Turkey, YPG and Syria

Efforts to end Kurdish militant conflict in Turkey face Syria test
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.
Turkey says eradication of Kurdish YPG militia in Syria 'imminent'
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday that eradication of the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria was "imminent", and that Ankara would not agree to any policy that allowed the YPG to maintain a presence there.
Turkey says it will mount offensive against Kurdish YPG if group does not meet its demands
Turkey will carry out a cross-border offensive into northeastern Syria against the Kurdish YPG militia if the group does not meet Ankara's demands, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday, while adding that Syria's new rulers must address the issue.
Turkey threatens offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters
The fall of Bashar Assad to Islamist-led rebels has raised the prospect of Turkey intervening in Syria against Kurdish forces accused by Ankara of links to armed separatists.Turkey threatened on Tuesday to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accepted Ankara's conditions for a "bloodless" transition after the demise
Turkey threatens military operation against Syrian Kurdish fighters
Turkey threatened Tuesday to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accepted Ankara's conditions for a "bloodless" transition after the fall of strongman president Bashar al-Assad.
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Turkey’s Aggression Sparks Kurdish-Turmoil in Syria’s Fragile Landscape
Syria’s political landscape is changing rapidly following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad by rebel forces. Türkiye and Israel, two powerful neighbours, have taken decisive steps to secure ...
Turkey says it will mount offensive against Kurdish YPG if demands not met
Turkey will carry out a cross-border offensive into northeastern Syria against the Kurdish YPG militia if the group does not meet Ankara's demands, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday, while ...
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Turkey's Bold Move Against Kurdish Forces
Turkey plans to launch a military offensive into northeastern Syria targeting the Kurdish YPG militia if its demands remain ...
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Syria’s New Leader Set to Visit Erdogan in Turkey
When and if al-Shara’a goes to Ankara, it is likely the agenda for talks will focus on the fighting between US and Turkish-backed Kurdish forces.
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Erdogan says Turkey will 'intervene' to stop Syria split
Erdogan has said Turkey will not hesitate to intervene to stop Syria from splintering, in what is a clear threat to the ...
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Turkish Foreign Minister Calls Imminent Action Against YPG
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that the eradication of the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria is imminent. He ...
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As Trump praises Erdogan, Turkey says ready to take control of ISIS prisons in Syria
The top Turkish diplomat said Turkey is prepared to take control of the Islamic State detainee camps as he downplayed Israeli ...
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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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Turkey says eradication of Kurdish YPG in Syria ‘imminent’
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday that eradication of the Kurdish YPG militia in Syria was “imminent”, and that Ankara would not agree to any policy that allowed the YPG to ...
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 ...