It was unclear what specific invitation Erdogan was referring to as the interior minister in the Tripoli-based government, Fathi Bashagha, suggested in comments to reporters in Tunis that no official request had yet been made. Continue reading
Ambassador Kerim Uras was asked to respond to calls that Recep Tayyip Erdogan should be charged with war crimes. Continue reading
Turkey’s defence ministry said about 20 others were wounded when the bomb exploded in central Tal Abyad, which was captured last month by Turkey-backed opposition gunmen from Kurdish-led fighters. Continue reading
The fighting underscored the risks of violence as multiple and often opposing armed forces jostle for new positions in the tight quarters of the northeastern border zone. Continue reading
Syrian Kurdish-led forces and Turkey exchanged blame on Saturday for fighting that has rattled a U.S.-brokered cease-fire in northeastern Syria, as the Kurds appealed to Vice-President Mike Pence to enforce the deal. Continue reading
The meeting came a day after a U.S. delegation led by Vice-President Mike Pence and Pompeo reached an agreement with Turkey to halt its week-old offensive against Kurdish forces in northern Syria. Continue reading
The deal is designed to allow Kurdish forces to withdraw from a designated safe zone on the northern border. Continue reading
Condemnation of his stance was quick and severe, not only from Democrats but from Republicans who have been staunch Trump supporters on virtually all issues. Continue reading
The Turkish president said the only way the offensive would end was if Syrian Kurdish fighters leave a designated border area “by tonight.” Continue reading
“I am fully prepared to swiftly destroy Turkey’s economy if Turkish leaders continue down this dangerous and destructive path,” Trump said. Continue reading