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world6 months ago

Erdogan Celebrates PKK Disarmament as a Historic Turning Point for Turkey

Turkish President Erdoğan announced a new chapter in Turkey's history as Kurdish militants from the PKK began disarming, symbolizing a potential end to a four-decade insurgency. Erdoğan expressed support for peace efforts, acknowledged past mistakes, and highlighted the economic and regional benefits of resolving the conflict, while the PKK called for the release of their leader Öcalan. The move is part of broader political and diplomatic efforts involving Turkey, the US, and Syria.

via Financial Times|
#erdogan#kurdish-fighters#peace-process
international-news1 year ago

Turkey Nears Completion of Northern Iraq and Syria Operations, Erdoğan Announces

Turkey will soon conclude its latest military operation, Operation Claw-Lock, against Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq, President Erdogan announced. The operation, launched in April 2022, aimed to neutralize the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which Turkey considers a terrorist group. Erdogan did not specify a timeline for the operation's end but emphasized the success of Turkish forces in securing the region.

via Al Jazeera English|
#international-news#kurdish-fighters#northern-iraq
international-conflict1 year ago

"Drone Attack Kills 6 Kurdish Fighters at Syrian Base Hosting US Troops"

A drone attack on a base housing U.S. troops in eastern Syria killed six allied Kurdish fighters, with an umbrella group of Iran-backed Iraqi militias claiming responsibility. The attack comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the U.S. military launching retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militant groups in Syria and Iraq. The U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces accused "Iran-backed militias" of carrying out the attack, while the U.S. Central Command stated that the strikes were in self-defense. Additionally, the U.S. and Britain launched strikes against the Houthis in Yemen to degrade their capabilities to attack vessels in the Red Sea.

via The Associated Press|
#drone-attack#international-conflict#iran-backed-militias
international-conflict2 years ago

"Turkish Air Strikes Hit Kurdish Targets in Northern Iraq and Syria"

Turkish military conducts air raids targeting Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq and Syria, destroying 23 targets and claiming to have "neutralised" many fighters. The escalation in violence follows clashes with PKK fighters and is part of Turkey's efforts to ensure border security. The tension in the region is exacerbated by the spillover from the conflict in Gaza, with Iran also launching missiles at armed groups in Iraq and Syria.

via Al Jazeera English|
#air-strikes#international-conflict#kurdish-fighters
conflict2 years ago

Russian soldier killed in Turkish shelling in north Syria.

Turkish shelling in northern Syria killed one Russian soldier and wounded several others. The shelling came after a day of violence between U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters and Turkish troops in northern Syria. Turkey's defense ministry said at least 12 suspected members of the main Syrian Kurdish militia were killed after Turkish forces retaliated to a mortar attack on Turkish targets. The conflict in Syria has left nearly half a million people dead and displaced half the country's pre-war population of 23 million.

via ABC News|
#conflict#kurdish-fighters#russia