Geography of Syria

Turkey’s Afrin operation helping Syrian Kurds: Turkish envoy to US says in letter to Wall Street Journal

Turkey’s operation into the northwestern Syrian district of Afrin, across Turkey’s border, is meant to rid the region of militants so Syrians who rightfully own the land can return, Turkey’s Ambassador to the U.S. Serdar Kılıç has said in a letter to the Wall Street Journal.

Top general at border as Afrin op intensifies

The military operation into Afrin against People’s Protection Units (YPG) militants intensified on Feb. 11, one day after the deadliest attack since “Operation Olive Branch” began, as the Turkish Chief of General Staff paid a visit to the southern province of Hatay to inspect troops taking part in the operation.

Turkish university withdraws decision to suspend doctors critical of Afrin op

Istanbul University has withdrawn its decision to suspend Turkish Medical Association (TTB) head Prof. Dr. Raşit Tükel and another top member, who were detained after denouncing Ankara’s ongoing military operation in Afrin and then released on Feb. 5.

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