Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 18:51 AFP — British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Wednesday he had "serious concerns" over Turkish military operations launched hours earlier in northeast Syria.
Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 18:45 AFP — Turkish bombardment on Kurdish-controlled areas in northeastern Syria killed at least 11 people on Wednesday, eight of them civilians, a monitoring group said.
Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 17:58 AFP — Turkey launched a broad assault on Kurdish-controlled areas in northeastern Syria on Wednesday, with intensive bombardment paving the way for an invasion made possible by the withdrawal of US troops.
Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 17:50 AFP — President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Turkey's incursion into northern Syria as a "bad idea."
Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 17:40 AFP — The EU on Wednesday demanded Turkey halt its military operation against Kurdish militants in northern Syria, telling Ankara the bloc would not pay for any so-called "safe zone" that might be created.
Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 17:14 AFP — President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Turkey's incursion into northern Syria as a "bad idea."
Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 17:08 AFP — Egypt's foreign ministry on Wednesday condemned Turkey's offensive against Kurdish forces in Syria, branding the assault a threat to international security.
Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 17:00 AFP — In launching an offensive against Kurdish forces in Syria, Turkey is risking a new low in relations with the United States including potentially painful sanctions, even if President Donald Trump may prove sympathetic.
Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 16:56 AFP — World governments reacted with concern Wednesday after Turkey launched a military offensive on Kurdish forces in northern Syria, while the UN Security Council plans to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the assault.
Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 16:40 AFP — The Netherlands summoned Turkey's ambassador on Wednesday to condemn Ankara assault on Kurdish forces in northern Syria, warning that it risked a resurgence of the Islamic State group.