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Protecting oil: Trump's latest Syria strategy under question


Saturday, 26 October, 2019 , 01:23 AFP After abruptly pulling US troops who protected Kurdish fighters, President Donald Trump has identified protecting oil as the new goal in Syria. But experts question if the new strategy is realistic, or even legal.

NGOs claim Turkey forcibly deported refugees to Syria


Friday, 25 October, 2019 , 20:04 AFP Human rights organisations on Friday accused Turkey of "forcibly" deporting refugees to war-torn Syria in the months leading up to its military incursion in the neighbouring country.

Moscow, Damascus deploy forces to Syria-Turkey border


Friday, 25 October, 2019 , 19:42 AFP Damascus and Moscow deployed extra forces Friday to Syria's border with Turkey, even as Washington partially reversed a drawback to boost its own military presence near key Syrian oil fields.

Moscow, Damascus deploy forces to Syria-Turkey border


Friday, 25 October, 2019 , 15:24 AFP Damascus and Moscow deployed extra forces Friday to Syria's border with Turkey, even as Washington partially reversed a drawback to boost its own military presence near key Syrian oil fields.

US 'mechanised forces' to control Syria oil fields: Esper


Friday, 25 October, 2019 , 14:23 AFP The US is to use "mechanised forces" -- armoured vehicles which can include tanks -- to help control Syrian oil fields and prevent Islamic State (IS) group fighters seizing them, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Friday.

Displaced Syrian Kurds see no way home


Friday, 25 October, 2019 , 13:37 AFP Since fleeing a Turkish assault in northeastern Syria, Anwar has been living in constant anxiety -- unable to return home or to tolerate life in a room with 20 others.

Moscow, Damascus deploy forces to Syria-Turkey border


Friday, 25 October, 2019 , 12:22 AFP Damascus and Moscow deployed extra forces Friday to Syria's border with Turkey, even as Washington partially reversed a drawback to boost its own military presence near key Syrian oil fields.

Turkey's Syrian operation in Hungary's interest: PM Orban


Friday, 25 October, 2019 , 11:11 AFP Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday that Turkey's military incursion in Syria was in his country's interest, fearing an increase in the number of refugees seeking to flee to Europe.

Turkey warns US meeting with SDF chief would 'legitimise terrorists'


Friday, 25 October, 2019 , 10:42 AFP Turkey on Friday warned Washington that any meeting with the leader of a US-backed Syrian Kurdish-led force risked "legitimising terrorists".

NGOs claim Turkey forcibly deported refugees to Syria


Friday, 25 October, 2019 , 08:30 AFP Human rights organisations on Friday accused Turkey of "forcibly" deporting refugees to war-torn Syria in the months leading up to its military incursion in the neighbouring country.