Kurds
Russia, Turkey reach deal to remove Kurdish YPG from Syria border – media
The Russia-Turkey agreement struck in the Black Sea resort of Sochi endorses the return of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces to the border alongside Russian troops.10:58, 23 October 2019
Turkey to suspend Syria offensive, Mike Pence announces – media
All military operations will be paused for five days, and the U.S. will help facilitate an "orderly withdrawal" of Kurdish-led troops from what Turkey has termed a "safe zone" on the border.22:13, 17 October 2019
Pence heading to Turkey to urge ceasefire
Turkey had launched an offensive against Kurdish forces, which have served as a key ally to the U.S. in the years-long fight against ISIS in the region.11:05, 16 October 2019
Turkey unleashes offensive against Kurds in northern Syria – media
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitoring group, said there have been 15 deaths, including eight civilians.09:57, 10 October 2019
SDF take control of last IS enclave in east Syria – media
It said some militants may still be hiding in underground tunnels.17:30, 16 February 2019
Trump threatens Turkey with economic devastation if it attacks Syrian Kurd militia – media
Trump said on Sunday the United States was starting the military pullout from Syria that he announced in December but that it would continue to hit Islamic State fighters there.10:48, 14 January 2019
Hoping for Russian help against Turkish army, Kurds spread Moscow's narratives on Ukraine-ISIS ties – expert
Thus, they once again show that they remain puppets following the instructions of their supervisors as they change, the expert says.14:25, 10 January 2019
Syrian Kurds apprehend eight ISIS fighters, incl. Zarmanbetov of Ukrainian origin
Zarmanbetov, allegedly being a member of a jihadist group, is suspected of planning attacks on civilians in Syria.02:35, 10 January 2019
Russia supplies arms to Kurds against Turkey – OSINT group
<p>Experts suggest Russia is still interested in the Kurdish forces burning Turkish tanks on the approaches to Afrin.</p>09:20, 06 February 2018
Turkey advised U.S. before Syria strikes: Mattis
<p>Turkey advised the United States ahead of its air strikes in Syria against U.S.-backed Kurdish militia, and Washington is in contact with Ankara about the way forward, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Sunday during a flight to Asia, according to Reuters.</p>09:40, 22 January 2018
