Syria and Turkey

Turkey's democratic decline: Why jailed opposition head 'retired' from politics - analysis

Many opposition politicians and critical journalists have been jailed in Turkey, meaning politics is far from free. 

Turkey's Erdogan faces struggle to meet Syrian refugee promise

Erdogan has said he aims to ensure the return of one million refugees within a year to the opposition-held areas.

By REUTERS
31/05/2023

Turkish, Syrian foreign ministers' meeting looms ahead of elections

The discontent in Turkey over the nearly 4 million Syrian refugees has been a source of domestic pressure on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
08/05/2023

Four Turkish troops wounded in attacks in Syria, Ankara says

Turkey has carried out several cross-border military incursions into northern Syria in recent years and has dozens of bases there.

By REUTERS
16/04/2023

Turkey escalates against US-Kurdish alliance in Syria with drone strike

The Turkish drone strike in Iraq shows the lengths Ankara will go to strike Kurdish anti-ISIS fighters.

Dutch seismologist who 'predicted' Turkey earthquake foresees more

In a tweet on Monday, he predicted "stronger seismic activity in the coming days," with a link to a YouTube video.

6,600 foreigners, mostly Syrians, killed in Turkey’s earthquakes - analysis

The number 6,600 likely means that other missing Syrians will also be added to this number, perhaps as many as 10,000 eventually.

Israeli experts: $10b. needed to reinforce buildings before next big earthquake

The Israeli government needs to plan to strengthen 800,000 buildings and critical infrastructure before it’s too late, experts warn.

By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE
05/03/2023

Turkey earthquake tragedy is a reminder of what's important - opinion

Despite the rapid, substantial global humanitarian response from many countries, it just wasn't possible to help everyone, quickly enough.

By RABBI ABRAHAM COOPER/THE MEDIA LINE , REV. JOHNNIE MOORE/THE MEDIA LINE
02/03/2023

Turkey shifts to post-quake reconstruction, getting aid to those in need

The mission now is to remove the debris and build new homes for those who need them. 

By MOHAMMED AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
01/03/2023
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