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Mothers detained as Istanbul protest turns violent

Police in Turkey use tear gas to break up a regular protest by mothers remembering relatives who disappeared during violence in the 80s and 90s

Turkey

What does the Turkish election mean for Turks and the world?

Turkey's freshly elected President Erdogan has just fufiled his dream with executive prsidency. But what does it mean for Turkey's war in Syria, its slumping economy, and the Kurds?

Germany

Thousands of Kurds in Hannover demonstrate against Turkish president

The Turkish military invaded northern Syria in January to attack a Kurdish militia group it has labelled a "terrorist group."

Iraq

Halabja massacre: 30 years since Kurds were gassed by Saddam

A ceremony has been held in memory of the 5,000 people who died

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Syria

Turkish warplanes strike convoy entering Syria's Kurdish-held Afrin re

Turkey said convoy carried fighters and arms, whilst Kurdish forces said it carried civilians, medicine and food.

Syria

Turkey warns of 'grave consequences' in Afrin

Turkey warns of grave consequences across the border in Afrin after pro-Syrian government forces move into the Kurdish region.

Syria

Syria: Pro-Assad forces enter Afrin city despite Turkish shelling

Kurdish forces in the enclave requested help against advancing Turkish troops

Syria

Seige of Afrin imminent as Turks make slow progress in northern Syria

Determination to stamp out perceived Kurdish threat on border may lead to clash with NATO ally America.

Turkey

Turkish president threatens US forces in Syria with an "Ottoman slap"

Just days before he hosts the US Secretary of State Recep Tayyip Erdogan also warns the US not to fund Kurdish fighters.

Turkey

Turkey suffers 'deadliest day' in northern Syria

Seven Turkish soldiers were killed by Kurdish militia as operation 'Olive Branch' entered its 16th day.

Turkey

Six rockets reported to have hit Turkish border

Turkey is reporting two casualties after rockets were fired at its border from northern Syria according to private Turkish broadcaster NTV.

Syria

Hundreds killed in Turkey's military campaign in Syria says Russia

Moscow claims civilians have been victims of Ankrara's targeting of Kurdish militia fighters

Syria

Turkish offensive against Kurds in north-eastern Syria deepens conflic

Turkey's ten day old offensive into Syria is ratcheting up tension with the US, a fellow NATO member state.

Turkey

Turkey's military offensive in Syria enters second week

Turkey says the United States has pledged to stop supplying weapons to a Kurdish militia in Syria.

Syria

Trump urges Turkes to 'de-escalate' its military operation in Afrin

Turkey's 'Operation Olive Branch' continues with reports of more civilian casualties on both sides

World News

Turkey's Afrin offensive enters fifth day

Turkey's air and ground 'Operation Olive Branch' in the Afrin region of northern Syria is now in its fifth day, targeting Kurdish YPG fighters and opening a new front in Syria's multi-sided civil war.

Syria

Turkey says 'Olive Branch' to continue until terrorists eliminated

Ankara claims it's taking all measures to prevent civilian casualties

Syria

'We are not enemies of the Turkish people': former PYD leader

Salih Muslim tells euronews that Moscow is also involved in the northern Syrian campaign, known as 'Operation Olive Branch'.

Turkey

President Erdogan defends Turkey's offensive in Syria

Turkish leader says the fighting won't stop until the mission to oust Kurdish YPG militia is complete

Syria

Turkey wants international support for its 'olive branch' offensive

Turkey is waging a military campaign with rebel allies against a US-backed Kurdish militia in Syria's Afrin region.