Kurdish–Turkish conflict

Turkish government condemns bombing, HDP urges it to 'be silent'

The May 18 bomb attacks on two local headquarters of the Kurdish problem-focused Peoples? Democratic Party (HDP) in the southern provinces of Adana and Mersin have drawn condemnation from the government and the HDP, with the latter accusing the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). 

Man captured with rifles at Syrian border: Turkish General Staff

A man who was attempting to illegally cross into Turkey from Syria has been captured with two Kalashnikov rifles, the Turkish General Staff said May 16.

Turkish General Staff said in an online statement a Syrian man was captured along with two Kalashnikov rifles while attempting to infiltrate Turkey.

Domestically made Turkish helicopters join anti-terror operation

The Turkish General Staff announced it has begun using the first domestically made Turkish attack helicopters in a counter-terrorism operation for the very first time.

Two ATAK helicopters flew on April 25 to the southeastern province of Siirt to join the 3rd Commando Brigade, the General Staff said in an announcement posted on its official webpage on May 4.

Pages