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Turkey launches assault on Syrian Kurds


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 14:10 AFP Turkey launched an assault on Kurdish positions in northern Syria on Wednesday with air strikes and explosions reported near the border.

Turkish operation against Syrian Kurds has begun: Erdogan


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 13:24 AFP The Turkish operation against Kurdish militants in northern Syria has begun, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday.

Syria Kurds urge Russia to facilitate 'dialogue' with Damascus


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 13:14 AFP Syrian Kurds on Wednesday called on Damascus ally Moscow to facilitate "dialogue" with the regime, following threats of a Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria.

Trump: US going into Middle East was 'worst decision ever'


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 13:14 AFP US President Donald Trump said Wednesday the US military becoming involved in the Middle East was the "worst decision ever made" and that he was ensuring the safe return of troops.

Syria Kurds urge Russia to facilitate 'dialogue' with Damascus


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:30 AFP Syrian Kurds on Wednesday called on Damascus ally Moscow to facilitate "dialogue" with the regime, following threats of a Turkish invasion of northeastern Syria.

Trump: US going into Middle East was 'worst decision ever'


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:28 AFP US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US military becoming involved in the Middle East was the "worst decision ever made" and that he was ensuring the safe return of troops.

Syria Kurds brace for Turkish invasion


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:26 AFP Syria's Kurds called up civilians on Wednesday to defend against a Turkish assault feared to be imminent despite President Donald Trump's insistence the United States has not abandoned its Kurdish allies.

Tens of thousands of Syrian fighters mobilised by Turkey


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:18 AFP Tens of thousands of Syrian proxy fighters have been mobilised to take part in a Turkish offensive that appeared imminent on Wednesday against Kurdish forces in Syria, a spokesman said.

France's Macron 'very worried' over Turkey operation in Syria: presidency


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:10 AFP French President Emmanuel Macron is very worried at the prospect of a Turkish army operation into areas controlled by Kurdish forces in northern Syria, his office said Wednesday.

Erdogan tells Putin Syria offensive will bring 'peace, stability'


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 12:10 AFP Turkey's planned military offensive against Kurdish forces in northern Syria will help bring "peace and stability", President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.