Kalın.

5 December 2022

Kurds' exclusion from Geneva -for whose benefit?

PENNED BY ERTUĞRUL KÜRKÇÜ

Kurds' exclusion from Geneva -for whose benefit?

Relating the SDC's exclusion from the Geneva Conference and the Constitutional Committee with Turkey's counter-lobbying efforts alone would be an oversimplistic conclusion

23 August 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

Salih Müslim: Withdrawal from 1 Battle Doesn’t Mean Losing War

Salih Müslim: Withdrawal from 1 Battle Doesn’t Mean Losing War

Former PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim has made a statement on his Twitter account about Afrin and said, “Withdrawal from one battle doesn’t mean losing war or giving up the struggle.”

Bozdağ: State of Emergency to be Extended for 3 More Months

Bozdağ: State of Emergency to be Extended for 3 More Months

Deputy PM Bozdağ has stated that “the mandate concerning the state of emergency being extended for three more months has been sent to the speakership of parliament”. As to Afrin, “We will do anything to remove the threats”, Bozdağ said.

18 January 2018

Erdoğan on Including PYD-YPG to Syrian Settlement Process: Assad Also Opposes

Erdoğan on Including PYD-YPG to Syrian Settlement Process: Assad Also Opposes

Following the meeting with President Putin and Rouhani in Sochi, Russia, concerning the crisis in Syria, Erdoğan has stated that participation from all segments of Syria is required and underlined that PYD and YPG should not be included.

24 November 2017

Press Conference Held Following Trump-Erdoğan Meeting

Press Conference Held Following Trump-Erdoğan Meeting

US President Trump and President Erdoğan met in person for the first time yesterday. Following the meeting that lasted 20 minutes the two leaders held a press conference.

US, Turkish, Russian Chiefs of General Staff Discuss Situation in Manbij

US, Turkish, Russian Chiefs of General Staff Discuss Situation in Manbij

Parties of Syrian conflict have come up against each other in Manbij. The chiefs of general staff of the US, Russia and Turkey have discussed the situation in a trilateral meeting.

Detention Warrant Issued for PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim

Detention Warrant Issued for PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim

Detention warrants have been issued for 48 people including PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim and PKK’s five high-ranking executives.

22 November 2016

Russia on Jarablus Operation

Russia on Jarablus Operation

Russia has made a statement on Jarablus operation that “The risk that the situation in the conflict zone might become more unstable is disturbing us. The ethnic conflict between Arabs and Kurds might be fueled”.

Trustee Appointed to 14 Additional Corporations

Trustee Appointed to 14 Additional Corporations

Anadolu 9th Criminal Court of Peace has appointed trustees to 14 more corporations.

Çavuşoğlu: ‘PYD Started to Sell Out US’

Çavuşoğlu: ‘PYD Started to Sell Out US’

According to Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu who conveyed “John Kerry said YPG is not trustworthy”, Saudi planes will come soon.

25 February 2016

YPG: ‘Will Abide by the Truce’

YPG: ‘Will Abide by the Truce’

Two new steps have been taken for the truce planned to be in effect as of February 27 in Syria. People’s Protection Units and High Negotiations Committee have announced that they would abide by the truce agreement.

25 February 2016

DNA Confirms Suicide Bomber Identity as Abdülbaki Sömer Verifying TAK

DNA Confirms Suicide Bomber Identity as Abdülbaki Sömer Verifying TAK

According to the DNA test results, the identity of the suicide bomber in Ankara has been determined as Abdülbaki Sömer confirming the declaration of TAK. Kurtulmuş on the other hand over being asked on the name “Neccar” they had declared as the suicide bomber, has responded as “It doesn’t change the reality of the situation, he has entered from PYD region”.

23 February 2016

US: We couldn’t Determine Perpetrator of Ankara Attack

US: We couldn’t Determine Perpetrator of Ankara Attack

US has responded to the claim made by Davutoğlu and Erdoğan that the attack killing 28, wounding 61 has been launched by YPG: “We couldn’t determine perpetrator of the Ankara attack”.

19 February 2016

PYD Co-Chair Müslim: Kurds in No Way Related to Ankara Attack

PYD Co-Chair Müslim: Kurds in No Way Related to Ankara Attack

PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim has noted that they were in no way related to the attack in Ankara killing 28 persons and has denied Davutoğlu’s statement.

18 February 2016

Yüksekdağ: Why Rules of Engagement not Applied to ISIS

Yüksekdağ: Why Rules of Engagement not Applied to ISIS

People’s Democratic Party Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ has shown reaction against artillery shooting on the region under PYD control in Syria: Why don’t you apply the rules of engagement to ISIS; who has cut the throat of the Turkish soldier, ISIS or PYD?

