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Euroviews. “We can’t complain.” How Turkey is leading a crackdown at home as its tanks roll into Syria ǀ View

The extent of the latest crackdown on civil liberties in Turkey, in the context of the military offensive, raises serious concern that authorities are now using war in northern Syria as a pretext to further crush dissent and inflict fear.

World

Fight against terrorism far from over despite al-Baghdadi death

European leaders are warning that the fight against terrorism is far from being over following the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The world's most wanted terrorist, and leader of the so-called Islamic State group killed himself during a US military operation in Idlib, northern Syria

USA

Watch: Trump lifts Turkey sanctions and hails 'breakthrough' in Syria

"Big success on the Turkey/Syria Border," President Trump tweeted ahead of his address from the White House.

World News

MEPs eye sanctions against Ankara and reject Syria 'safe zone'

While MEPs have no direct say on EU foreign policy decisions, they have the power to curb important funding to Turkey.

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World News

Russia-brokered deal in Syria: Why Putin holds the key to the conflict

The Russian-brokered agreement concluded on Tuesday highlights how central President Vladimir Putin has become in the Syrian conflict, experts told Euronews.

Syria

Kurds will be removed from Turkish 'safe zone' in Syria

The decision comes after talks in the Russian resort town of Sochi.

World News

Why did Erdogan come to meet Putin? Clue: It's about Syria...

Turkey will resume military operations "with determination" after a US-brokered ceasefire expires later on Tuesday if promises given by Washington have not been kept, President Tayyip Erdogan said ahead of the visit.

Turkey

Turkey's incursion into Syria 'madness', says Macron

French president said that NATO's failure to react to the assault was a mistake. .

Turkey

EU chief Sassoli says Turkey operation in Syria is 'an act of war'

Turkey's military incursion into northern Syria is "an act of war", says EU Parliament President David Sassoli, who said the EU must do what is necessary to bring the operation to an end.

Syria

Turkey's Syria incursion: Can Ankara force NATO to provide assistance?

Western countries have widely condemned Ankara for its military operation in northeast Syria, but Luxembourg's top diplomat said they could be dragged into the conflict should Turkey, a NATO member state, trigger the body's defensive clause.

Hungary

Orban says would have to 'use force' if Turkey 'opens gates' to Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday he might have to "use force" if Turkey opens their gates to Europe to refugees.

USA

'Don't be a tough guy,' Trump warned Erdogan over offensive in Syria

The US president cautioned Erdogan: "History will look upon you favorably if you get this done the right and humane way. It will look upon you forever as the devil if good things don't happen."

Syria

Watch: Explainer on Turkey’s military incursion into northern Syria

Take a look at our video explainer that sketches out what has happened during the first week of Turkey's military incursion into northern Syria.

Turkey

Erdoğan says Turkey will end Syria offensive 'if Kurds withdraw'

Turkeys' president has said he will end the ongoing military offensive in northern Syria if the Kurds lay down their weapons and withdraw from the border.

World

Out with America and in with Russia: troops take over US bases

Videos have emerged of Russian troops in US military camps in Syria that have been abandoned following Trumps's decision to pull out forces.

Turkey

Mike Pence to hold talks with Ankara over conflict in Syria

US Vice President Mike Pence is to hold talks with Erdogan about Turkey's military incursion in Syria.

Europe Decoded

Turkish players repeat controversial military salutes in France match

Turkish players have celebrated international goals with military gestures twice within a few days, after Turkey launched military operations in Syria against Kurdish forces.

Syria

Kurds strike deal with Syrian regime as US prepares to withdraw troops

Kurdish authorities in Syria said on Sunday nearly 800 close relatives of fighters from the so-called Islamic State (IS) fled the Ain Issa camp in the north of the country, according to AFP.

Syria

IS fighters escaping detention, Kurds warn, adding more will follow

"We are still securing jails hosting IS fighters but if this war continues we will be obliged to gather all forces to protect our land and families from this terror," a Kurdish official told Euronews.

France

Several EU countries halt arms export to Turkey over Syrian incursion

London, Berlin, Paris join fellow European countries Norway, Denmark and Finland in their blockade, with the latter stating that the arms export ban concerned not only Turkey but also any other country involved in the fighting.