February 2016
UN Secretary-General: The Number of Refugees Worldwide is Unprecedented Since the Korean War
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon highlighted the unprecedented global refugee crisis, with 60 million displaced individuals, during a visit to a refugee camp in Congo. He…
Assad: Russian and Iranian Support Was the Main Reason for Recent Advances
Bashar al-Assad acknowledged the critical support of Russia and Iran in recent military advances against opposition forces in Syria. He expressed willingness to accept a…
Death of Three Turkish Soldiers and Police by PKK
Three Turkish soldiers and police were killed by PKK militants in Diyarbakir, following a recent attack in Ankara that killed 28. The Turkish government blames…
Turkey Blames Armed Kurds for Ankara Attack
Turkey blames armed Kurdish groups for a deadly attack in Ankara, which killed 28 people. Both the PKK and PYD deny involvement, while Turkey continues…
Assad: Ceasefire in a Week? No One Can Do It
Syrian President Bashar Assad has expressed skepticism about the feasibility of a ceasefire in Syria within a week, stating that no one can meet the…
Erdogan 'Threatens' to Send Refugees to Europe
Turkish President Erdogan has threatened to send refugees to Europe, asserting Turkey's right to direct them outside its borders. This comes amid increased pressure from…
Iraqi Prime Minister: Kurdistan Region Should Not Hold Independence Referendum
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has urged the Kurdistan Region not to hold an independence referendum, arguing it would not benefit either party amid ongoing…
Several Turkish Soldiers and Police Killed by Kurdish Militants
A Turkish soldier was killed and another injured in clashes with Kurdish militants near the Syrian border. The incident follows Turkey's condemnation of the U.S.…
Turkey: Up to 600,000 More Syrian Refugees May Flood Our Borders
Turkey is bracing for a potential influx of up to 600,000 Syrian refugees due to escalating violence in Aleppo. Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş reported…
The Death Toll of PKK Members in Recent Turkish Military Operations Reaches 773
The Turkish military has intensified operations against the PKK, resulting in a significant increase in militant casualties, now totaling 773. The operations have sparked protests…
Tens of Thousands of Displaced People from Aleppo Remain at the Turkish Border
Tens of thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing violence in Aleppo are stranded at the Turkish border, which remains closed despite Turkey's claims of accepting refugees.…
The Syrian Crisis and Saudi Arabia's Readiness to Deploy Ground Forces
The Syrian conflict escalates as government forces, backed by Russia, intensify operations in Aleppo, causing a refugee crisis at the Turkish border. Turkey pledges support…
Escape of 'tens of thousands' of Syrians from Aleppo towards the Turkish border
Tens of thousands of Syrians are fleeing Aleppo due to intensified attacks by government forces and Russian airstrikes, heading towards Turkey. Turkish officials report that…
Ankara University Professor Acquitted of 'Promoting Terrorism' Charges
An Ankara university professor was acquitted of charges related to promoting terrorism after including a question about PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in an exam. This…
Approval of the Bill to Reduce Working Hours for Women in Parliament
The Iranian Parliament has approved a bill to reduce working hours for women, particularly those in specific challenging circumstances. This legislation aims to improve the…