Ancient Syrian Temple Falls Victim to Turkish Offensive
The Turkish offensive takes its toll on an ancient site in northern Syria.
For 3,000 years, the lion sculptures of Syria's Ain Dara stood as testaments to the Iron Age. But as Turkish…
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Turkey Plans to Set Up Camps for Civilians Fleeing Afrin
Under international criticism for civilian casualties during its offensive against Kurdish enclave of Afrin in northern Syria, the Turkish authorities are now contemplating to set up camps…
France, Turkey Spar Over Turkish Offensive in Northern Syria
President of France and Turkish leadership plunged into a quarrel over Turkey's military offensive against a Syrian enclave after the French leader warned Ankara that its operation should…
In Slow But Steady Advance, Turkish Forces Head Toward Afrin
After hobbled by unfavorable weather conditions and a stiff resistance by Kurdish militia fighters, Turkish forces and its rebel allies make some headways, albeit at a slow pace, in their…
Report: Nearly 15,000 Civilians Take Shelter in Afrin After Turkish Offensive
Around 15,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) have reportedly arrived in the northwestern Syrian town of Afrin, seeking refuge since Jan. 20, an international watchdog said on Tuesday.…
Turkey Detains Executives of Medical Association Over Afrin Criticism
In the strongest crackdown on the expression of dissent and critical thoughts regarding ongoing military offensive against Kurdish enclave in northern Syria, the Turkish authorities have…
Turkish Forces Briefly Clash With Iran-Backed Militia in Syria
As a large convoy of Turkish military vehicles was heading to southern Aleppo from Idlib province, the Syrian regime elements and Iran-backed militia opened fire at Turkish forces while…
Ancient Syrian Temple Damaged During Turkish Offensive
A historic, 3,000-year old temple faced a considerable damage during Turkish airstrikes against Kurdish targets when Turkey launched a military offensive against the Kurdish enclave of Afrin…
Prosecutors Launch Probe into Turkish Medical Association Over Afrin Comment
After Interior Ministry filed a legal complaint, the office of Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor has launched an investigation into 11 members of Turkish Medical Association (TTB) over their…
At Home Front, Turkey Detains Over 300 For Criticism of Afrin Offensive
Turkish authorities have intensified efforts to crack down on critical voices questioning the military offensive against Kurdish enclave of Afrin and have detained 311 people.
The…