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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.

UN Security Council to hold urgent talks on Turkey/Syria: diplomats


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 16:36 AFP The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to discuss Turkey's military offensive against Kurdish forces in northern Syria, diplomats said Wednesday.

Netherlands summons Turkish ambassador over Syria offensive


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 16:14 AFP Dutch foreign minister Stef Blok said Wednesday he had summoned Turkey's ambassador to condemn Ankara's assault on Kurdish forces in northern Syria.

Thousands flee Turkish bombardment on Syria border: monitor


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 16:14 AFP Thousands of civilians have fled Turkish bombardment on Syria's northern border, a war monitor said Wednesday.

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Turkey/Syria: diplomats


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 16:08 AFP The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss Turkey's military offensive in northern Syria, diplomats said Wednesday.

NATO chief urges 'restraint' from Turkey in Syria operation


Wednesday, 9 October, 2019 , 15:53 AFP NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday urged Turkey to show "restraint" in its operation against Kurdish forces in Syria, warning that the fight against the Islamic State group should not be put at risk.