16 February 2016

‘Turkey’s Allying with Saudi Arabia is Eclipse of Reason’

HDP SPOKESPERSON BİLGEN

‘Turkey’s Allying with Saudi Arabia is Eclipse of Reason’

HDP Spokesperson Bilgen has said, “You cannot get involved in some other country against its will other than [providing] humanitarian aid” as to Turkey’s call on PYD to withdraw from Azaz”.

15 February 2016 Beyza Kural

Syria: Turkey has Crossed into Syria

Syria: Turkey has Crossed into Syria

Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its letter to the UN has stated that there are Turkish soldiers among the group of 100 armed people crossing into the Syrian border and that “ammunition and armament” aid to Azez region continues.

15 February 2016

PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim on Turkey Shelling: Turkey Should not Intervene in Our Internal Issues

PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim on Turkey Shelling: Turkey Should not Intervene in Our Internal Issues

PYD Co-Chair Salih Müslim has commented on Turkish Military Forces shelling the part of Azez under PYD Control: Turkey should not intervene in Syria’s internal issues, if it does, all Syrians would resist”.

15 February 2016

YPG: We haven’t Fired Single Bullet on Turkey

YPG: We haven’t Fired Single Bullet on Turkey

YPG official spokesperson Xelîl has refuted Turkey’s claim that it has “retaliated against YPG’s attacks”: “Not a single bullet has been shot over four years from YPG’s side on Turkey”.

15 February 2016

Prime Minister Davutoğlu’s Statement on PYD

Prime Minister Davutoğlu’s Statement on PYD

In his statement on Turkey launching artillery shootings on the Menagh airbase, Prime Minister Davutoğlu has recorded; “YPG will immediately withdraw from Azez and the surrounding area. It will not even go close to Azez.

15 February 2016

Turkey Attacks on PYD

Turkey Attacks on PYD

Attack has been launched on the area seized by PYD from FSA recently by howitzer artillery belonging to Turkish Armed Forces in Kilis.

13 February 2016

Salih Müslim: We Will not Cross into West of Euphrates Without Coalition

Salih Müslim: We Will not Cross into West of Euphrates Without Coalition

PYD Co-Chair Müslim said YPG forces will not cross into west of the Euphrates without the coordination of US-led coalition.

11 February 2016

Çavuşoğlu Urges US to Decide on PYD

Çavuşoğlu Urges US to Decide on PYD

Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has said, “The US has to make a decision, does it choose us or terror organizations as partner?”

9 February 2016

US: Will Keep Supporting PYD

US: Will Keep Supporting PYD

US Department of State Spokesperson Kirby has responded over Erdoğan’s question “Am I your partner or the terrorists in Kobani?” by stating that they did not consider PYD a terrorist group and will keep supporting it.

9 February 2016

Joint Statement by Armenians, Assyrians against PYD

Joint Statement by Armenians, Assyrians against PYD

18 Christian institutions by joint statement have accused PYD and YPG of violating human rights, seizing private property, recruiting by force, imposing tax unlawfully, and intervening in curriculum of churches.

5 November 2015

Demirtaş Responds Davutoğlu’s PYD Statement

Demirtaş Responds Davutoğlu’s PYD Statement

In response to Prime Minister Davutoğlu’s statement “We hit PYD twice”, Demirtaş has said “Seeing PYD as threat instead of DAİŞ is shame on his part”.

27 October 2015

Democratic Union Party Discusses Turkey’s Red Lines

Democratic Union Party Discusses Turkey’s Red Lines

After Turkey perceived PYD’s military operation to Jarabulus, a Syrian city, as a “red line”, PYD made a written statement.

YPG Captures Tell Abyad, ISIS Militants Defect to Turkey

YPG Captures Tell Abyad, ISIS Militants Defect to Turkey

YPG/YPJ, Liwa al Tahrîr and Burkan al Firat unions took back Tell Abyad which is between Jazira and Kobani Cantons from ISIS militants and planted their flags. ISIS militants who defected to Turkey were detained.

Another Mortar Falls in Ceylanpınar

Another Mortar Falls in Ceylanpınar

Another mortar fell from the Syrian border, hitting an apartment in Turkey’s Ceylanpınar. Around the same hours, several bullets and bomb splinters left 4 people injured.

Kurdish Villages Attacked in Aleppo

MASSACRE IN ROJAVA

Kurdish Villages Attacked in Aleppo

Al Qaeda-linked militia attacked Kurdish civilians in Syria last night, killing 50 people and holding 350 as hostages. People’s Democratic Congress (HDK) made a call for solidarity demonstration for Rojava at 7 pm in downtown Istanbul.

People with HIV/AIDS Face Continuing Discrimination

According to research carried out by the Positive Life Assocation, HIV positive people are not receiving adequate care by the health service and are misinformed. They also face discrimation in other areas of their lives.

27 March 2009 Emine Özcan

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