President Erdoğan: the Turkish strongman silencing journalists
President Erdogan of Turkey isn’t even on the ballot in Sunday’s rerun of a general election. But his party is, and its hoping to win back its majority – after…
Turkey’s Afrin op: Tanks cross Syrian border, ground offensive begins
At least 10 people have reportedly been killed in Afrin, Syria, as Turkey bombed the predominantly Kurdish region. Footage from the scene shows hospitals … source
?? Afrin: Turkey ‘to fight’ Syria if it defends Kurds
Syria’s state news agency has reported that pro-government forces would enter Afrin ‘within hours’ to join what it called the resistance to Turkish aggression. source
Kurdish fighters face off with Turkish forces in northern Syria
Kurdish forces, a partner in the U.S. battle against ISIS, are facing off with Turkey, an American NATO ally. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams … source
Pro-Assad forces shelled by Turkey after entering Kurdish-held region
The northern Syrian city of Afrin has come under heavy shelling from the Turkish army. Ankara has ramped up its operation in the region to dislodge the Kurdish … source
Armenia resolution: What do Turkish Germans say? | DW News
Relations between Germany and Turkey have been tense since Turkish President Erdogan’s verbal assault on German parliamentarians of Turkish descent. source
Turkey’s post-coup crackdown widens | DW News
The Turkish government has extended its crackdown on suspected followers of US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen. DW’s correspondent in Istanbul talks to … source
Turkey Proclaims Complete Control of Afrin, Announces Next Target in Syria
Turkey has declared complete control of the northern Syrian area of Afrin after a two-month-long offensive to oust a Kurdish militia. Turkish President Recep … source
Clashes escalate between Turkey and Syrian Kurds
Violent clashes between the Turkish military and Syrian Kurds are intensifying. This could put American troops stationed in the region in the crosshairs. James … source
US and Turkey Vow to Work Together to Avoid Confrontation in Syria
The United States and Turkey have vowed to work together to avoid a potential military confrontation in Syria and to step back from the brink of a collapse in ties…