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Turkey, Russia reach deal for YPG move out of Syria border area

After talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Kurdish fighters will withdraw 30km (19 miles) from Syria border area within 150 hours.

23 October 2019Syria
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Syrian refugees in a bind as Turkey rolls up the welcome mat

After eight years of Syrian refugee influx into Turkey, the country's attitude towards them has turned sour. As a result, the Government wants Syrians to live in the provinces that they are officially registered in, and seek permits if they want to go to other provinces.

19 September 2019Syria
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In Northern Syria, A Society Prepares For War Against Turkey

Amid threats from Ankara, not only Kurdish fighters but also civilians in northern Syria are engaged in weapons training and building defences.

26 February 2019Syria
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Erdogan: US' Bolton 'seriously mistaken' on Syrian Kurd fighters

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan blasts US National Security Advisor John Bolton over security demands for Kurdish militia in Syria in turn for US withdrawal.

09 January 2019Syria
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Turkey to clear Idlib of militants to prevent Syrian government assault

Talks between Russia, Turkey and Iran have focused on Idlib, as Syrian President Assad warns the northwestern province is next target. Turkey is working to clear Idlib from al-Qaeda and IS-affiliated groups in order to prevent the Syrian Government from attacking the city.

03 August 2018Syria
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Turkey pours cold water on YPG claim it left Syria's Manbij

Kurdish YPG claimed on Sunday it had vacated flashpoint town of Manbij near the Turkish border, a longstanding demand by Turkey. The Coalition-backed Manbij Military Council announced that all YPG military advisors have left the city.

16 July 2018Syria
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Turkey and US agree plan for YPG withdrawal from Syria's Manbij

Washington and Ankara are finalising a roadmap for the city of Manbij in Syria. This agreement will see the departure of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) leave the area, as it is seen as a hostile force by Turkey.

31 May 2018Syria
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Afrin Test: Syrian media having to deal again with “the discourse of...

The recent Afrin military operations have reopened a door that the Syrian media have been painstakingly trying to close. “Hate”...

20 February 2018Syria
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'Syrian forces to back YPG' in fight against Turkey

The Kurdish YPG fighters claim they have reached a deal to allow Syrian government troops to enter Afrin in the...

19 February 2018Syria
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Why Turkey Wants a ‘Secure Zone’ in Afrin

Turkey’s operation on Afrin aims to halt YPG expansion near Turkey’s border, facilitate refugee returns and empower the FSA.

25 January 2018
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Tension rises as Turkey sends troops to YPG stronghold

Turkish-backed forces begin to make incursions into YPG-held Afrin, as the US urges constraint for civilians in the area

22 January 2018
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Syrian Kurdish YPG says Raqqa attack to start in early April

The head of the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia said a US-backed assault to drive ISIS from its de-facto capital Raqqa...

20 March 2017
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Turkey-backed FSA to clear Daesh from al-Bab, Raqqa and YPG from Manbij

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reiterated yesterday Ankara’s determined stance on clearing terrorist groups from its southern borders, saying that Turkey’s...

31 October 2016
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Kurdish YPG forces repel a renewed attack by ISIS south of Hasakah

Kurdish fighters of the People’s Protection Units (YPG) repelled a renewed attack by Islamic State’s (ISIS) militants in Syria’s northeastern Hasakah...

12 October 2016
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15 ISIS militants killed, 11 captured by Kurdish YPG fighters in Aleppo

Clashes erupted on Monday between Kurdish forces of the People’s Protection Units (YPG) and militant fighters of the Islamic State...

07 September 2016Syria
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Turkish-backed Syrian rebels advance towards Manbij

Turkish-backed Syrian rebels say they are now advancing towards Manbij in northern Syria, a city captured earlier this month by...

31 August 2016Syria
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