Syria Safe Zone

Why didn't the YPG evacuate civilians before the Turkish operation?

For the past few months, Ankara has reiterated its plan to launch a military operation against the YPG in northern Syria. But the terror group did not clear the region of civilians, raising concerns that they are being used as human shields.

Erdogan, Trump to meet in Washington next month to discuss Syria safe zone

The announcement comes a day after Ankara sent military reinforcements to its southern border. Turkish President Erdogan says Turkey is ready to target terror groups in northern Syria, with or without support from the United States.

Erdogan vows to establish Syria 'safe zone' as deadline with US ends

Turkey's President Erdogan says Ankara plans to settle 2 million Syrian refugees in "safe zone", which would run from Euphrates river in Syria to Iraqi border. But Western allies are yet to respond to Turkish calls for funds.

Turkish, US military chiefs discuss Syria safe zone

Yasar Guler and Joseph Dunford held the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the NATO Military Committee Conference in Slovenia's Ljubljana.

Northern Syria safe zone should be formed till end of September - Erdogan

President Erdogan says that Turkey and the US are discussing a safe zone in northern Syria but with every step taken it is seen that what Turkey wants does not match with what is in the mind of the US.

Turkey, US conduct first joint patrol for Syria safe zone

Turkey's National Defence Ministry says efforts continue without delay for establishment of safe zone in northern Syria.

Land patrols in Syria with US to start on September 8 – Turkey minister

Defence Minister Hulusi Akar announces the date of joint land patrols in northeastern Syria, a region mainly controlled by the PKK terror group's Syria affiliate, the YPG.

US delegation arrives in Turkey for Syrian safe zone

Turkey has alternate plans if the agreement with the US to set up a safe zone in northern Syria does not work, Turkish defence minister says. The two countries agreed to set up a peace corridor in Syria to facilitate displaced people.