The PKK, designated a terrorist group by Turkey, the United States and European Union, was led by Ocalan from Syria until Turkey threatened war in 1998, forcing Damascus to expel him.

If Turkey holds to the 30-mile limit it set for the incursion, the SDF will still control significant territory, which includes the facilities detaining the bulk of the ISIS fighters.

Turkey, which says it has spent $7.6 billion (6.6 billion euros) on Syrian refugees since 2011, has blamed the refugee crisis on Europe, accusing it of failing to help lighten the load.

It’s been a week since a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria, claiming the lives of more than 36,000 people. Many tens of thousands more have been injured.

Turkey begins child abuse trial that put spotlight on sects KEYT By The Associated Press Published January 30, 2023 7:04 am ...

Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan, jailed 25 years ago, is again a focus of attention in Turkey after President Tayyip Erdogan's nationalist ally raised the possibility of his release in ...