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Turkey Accuses Swedish Journalist of Terrorism and Anti-Turkish Reporting

Turkey accuses the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin of terrorist crimes – and for reporting "anti-Turkish" news.

Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Expected to Be Released Soon in Turkey

The Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been arrested in Turkey. The former Turkish ambassador Michael Sahlin calls the arrest outrageous, but believes that Medin will soon be released. I think he will be released within a few days, he says.

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.

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. But from a Kurdish perspective, I hear a fairly large 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.

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.

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.

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. It is still unclear what consequences the statement may have.

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. It is still unclear what consequences the statement may have.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Three Turkish Mayors Lose Their Jobs