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Speaking to the Turkish language broadcaster A News following the collapse of Ba’ath Party’s 61-year rule in war-weary Syria, HTS leader Abu Mohammed Jolani stressed in his comments “This victory belongs to all Muslims.” A Haber, known for its groundbreaking journalism and live coverage from different parts of Syria, once again showcased its expertise. Speaking to A Haber, Jolani commented on the ongoing changes in Syria, stating: “This is a victory for all Muslims. Alhamdulillah…” On November 27, clashes intensified between anti-regime armed groups and Bashar al-Assad’s forces in Syria. Between November 30 and December 7, these groups gained control…
Italy announced on Monday that it too is temporarily suspending its asylum procedures for Syrians, following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. In doing so it is following the example of other European partners, according to the right-wing government of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Earlier, Meloni had met with ministers in Rome to assess the development of the situation in Syria. In Germany, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) also halted all decisions on asylum applications from Syria for now. Rebels led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of the capital Damascus following more than…
Syria must never be divided again and Türkiye will act against anyone seeking to compromise its territory, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Tuesday. “From now on, we cannot allow Syria to be divided again… Any attack on the freedom of the Syrian people, the stability of the new administration, and the integrity of its lands will find us standing against it,” he said. Erdoğan laid out the following keynotes in his speech: “It is our belief, prayer that after 61 years of ‘Baathist dictatorship which was literally pitch black for last 13 years,’ Syria reached bright days. Türkiye cannot…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev discussed the latest developments in Syria as well as regional, global issues in the phone call.
Syria is already in a fragile state, and the continuous Israeli attacks are only exacerbating the country’s instability. For almost 60 hours, Israel has been relentlessly bombing Damascus and its outskirts, further weakening the already vulnerable Syrian infrastructure. The repeated targeting of the capital city has caused widespread destruction and fear among the citizens, adding to the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region. Last night, there were sustained Israeli air strikes in Syria, particularly targeting Damascus and the northern region of the country. The Israeli army claims that these were its largest air strikes ever conducted. The bombings lasted…
Peace talks to end the war in Ukraine can start this winter, according to the Polish premier, media reports said Tuesday. Donald Tusk noted Poland would be greatly involved in any talks when it takes the EU’s rotating presidency on Jan.1, as he noted that his country has been among the most prominent supporters of Ukraine since Russia started its “special military operation” in Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, according to public broadcaster TVP. “I really want Poland to be the country that will not only be present but will set the tone for these decisions that are to bring…
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Monday that Türkiye is an “important interlocutor” in controlling the situation in Syria. Tajani took part in a television program and made assessments on the international agenda. He recalled that he had a long meeting with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, including on the protection of Christian minorities in Syria. He said they are approaching the Syrian issue with caution. “I am optimistic about the situation in Syria…I believe the situation can go in the right direction, but we have to be prudent,” he added. Tajani said that Italy is monitoring the situation in…
A military helicopter crashed in the Keçiborlu district of Isparta after colliding with another helicopter during a training flight. Ambulance and fire brigade teams were dispatched to the scene. It was reported that six soldiers were martyred in the accident. The other helicopter landed safely. Isparta Governor Abdullah Erin confirmed on TRT News that six personnel were martyred and one was injured in the crash. CONDOLENCES FROM NUMAN KURTULMUŞ The Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Numan Kurtulmuş, shared a message on social media: “I offer my condolences to the families of the heroic soldiers martyred in the military…
A military helicopter crashed in the Keçiborlu district of Isparta after colliding with another helicopter during a training flight. Ambulance and fire brigade teams were dispatched to the scene. It was reported that five soldiers were martyred in the accident. The other helicopter landed safely. Isparta Governor Abdullah Erin confirmed on TRT News that five personnel were martyred and one was injured in the crash. CONDOLENCES FROM NUMAN KURTULMUŞ The Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, Numan Kurtulmuş, shared a message on social media: “I offer my condolences to the families of the heroic soldiers martyred in the military…
Syrians who sought refuge in Türkiye during the civil war in their home country have started returning to Syria following the fall of the 61-year-old Baath regime. At the Cilvegozu Border Gate in Hatay, southeastern province of Türkiye, Syrians lined up at the border gate in Reyhanli on Monday morning, waiting for customs procedures. To prevent overcrowding, gendarmerie teams set up a separate control point about 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) from the border. After checks at this point, Syrians deemed eligible for crossing were directed to the Cilvegozu Border Gate. Adem Muhammed Zin, a Syrian national, told Anadolu that he…