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Ten killed in Turkish attack on Kurd-held Syrian region: militia


Saturday, 20 January, 2018 , 22:40 AFP Turkish attacks in the Afrin region of northern Syria killed ten people on Saturday, mostly civilians, a spokesman for the Kurdish militia which controls the area said.

Ten killed in Turkish attack on Kurd-held Syrian region: militia


Saturday, 20 January, 2018 , 21:35 AFP Turkish attacks in the Afrin region of northern Syria killed ten people on Saturday, mostly civilians, a spokesman for the Kurdish militia which controls the area said.

Ten killed in Turkish attack on Kurd-held town in Syria: militia


Saturday, 20 January, 2018 , 21:09 AFP

Terrified children, empty streets in Syria's Afrin as Turkey attacks


Saturday, 20 January, 2018 , 20:49 AFP As soon as Turkish warplanes began bombing raids over Afrin on Saturday, terrified residents of the Syrian Kurdish enclave dashed to take cover in the cellars of their homes.

Turkish jets pound Kurdish militia in new Syria offensive


Saturday, 20 January, 2018 , 20:37 AFP Turkey on Saturday launched a new air and ground operation to oust Kurdish militia from their northern Syrian enclave, defying US warnings that the action risked further destabilising the area after almost seven years of civil war.

Syria denies Turkey informed it of 'brutal' Afrin attack


Saturday, 20 January, 2018 , 18:39 AFP Damascus on Saturday denied Turkey had informed it of its planned military operation against Afrin, a Kurdish-controlled enclave in the war-ravaged country's north.

UK says Turkey has 'legitimate interest' in Syria border security


Saturday, 20 January, 2018 , 18:11 AFP Britain said NATO ally Turkey had a "legitimate interest" in the security of its borders, after Ankara launched attacks on Kurdish militia Saturday.

Russia voices concern over Turkey operation in Syria


Saturday, 20 January, 2018 , 17:57 AFP Russia on Saturday voiced concern and urged restraint over a new Turkish operation to oust Kurdish militia from a northern Syrian enclave, with Moscow responding by withdrawing its troops from the zone in question.

Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish militia in Syria


Saturday, 20 January, 2018 , 17:39 AFP Turkey on Saturday launched a new air and ground operation to oust Kurdish militia from their northern Syrian enclave, defying US warnings that the action risked further destabilising the area after almost seven years of civil war.

Syria's Afrin: land of olives now faces Turkish assault


Saturday, 20 January, 2018 , 16:57 AFP Syria's northern region of Afrin, now facing a Turkish assault, was long known for its abundant olive groves and as the first area where Kurdish authorities implemented self-rule.