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Egypt condemns Turkish, Iranian military intervention in northern Iraq

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 - 10:49 GMT

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Egypt affirms its complete rejection of any interference affecting the sovereignty of any of the brotherly Arab states.

Kurds demand EU to get tougher with Turkey, or face IS

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 - 08:29 GMT

A tumult created by the U.S. withdrawal and the Turkish offensive into Syria mean that captured IS fighters could escape and travel to Europe.

SDF general commander demands U.S. to fulfill obligations

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 - 10:21 GMT

Abdi pointed out that Turkey “and Jihadists” are occupying villages dwelled by Christians and Tal Tamer, which is predominantly inhabited by Assyrians.

Turkey announces end of offensive on Syria

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 - 10:37 GMT

Turkey announced on Wednesday an end to its offensive on northern Syria despite the end of the ceasefire agreed upon between Ankara and Washington.

Turkey accused of defying Syrian border ceasefire

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 - 09:38 GMT

the border town of Ras al-Ayn remained besieged and was being attacked by Turkey and its allied forces, said spokesman for the Kurdish-led militia alliance.

More refugees arrive at Iraq in week of northeastern Syria violence

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 - 11:59 GMT

As of this morning, over 1,600 Syrian refugees have been transported from the border areas to Bardarash refugee camp, some 150 kilometers east of Syria-Iraq border.

Egypt welcomes US sanctions against Turkey

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 - 12:32 GMT

Egypt voiced its resentment over the continuation of Turksih offensive against northeastern Syria.

EU member states of UNSC call on Turkey to stop attacking Syria

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 - 11:27 GMT

The so-called ‘safe zone’ in northeastern Syria as envisaged by Turkey is unlikely would satisfy international criteria for refugee return as laid down by UNHCR, said Jürgen Schulz.

Egypt condemns Turkish aggression against Syria, urges global response

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 - 05:44 GMT

The ministry, in a statement, called for an emergency meeting of the League of Arab States to discuss these developments and review ways to preserve Syria's sovereignty.

Pro-Kurd party accuses Erdogan of trying to sow discord

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 - 02:22 GMT

Leaders of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) have accused Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan of trying to sow discord among Kurds.

US-backed Syrian forces call for 1,500 coalition troops to stay

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 - 06:52 GMT

The commander of U.S.-backed forces in Syria called on Monday for about 1,000 to 1,500 international forces to remain in Syria.

U.S. cannot back Syrian forces who align with Assad- U.S. commander

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 - 07:51 GMT

US would sever its ties with Kurdish SDF if they partner with Syrian President Bashar al Assad, said a senior US general.

North Syria must be under regime control: Russia's Lavrov

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 - 10:32 GMT

The US-allied Kurds, who control much of northern Syria, have rejected the idea, fearing a Turkish offensive against territory under their control.

Syria Kurds reject 'security zone' under Turkish control

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 - 09:12 GMT

Syria's Kurds on Wednesday rejected a US proposal for a "security zone" under Turkish control along the Syrian side of the two countries' border.

U.S.-led coalition says it has started Syria withdrawal

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 - 04:36 GMT

The U.S. decision has injected new uncertainties into the eight-year long Syrian war and a flurry of contacts over how a resulting security vacuum will be filled across a swathe of northern and eastern Syria where the U.S. forces are stationed.

US's Bolton says Turkey must not attack Kurdish fighters once US leaves Syria

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 - 02:00 GMT

White House national security adviser John Bolton added a new condition to the U.S. withdrawal from Syria, saying Turkey must protect the US Kurdish allies.

Iraq parliament delays vote for country's president

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 - 05:00 GMT

Iraq's parliament postponed a vote to name a president because the main Kurdish parties' stance.

Insight into the future of war-torn Arab countries

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 - 09:58 GMT

After years of ascending violence and flourishing terror groups, stabilization has started in some countries.

Turkey to launch operation against U.S.-backed Kurds in Syria 'in a few days'

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 - 01:30 GMT

Turkey will launch a new military operation in northern Syria within days, targeting Kurdish militia fighters who are supported by U.S. troops.

Turkey to launch operation against U.S.-backed Kurds in Syria 'in a few days'

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 - 01:30 GMT

Turkey will launch a new military operation in northern Syria within days, targeting Kurdish militia fighters who are supported by U.S. troops.

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