Operation Euphrates Shield
Turkey Protects the Borders of the European Union
Turkey is protecting the borders of the European Union and hundreds of thousands of migrants would flock to their borders if the country did not take responsibility for millions of Syrian refugees, Justice and Development Party (AKP) spokesman Yomer Celik said.
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Turkey rejects EP decision over Turkish operation into Syria
Turkey on Oct. 24 rejected a resolution by the European Parliament against the Turkish operation into northern Syria.
Turkey destroys 40 mines, 227 explosives in northern Syria
Turkish security forces have destroyed 40 mines and 227 improvised explosives in its anti-terror operation in northern Syria, the country's National Defense Ministry said on Oct. 24.
New op in Syria not necessary: Turkish Defense Ministry
There is no need to carry out a new operation in northern Syria at this stage outside of Turkey's current operation area, the Turkish Defense Ministry said in a written statement on Oct. 23.
Turkish soldier killed in terrorist attack in Syria
A Turkish soldier, who was injured in a terrorist attack on Oct. 11 in northern Syria, succumbed to his injuries on Oct. 21.
Erdoğan urges US to ensure withdrawal of YPG/PKK
The Turkish president said on Oct. 20 that Ankara expects the U.S. to facilitate the withdrawal of YPG/PKK terrorists from northern Syria, and warned of the operation's resume otherwise.
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Turkish FM condemns Amnesty International's report on Turkey's operation in Syria.
Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned Amnesty International's report on Turkey's counter-terrorism operation in northern Syria.
Turkey, Russia to discuss removal of terrorists from Manbij
Turkey and Russia will discuss the removal of YPG/PKK terrorists from the northern Syrian towns of Manbij and Ain al-Arab during talks in Sochi on Oct. 22, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu said on Oct. 20.
Political parties welcome US-Turkey deal
The leader of Turkey's Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) on Oct. 18 welcomed the deal between the U.S. and Turkey on Turkey's operation in northern Syria, calling the move "valuable."
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European Council issues statement on Syria op as EU leaders gather in Brussels
The European Council issued a statement on Oct. 17 on Turkey's Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria as the European Union leaders summit in Brussels got underway.