Medya News
Subscribe
  • Home
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • More
    • Audio Articles
    • Economy
    • Culture & Art
    • Ecology
    • Newsletter
    • Daily Review
Youtube
PODCAST
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • More
    • Audio Articles
    • Economy
    • Culture & Art
    • Ecology
    • Newsletter
    • Daily Review
Youtube
PODCAST
No Result
View All Result
Medya News

Turkey still preparing for ground operation into northern Syria, says defence minister

“There is work going on both on the ground and round the table. This is continuing without interruption,” Hulusi Akar said during a meeting with representatives of the media in Ankara when asked if Turkey was still planning to launch a ground operation into northern Syria.

11:25 am 25/12/2022
A A
Turkey still preparing for ground operation into northern Syria, says defence minister
Share this
FacebookTwitterRedditEmailLinkedInWhatsApp

Turkey has been continuously working on plans for a ground operation into northern Syria, both on the ground and round the table, said the country’s defence minister, Anadolu news agency reported on Saturday.

“There is work going on both on the ground and round the table. This continues without interruption,” Hulusi Akar said when asked if Turkey was still planning to launch a ground operation into northern Syria during a meeting with representatives of the media in Ankara.

Turkey started airstrikes on Kurdish targets in northern Syria on 20 November, accusing them of causing a deadly explosion that hit Istanbul earlier in the month.

Members of the Turkish government have repeatedly stated that a ground invasion will follow the airstrikes against the armed groups under the umbrella of the Syrian Democratic Forces, which Turkey claims to be linked to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). Ankara’s NATO ally Washington objects to ongoing Turkish attacks on Kurdish fighters, which have taken the lead on the ground in the fight against ISIS in northern Syria as part of the US-led coalition established to wipe out the jihadist group.

Akar reminded reporters of Turkey’s previous ground operations in northern Syria, which led to control of some territories in northwest Syria by the Turkish army and Turkey-backed Syrian fighters. The Turkish government has since 2018 been expressing its intent to establish a buffer zone in northern Syria, claiming that it needs to eliminate the Kurdish forces in the northeast to secure its national borders.

“At the start of all of this, we met and talked with our allies openly and honestly. We are resolute and determined to protect our rights. In doing so, we never ignore peace, negotiations or dialogue,” Akar said, referring to Turkey’s previous military incursions into Syria.

“We will try to solve the issue in a sound, rational way. If this is achieved that’s good; if not, then we will make our own decisions. People should not expect us to overlook agitations, provocations and attacks against our country and our nation conducted by terrorists living under our noses,” he added.

When asked about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s comments earlier this month on a possible meeting between the defence ministers of Turkey, Russia and Syria, Akar stressed the Turkish government’s openness to negotiations.

“The dialogue is ongoing. This sometimes evolves into a meeting between ministers, sometimes it occurs as a meeting between intelligence units, sometimes it takes place in other ways,” he said.

Share this
FacebookTwitterRedditEmailLinkedInWhatsApp
Tags: #NoFlyZoneAANESAKPmilitary operationsNATOPKKSyriaTrendingTurkey

Related Posts

Angelina Jolie, Nadia Murad meet with Yazidi genocide survivors in Shengal

Angelina Jolie, Nadia Murad meet with Yazidi genocide survivors in Shengal

February 2, 2023
Medya News Daily Review: 2 February 2023

Medya News Daily Review: 2 February 2023

February 2, 2023
Pan-European DiEM25 calls for East Med conference to challenge Erdoğan

Pan-European DiEM25 calls for East Med conference to challenge Erdoğan

February 2, 2023
Erdoğan-backed candidate loses Turkish Constitutional Court election

Erdoğan-backed candidate loses Turkish Constitutional Court election

February 2, 2023
European countries close consulates in Turkey against possible attack

European countries close consulates in Turkey against possible attack

February 2, 2023
Turkey’s perceived levels of corruption at highest in decade: report

Turkey’s perceived levels of corruption at highest in decade: report

February 2, 2023

Videos

Medya News Daily Review: 2 February 2023
DAILYSHOW

Medya News Daily Review: 2 February 2023

February 2, 2023

All News

Angelina Jolie, Nadia Murad meet with Yazidi genocide survivors in Shengal

Medya News Daily Review: 2 February 2023

Pan-European DiEM25 calls for East Med conference to challenge Erdoğan

Erdoğan-backed candidate loses Turkish Constitutional Court election

European countries close consulates in Turkey against possible attack

Turkey’s perceived levels of corruption at highest in decade: report

Medya News

Impressum

About us

Privacy Policy

Subscribe
Contact
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • All News
  • Opinion
  • Kurdistan
  • Women
  • World
  • Politics
  • Human Rights
  • Ecology
  • Economy
  • Culture & Art
  • Daily Show
  • Newsletter
  • Authors
  • Podcast

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT

Add New Playlist

Loading
Contact