Afrin
Rights groups express concern over abuses against civilians in Turkish-held Syrian city of Afrin: report
World
June 6, 2019
Rights groups express concern over abuses against civilians in Turkish-held Syrian city of Afrin: report
Rights groups are expressing concerns over the increasing abuses against civilians by rebel forces in the northwestern Syrian city of…
King’s Cross Station closes amid pro-Kurdish protests
World
March 11, 2018
King’s Cross Station closes amid pro-Kurdish protests
King’s Cross in London has been closed amid a pro-Kurdish demonstration at the station. The demonstration in London comes hours…
‘Security threat’ forces closing of US Embassy in Turkey
Turkey
March 5, 2018
‘Security threat’ forces closing of US Embassy in Turkey
The US Embassy in Turkey told American citizens it is closed to the public Monday because of a “security threat,”…
Turkey’s Erdogan in row over ‘girl martyr’ comment on TV
Turkey
February 27, 2018
Turkey’s Erdogan in row over ‘girl martyr’ comment on TV
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been criticised after telling a girl in military uniform that she would be honoured…
Erdoğan: Turkey foiled Syrian move into Afrin after Putin talks
Turkey
February 21, 2018
Erdoğan: Turkey foiled Syrian move into Afrin after Putin talks
Turkey thwarted a possible deployment of Syrian government troops into the northwest Afrin region after talks with Russian President Vladimir…
786 people detained to date over critical stance on Afrin offensive
Media Freedom
February 20, 2018
786 people detained to date over critical stance on Afrin offensive
Turkey’s Interior Ministry on Monday announced that 474 people have been detained on terror charges due to their posts on…
Erdoğan, Putin discuss Turkey’s operation in Syria by phone
World
February 19, 2018
Erdoğan, Putin discuss Turkey’s operation in Syria by phone
The Turkish and Russian presidents on Monday discussed Turkey’s ongoing operation in northwest Syria and the establishment of new observation…