Turkey said the operation was an act of self-defence, in response to Isis shelling of Turkish border towns and suicide bombings and attacks targeting Turkish nationals. Also, the Turkish foreign minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, said that YPG (Kurds) should return east of Syria’s Euphrates River.
When did Turkey enter the Syrian civil war?
The military operation began on 9 October 2019 when the Turkish Air Force launched airstrikes on border towns. The conflict resulted in the displacement of over 300,000 people and has caused the death of more than 70 civilians in Syria and 20 civilians in Turkey.
What is the issue between Turkey and Syria?
The traditionally tense relations between Turkey and Syria had been due to disputes including the self annexation of the Hatay Province to Turkey in 1939, water disputes resulting from the Southeastern Anatolia Project, and Syria’s support for the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (abbreviated as PKK) and the now-dissolved …
How many Turks are in Syria?
1.7 million Turks
Professor David Aikman has said that there is “about 1.7 million Turks in Syria”. Dr. Jonathan Spyer, as well as a report published in cooperation between the Norwegian Church Aid and the World Council of Churches (compiled by various academics), stated that the Turkmen number anywhere from 500,000 to 3 million.
Is it safe in Syria now?
The security situation in Syria is extremely dangerous due to military conflict, including air strikes, and very high levels of violence, terrorism and kidnapping. Chemical weapons could be used in conflicts. If you’re in Syria despite our advice, avoid possible terrorist targets.
How do Syrians get turkey?
Turkey shares the longest land border with Syria, which is around 800 kilometres, so one of the main reasons is the fact of geographical proximity. So Syrians come to Turkey because it is easier to reach Turkey. But also, cultural ties, family ties, religious and historical ties play an important role.
