Syrian Kurds

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Who are the Kurds, and why is Turkey attacking them in Syria?

Why did Turkey invade? Why did America leave? How did the Kurds gain so much land? We answer 10 key questions about the Turkish invasion of northern Syria

Updated On: 17 Oct 2019 | 1:14 PM IST

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Donald Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey as Syrian crisis escalates

Turkey's military offensive is endangering civilians and threatening peace, security and stability in the region, Trump said,

Updated On: 15 Oct 2019 | 7:01 AM IST

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Russia-backed Syrian forces step in after US declares full withdrawal

Much of the M4 lies on the southern edge of territory where Turkey aims to set up a "safe zone" inside Syria

Updated On: 15 Oct 2019 | 1:54 AM IST

Trump to stop US arms supply to Syrian Kurdish militia on Erdogan's request

Trump had approved a plan to supply weapons to the YPG in May

Updated On: 25 Nov 2017 | 10:43 AM IST