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UK has 'serious concerns' over Turkey offensive in Syria


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.

8 civilians among 11 dead in Turkish assault on Syria: monitor


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.

Turkey launches assault on Syrian Kurdish forces


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.

Trump calls Turkey operation in Syria a 'bad idea'


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 17:50 AFP President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Turkey's incursion into northern Syria as a "bad idea."

EU urges Turkey to halt Syria offensive, will not pay for 'safe zone'


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.

Trump calls Turkey operation in Syria a 'bad idea'


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 17:14 AFP President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Turkey's incursion into northern Syria as a "bad idea."

Egypt lambasts Turkey's Syria offensive as 'unacceptable'


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.

Turkey risks new low with US over Syria Kurd assault


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.

How the world is reacting to Turkey's assault in Syria


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.

Netherlands summons Turkish ambassador over Syria offensive


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.