Thursday, 19 December, 2024 , 18:30 AFP — Turkey's long-time relationship with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels had drawn little attention until recently -- but since the Islamists took over Syria, both sides have sought to profit from the ties, analysts say.

Thursday, 19 December, 2024 , 14:19 AFP — Thousands of people demonstrated Thursday in northeast Syria in support of a US-backed, Kurdish-led force that for weeks has been pushing back against Turkey-backed fighters, an AFP correspondent said.

Thursday, 19 December, 2024 , 10:51 AFP — Ankara will push ahead with its military preparations until Kurdish fighters "disarm", a defence ministry source said Thursday, stressing Turkey faces an ongoing threat along its border with northern Syria.

Thursday, 19 December, 2024 , 10:15 AFP — Turkey will push ahead with its military preparations until Kurdish fighters "disarm", a defence ministry source said Thursday as the nation faces an ongoing threat along its border with northern Syria.

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Thursday, 19 December, 2024 , 01:18 AFP — Duty Editor: Chad Williams

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024 , 22:49 AFP — The UN envoy to Syria called on Wednesday for "free and fair" elections after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad, voicing hope for a political solution for Kurdish-held areas.

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024 , 22:40 AFP — Turkey on Wednesday rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's claim that the rebel ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad was an "unfriendly takeover" by Ankara.

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024 , 21:58 AFP — Turkey on Wednesday rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's claim that the rebel ouster of Syrian strongman Bashar al-Assad was an "unfriendly takeover" by Ankara.

Wednesday, 18 December, 2024 , 21:38 AFP — Turkey's foreign minister said Wednesday there would be no reason for his country to launch an offensive against Kurdish forces in Syria if its new rulers "properly" addressed the issue of the groups, whom Ankara brands "terrorists".