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Turkey-Syria Rapprochement Likely To Be Gradual: Analysts

After a long estrangement, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad may be edging towards a meeting, but analysts say normalisation will likely be gradual due to thorny issues.

International Business Times

Erdogan Says End Near For Military Operation In North Iraq, Syria

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday announced the imminent end of his government's operations against Kurdish PKK fighters in northern Iraq and Syria.

International Business Times

Turkey to soon wind down latest operation in northern Iraq, Erdogan says

Ankara has carried out repeated ground operations against Kurdish fighters, launching its most recent in 2022.

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Turkey's defense minister says planned elections by Syrian Kurdish groups are 'unacceptable'

Turkey's defense minister says plans by U.S.-backed Kurdish groups to hold local elections in northern Syria are “unacceptable" and a threat to Turkey's national security

The Independent UK

Turkey signals a new military intervention in Syria if Kurdish groups hold local elections

Turkey's president says his country won't hesitate to launch a new offensive in northern Syria if Kurdish groups there go ahead with plans to hold local elections

The Independent UK

Turkey Warns Of New Offensive In Northern Syria

Turkey's President Erdogan warns of potential military action in northern Syria over Kurdish-led elections, citing threats to national security.

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Turkish Court Sentences Pro-Kurdish Politicians Over Deadly Riots

Turkish court sentences pro-Kurdish politicians for 2014 riots; accused of inciting violence. Controversial trial and government crackdown on pro-Kurdish p...

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Demirtas: Erdogan's Kurdish Nemesis Condemned To Prison

Languishing behind bars since 2016, Selahattin Demirtas has waged a relentless battle against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan while profoundly expanding the national appeal of his leftist pro-Kurdish party.

International Business Times

Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to lengthy prison terms over deadly 2014 riots

A Turkish court has sentenced dozens pro-Kurdish politicians to between nine and 30 years in prison over deadly riots that broke out in 2014 by after Islamic State group militants besieged the Syrian border town of Kobani

The Independent UK

Syrian woman gets life term in Turkiye jail for 2022 blast

Syrian woman sentenced to life in prison for Istanbul bombing linked to Kurdish militia group in 2022.

The Hindu

Syrian Woman Sentenced To Life For Istanbul Explosion

Syrian woman sentenced to life in prison for her role in Istanbul explosion linked to YPG terrorism and PKK conflict.

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Turkey's Erdogan In Iraq To Talk Security, Water And Oil

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was in neighbouring Iraq on Monday for his first state visit there in years, with water, oil and regional security issues topping their agenda.

International Business Times

Turkey's Erdogan targets support against Kurdish rebels during Iraq trip

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits Iraq on Monday for the first time in 12 years. He'll be seeking support for Ankara's war against Kurdish rebels in Iraq as well as deeper economic ties.

Radio France Internationale

Turkish President Erdogan Visits Iraq To Strengthen Relations

Turkish President Erdogan's visit to Iraq aims to address PKK, energy, and water challenges while strengthening bilateral relations.

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Radio France Internationale

Erdogan’s local election defeat reshapes Turkey’s political landscape

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's worst electoral defeat in nationwide municipal elections has changed Turkey's political landscape. However, the Opposition's victory came at an awkward time. Turkey's Western allies were looking to strengthen ties with the Turkish President.

Al Jazeera

Turkey’s election authority reinstates pro-Kurdish mayoral election winner

Election authority reverses ejection of Kurdish winner of mayoral race in city of Van in eastern Turkey.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey looks for regional help in its battle against Kurdish rebels in Iraq

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed to end the threat posed by Kurdish rebel group the PKK, which has been fighting Turkey for decades. As Turkey prepares to launch a major military operation against the organisation in Iraq, it is looking to other governments in the region for support.

Al Jazeera

Iraq’s overreliance on oil threatens economic, political strife

More than 90 percent of Iraq’s government revenue comes from oil, leaving the country hostage to global prices.

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International Business Times

Turkish Ministers In Baghdad Talks Ahead Of Erdogan Visit

A high-ranking Turkish delegation held talks in Baghdad on Thursday, discussing key security and energy issues ahead of an expected visit by Turkey's president, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said.

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Turkey Denies Responsibility For Alleged Abuses In Northern Syria

Turkey refutes allegations of abuses in northern Syria following Human Rights Watch report. Denies responsibility for war crimes against Kurdish residents.

The Guardian - UK

‘Now we are not safe’: Sweden’s Kurds fear Nato deal has sold them out

Sweden’s sizeable Kurdish population sees signs of rising repression after Turkey demanded action as price of Nato admission

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Turkey Ratifies Sweden's NATO Membership, Hungary Remains the Last

Turkey ratifies Sweden's NATO membership, bringing the Nordic nation closer to joining the military alliance. Hungary remains the only ally yet to ratify.

Al Jazeera

Turkish air strikes target northern Iraq and Syria

Attacks extend a surge in violence across Turkey’s southern border, as regional spillover of war in Gaza continues.

International Business Times

Turkish Strikes Deprive Hundreds Of Northeast Syria Villages Of Power

Hundreds of northeast Syrian villages and towns have lost power, with water supplies also affected, after Turkish strikes pounded electricity stations and infrastructure, the region's semi-autonomous Kurdish administration said Monday.

The Guardian - AU

Protesters in Washington call for Gaza ceasefire – as it happened

This blog is now closing. You can read our full report on the latest developments in the Middle East here and all our coverage of the Israel-Gaza war here.

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