U.S.-backed YPG forces have tightened the siege on neighborhoods under the control of the Bashar Assad regime in two northeastern cities in Syria, officials from both sides said Thursday. The …
Turkey urges US to acknowledge its efforts against terrorism
Turkey on Thursday “completely” rejected the recent United States annual human rights report, calling it “unfounded.” Ankara also called on Washington to acknowledge Turkey’s efforts against terrorism in all its …
‘Terrorist PKK presence in northern Iraq obstructs mine clearance’
An Iraqi official said they were unable to carry out mine clearance work along the borders of northern Iraq’s Duhok province due to the presence of PKK terrorists in the …
Police detain 46 terrorist suspects in probe on Kobani riots
Turkish security forces detained on Tuesday 46 out of 91 suspects, including pro-PKK Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) linked officials, accused of providing financial assistance to fund the events that would …
Turkey successfully battles multiple terrorist groups: Soylu
There is no other country in the world other than Turkey that is fighting so many global terrorist organizations at the same time, Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu said Sunday. In …
Turkish NGO sends Ramadan packages to over 8,000 Syrians in Afrin
Turkey’s Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) nongovernmental organization (NGO) sent Ramadan packages to 8,500 people in Syria’s northern Afrin on Monday. Zeki Tahiroğlu, IHH’s Syria Reyhanlı regional coordinator, said in a …
PKK terrorist shelter found, material seized in eastern Turkey
Turkish security forces on Sunday found a shelter used by PKK terrorists in eastern Turkey’s Bingöl province. A 6-room shelter and materials used by terrorists were found in the Genç …
UN calls for action on YPG-run camp in eastern Syria
The United Nations has called for solving the crisis of the al-Hol refugee camp in eastern Syria. “There must be a comprehensive and decisive action in the file of the …
Turkey eliminates 3 YPG/PKK terrorists in Syria, arrests 7 in Ankara
The Turkish military eliminated three YPG/PKK terrorists who opened harassing fire in the Operation Peace Spring and Operation Olive Branch areas in northern Syria, the Defense Ministry said Thursday, as …
Turkey ready for counterterrorism cooperation with Africa: Akar
Turkey is ready to cooperate and share experience in the field of counterterrorism with Mali and the African continent, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said Tuesday. Akar on Tuesday met with …