Governed by the pro-Kurdish Democratic Union Party (PYD), media have far greater rights than under hardline Syrian ruler Bashar Assad. And while the self-declared autonomy is not officially recognized …
The European Union in Syria: too complacent?
Overwhelming evidence ties Al-Assad to a range of war crimes and genocidal practices, and the European Union has long advocated a firm stance against his regime. The EU Delegation for Syria, which …
Turkey vows more retaliation after 2 killed in cross-border Kurdish strikes
People carry coffins during a funeral procession for people who were killed during Turkish air strikes in northern Syria, in Derik countryside, Syria. REUTERS/Orhan Qereman …
Turkey says 3 killed in rocket strikes from Kurdish militia in Syria
Turkey said a Kurdish militia killed three people in rocket attacks from northern Syria on Monday, in an escalation of cross-border retaliation following Turkish air operations at the weekend and a …
Turkey’s military operations in Iraq and Syria
Turkey’s armed forces have conducted several large-scale military operations over the decades in northern Iraq and northern Syria against Syrian Kurdish YPG militia, the Islamic State and the outlawed …
At least 31 killed in Turkish strikes in north Syria: monitor
Turkish air strikes overnight killed at least 31 people in northern Syria, primarily in positions held by Syrian Kurdish forces, a Britain-based war …
At least 31 killed in Turkish strikes in north Syria: monitor
Turkish air strikes overnight killed at least 31 people in northern Syria, primarily in positions held by Syrian Kurdish forces, a Britain-based war …
Turkey’s high-stakes campaigns in Syria
Turkey has launched a string of offensives in neighbouring Syria since 2016 targeting Kurdish militias, Islamic State group jihadists and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.The latest, in Iraq …
Turkey’s high-stakes campaigns in Syria
Turkey has launched a string of offensives in neighbouring Syria since 2016 targeting Kurdish militias, Islamic State group jihadists and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad.The latest, in Iraq …
Turkey Bombs Kurdish Foes in Iraq and Syria, Likely Killing Dozens
Turkish officials said the airstrikes were a counterterrorism operation against militants it accused of bombing Istanbul last week.