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Turkish ultimatum to Kurdish forces in Syria

Ankara is threatening an imminent military offensive against its neighbor, conditioning peace on the disbandment of Kurdish armed forces along its borders.

Turkish ultimatum to Kurdish forces in Syria

Pro-Turkish Syrian fighters cross the border into Syria as they take part in an offensive against Kurdish-controlled areas in northeastern Syria launched by the Turkish army, Oct. 11, 2019. (Credit: Nazeer al-Khatib/AFP)

In recent weeks, warnings have mounted about the likelihood of Turkish military intervention against Kurdish factions in northeastern Syria. On Tuesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made Ankara's position clear: "We will do what is...
In recent weeks, warnings have mounted about the likelihood of Turkish military intervention against Kurdish factions in northeastern Syria. On Tuesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made Ankara's position clear: "We will do what is...