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Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions

The decision to imprison the imprisoned mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem Imamoğlu, is no surprise. But the Turkish regime's action also appears to be an attempt to divide the opposition, says analyst Aras Lindh.

Turkish Regime Jails Istanbul Mayor, Sparking Opposition Tensions

After PKK's decision: Confusion and skepticism

The Kurdish PKK has declared a ceasefire and its leader is toning down demands for self-governance. At best, the concessions are part of a deal, according to political scientist Paul Levin.

After PKK's decision: Confusion and skepticism

PKK declares ceasefire after 40 years

The Kurdish terrorist-stamped organization PKK declares ceasefire with Turkey. The message comes two days after the organization's leader urged to lay down arms.

PKK declares ceasefire after 40 years

Erdogan on PKK's message: "Historic opportunity"

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes the announcement that the Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK will be dissolved. .

Erdogan on PKK's message: "Historic opportunity"

Kurdish Forces in Syria: The PKK Message Does Not Concern Us

The PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan's call for the movement to lay down its arms does not concern the Kurdish-led forces in Syria, announces its leader Mazloum Abdi. He, and the leadership in Iraqi Kurdistan, welcome the message, however.

Kurdish Forces in Syria: The PKK Message Does Not Concern Us

The Kurdish PKK should lay down their arms

The Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal", announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan.

The Kurdish PKK should lay down their arms

The PKK should lay down their weapons

The Kurdish terrorist-labeled organization PKK is to be dissolved. "I urge to lay down the weapons and I take on the historical responsibility for this appeal," announces the group's imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan.

The PKK should lay down their weapons

282 arrested in major crackdown on PKK

Turkish police have arrested 282 people in a nationwide raid against the terrorist-designated organization PKK, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. .

282 arrested in major crackdown on PKK

Multiple Civilians Killed in Syria According to Kurdish Forces

Turkish attacks on Monday and Tuesday have killed 18 civilians, according to the Kurdish forces SDF. .

Multiple Civilians Killed in Syria According to Kurdish Forces

Strengthened cooperation with Turkey to combat gangs

Sweden and Turkey are in agreement to accelerate the fight against terrorism and organized crime. Key issues are to work to stop the criminals' money and to increase the exchange of information between the countries.

Strengthened cooperation with Turkey to combat gangs

Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan senses morning air after the Syrian regime's fall. I believe Erdogan sees a golden opportunity now to try to solve what he sees as "the Kurdish problem" in Syria, says Syria expert Aron Lund.

Erdogan sees a golden opportunity in Syria

Erdogan threatens to intervene in northern Syria

Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is threatening to intervene in northern Syria to prevent a split of the country. The military warning is directed at the Kurdish armed groups in Syria.

Erdogan threatens to intervene in northern Syria

Turkey: No Kurdish fighters in Syria

Kurdish fighters who have been crucial for the US in the fight against the terrorist organization IS cannot be allowed to have protection in Syria. This message was conveyed by Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in a phone call with his American counterpart Antony Blinken on Saturday.

Turkey: No Kurdish fighters in Syria

Kurdish offensive against Turkish-backed rebels in Syria

Kurdish-led SDF, which controls large parts of northern and northeastern Syria, reports that a counteroffensive against the Ankara-backed militia alliance SNA has been launched on Tuesday. .

Kurdish offensive against Turkish-backed rebels in Syria

al-Sharaa: Syria's Militias Dissolved

The militias that overthrew Syria's dictator Bashar al-Assad have agreed to dissolve. The factions will instead be incorporated into a new national defense under the Ministry of Defense, according to leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.

al-Sharaa: Syria's Militias Dissolved

Syria wants to control Kurdish weapons

Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa says that all weapons in the country – including Kurdish ones – should be controlled by the state and that armed groups will eventually be dissolved and incorporated into the military. .

Syria wants to control Kurdish weapons

Erdogan: Do not divide Syria - but "crush terror"

Syria will never again be "divided", says Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In a speech, he expresses hope for an end to fighting and conflicts – but at the same time emphasizes that "terror groups like IS and PKK/PYD" must be crushed.

Erdogan: Do not divide Syria - but "crush terror"

Kurdish-dominated SDF: "Historic moments"

The commander of the Kurdish-dominated SDF alliance in Syria praises Bashar al-Assad's fall and calls it a historic moment. .

Kurdish-dominated SDF: "Historic moments"

Turkey "likely" involved in jihadist conflicts

The deadly battles in Aleppo and its surroundings are taking place in an area that is strategically important for the neighboring country Turkey. Now the question is how involved President Erdogan is in the rebel groups' offensive in northwestern Syria, according to analyst Aron Lund.

Turkey "likely" involved in jihadist conflicts

Mayor dismissed – accused of terrorism

Two mayors in eastern Turkey have been dismissed after being convicted of terrorism for belonging to the banned PKK, announces the country's interior minister. The mayors of Tunceli and Ovacik have both been sentenced earlier in the week to six years and three months in prison for being members of the Kurdish PKK, labeled as a terrorist organization.

Mayor dismissed – accused of terrorism

Multiple arrests since mayors were fired in Turkey

The political struggle intensifies over power in the southeastern, Kurdish-dominated, part of Turkey. About 30 regime-critical demonstrators have been prosecuted after protests against the dismissal of three Kurdish mayors by the government in Ankara.

Multiple arrests since mayors were fired in Turkey

Three Turkish Mayors Lose Their Jobs

The Turkish government has dismissed three mayors accused of terrorist crimes in the country's southeastern parts, announces the Ministry of the Interior. The three are replaced by administrators.

Three Turkish Mayors Lose Their Jobs

Protests erupt after mayor's arrest in Turkey

The Mayor of the Esenyurt district in Istanbul, Ahmet Özer, was arrested on Wednesday accused of alleged links to the banned and terrorist-stamped Kurdish PKK. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered the same evening outside the courthouse in Istanbul where the formal charges were presented.

Protests erupt after mayor's arrest in Turkey

PKK claims responsibility for terrorist attack in Ankara

The Kurdish PKK has taken responsibility for the terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey on Wednesday, reports AFP. Five people were killed in the attack, which targeted a complex where a state-owned company in the aviation and defense industry operates.

PKK claims responsibility for terrorist attack in Ankara