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Security Council considers US text urging Turkey to rely on diplomacy in Syria


Friday, 11 October, 2019 , 03:56 AFP The UN Security Council is considering a US-drafted text calling for Turkey, currently engaged in an offensive against Syrian Kurdish forces, to return to diplomacy, diplomatic sources said Thursday.

Civilians flee as Syria Kurds battle Turkish invasion


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 22:56 AFP Syria's Kurds battled to hold off a Turkish invasion on Thursday as thousands of civilians fled air strikes and shelling that deepened fears of a humanitarian crisis.

Turkey within Trump red line, US seeking ceasefire: official


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 22:37 AFP Turkey's assault on Syrian Kurdish forces has not breached a red line declared by President Donald Trump, a US official said Thursday, as he added that Washington wanted to broker a ceasefire.

Trump seeks Turkey-Kurd ceasefire in Syria: official


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 22:06 AFP President Donald Trump has asked US diplomats to broker a ceasefire between Turkey and Kurdish forces in Syria, a US official said Thursday.

Turkey within Trump red line in Syria: US official


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 21:56 AFP Turkey's assault on Syrian Kurdish forces has not breached a red line declared by President Donald Trump who demanded a "humane" offensive, a US official said Thursday.

Trump asks US diplomats to broker Turkey-Kurds ceasefire in Syria: official


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 21:56 AFP

Trump suggests US could mediate 'deal' between Turks and Kurds


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 21:16 AFP US President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that Washington could mediate between Turkey and Kurdish groups after Ankara launched a military offensive against Kurds who until recently were backed by the United States.

Trump suggests US could mediate 'deal' between Turks and Kurds


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 20:28 AFP US President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that Washington could mediate between Turkey and Kurdish groups after Ankara launched a military offensive against Kurds who until recently were backed by the United States.

Trump suggests US could mediate 'deal' between Turks and Kurds


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 20:14 AFP

UN chief expresses 'deep concern' over Turkish offensive in Syria


Thursday, 10 October, 2019 , 20:10 AFP The UN secretary general on Thursday expressed "deep concern" and called for a "de-escalation" of the spiralling violence in Syria, a day after Turkey launched an offensive in Kurdish-controlled areas.