Turkey to Lead Four-Nation Coalition Against ISIS, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for YPG
Turkey announced a plan for a four-nation coalition (Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Jordan) to fight ISIS remnants in Syria, potentially enabling the U.S. to end its support for Kurdish YPG forces which Turkey views as terrorists.
Turkey to Lead Four-Nation Coalition Against ISIS, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for YPG
Turkey announced a plan for a four-nation coalition (Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Jordan) to fight ISIS remnants in Syria, potentially enabling the U.S. to end its support for Kurdish YPG forces which Turkey views as terrorists.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey to Lead Anti-ISIS Coalition, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for Kurdish Fighters
Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan plan a joint operation against ISIS remnants, potentially allowing the U.S. to sever ties with Kurdish Syrian fighters, addressing Turkey's concerns over ISIS prisoners held by Kurdish forces, and initiating preliminary talks to make this happen.
Turkey to Lead Anti-ISIS Coalition, Potentially Ending U.S. Support for Kurdish Fighters
Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan plan a joint operation against ISIS remnants, potentially allowing the U.S. to sever ties with Kurdish Syrian fighters, addressing Turkey's concerns over ISIS prisoners held by Kurdish forces, and initiating preliminary talks to make this happen.
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56% Bias Score
Öcalan Demands End to Isolation for Peace Process
Following their second meeting on January 22nd, a DEM party delegation reported that Abdullah Öcalan continues working toward a resolution, emphasizing the need to end his isolation for the peace process to succeed; further announcements are expected soon.
Öcalan Demands End to Isolation for Peace Process
Following their second meeting on January 22nd, a DEM party delegation reported that Abdullah Öcalan continues working toward a resolution, emphasizing the need to end his isolation for the peace process to succeed; further announcements are expected soon.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Growing Influence in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's influence in Syria has significantly increased following the fall of Assad's regime in December, driven by the potential for refugee repatriation, ending Kurdish autonomy, and reconstruction opportunities; however, this increased influence may lead to conflict with other regional powers.
Turkey's Growing Influence in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's influence in Syria has significantly increased following the fall of Assad's regime in December, driven by the potential for refugee repatriation, ending Kurdish autonomy, and reconstruction opportunities; however, this increased influence may lead to conflict with other regional powers.
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40% Bias Score
DEM Party Reports Positive Progress in Turkish Peace Talks
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th, 2024, Turkey's DEM Party met with various political parties and representatives, reporting largely positive progress towards a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish conflict and planning another meeting with Öcalan soon.
DEM Party Reports Positive Progress in Turkish Peace Talks
Following a meeting with Abdullah Öcalan on December 28th, 2024, Turkey's DEM Party met with various political parties and representatives, reporting largely positive progress towards a peaceful resolution of the Kurdish conflict and planning another meeting with Öcalan soon.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Blocks Iran's Drone Supply to Syrian Kurds, Raising ISIS Resurgence Fears
Turkey is blocking Iran's reported attempt to supply 1,500 suicide drones to the YPG/PKK in Syria, causing a delay and forcing the Kurds to consider alternative transport methods, raising concerns about the resurgence of ISIS near Damascus and Syria's fragile security.
Turkey Blocks Iran's Drone Supply to Syrian Kurds, Raising ISIS Resurgence Fears
Turkey is blocking Iran's reported attempt to supply 1,500 suicide drones to the YPG/PKK in Syria, causing a delay and forcing the Kurds to consider alternative transport methods, raising concerns about the resurgence of ISIS near Damascus and Syria's fragile security.
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52% Bias Score
Öcalan Calls for Peace Talks in Turkey
During a "Peace for Freedom" rally in Esenyurt, DEM Party co-chair Tülay Hatimoğulları relayed Abdullah Öcalan's message calling for peace talks in Ankara, Istanbul, and Amed, emphasizing the need for concrete government action while highlighting Öcalan's call to end his isolation.
Öcalan Calls for Peace Talks in Turkey
During a "Peace for Freedom" rally in Esenyurt, DEM Party co-chair Tülay Hatimoğulları relayed Abdullah Öcalan's message calling for peace talks in Ankara, Istanbul, and Amed, emphasizing the need for concrete government action while highlighting Öcalan's call to end his isolation.
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44% Bias Score
Turkish Politician Welcomes New Peace Initiative, Emphasizes Government Roadmap
DEM Party Co-Chair Tülay Hatimoğulları welcomed MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli's call for a new process to resolve the Kurdish conflict, emphasizing the need for a government roadmap, improved conditions for Abdullah Öcalan, and the potential for Öcalan's future statements to influence the process.
Turkish Politician Welcomes New Peace Initiative, Emphasizes Government Roadmap
DEM Party Co-Chair Tülay Hatimoğulları welcomed MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli's call for a new process to resolve the Kurdish conflict, emphasizing the need for a government roadmap, improved conditions for Abdullah Öcalan, and the potential for Öcalan's future statements to influence the process.
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44% Bias Score
Öcalan-Imrali Meeting: Isolation, Peace Prospects, and Regional Factors
The Imrali delegation's January 22, 2025 meeting with Abdullah Öcalan centered on ending his isolation as vital for peace process success; a ceasefire call remains pending, with discussions also covering regional issues and legal guarantees.
Öcalan-Imrali Meeting: Isolation, Peace Prospects, and Regional Factors
The Imrali delegation's January 22, 2025 meeting with Abdullah Öcalan centered on ending his isolation as vital for peace process success; a ceasefire call remains pending, with discussions also covering regional issues and legal guarantees.
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44% Bias Score
DEM Party: Positive Assessment of Kurdish Peace Talks
Following a December 28, 2024 visit to Abdullah Öcalan by a delegation including Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Pervin Buldan, the DEM Party reported positive inter-party talks aimed at resolving the Kurdish conflict, emphasizing a shared desire for peace but raising concerns about transparency and parliam...
DEM Party: Positive Assessment of Kurdish Peace Talks
Following a December 28, 2024 visit to Abdullah Öcalan by a delegation including Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Pervin Buldan, the DEM Party reported positive inter-party talks aimed at resolving the Kurdish conflict, emphasizing a shared desire for peace but raising concerns about transparency and parliam...
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36% Bias Score
Öcalan's Message, Peace Process Assessment Casts Doubt on Resolution
Two days before the June 23rd elections, Doç. Dr. Ali Kemal Özcan, after meeting with Abdullah Öcalan, released a message through AA and İHA urging the HDP to remain neutral, providing a pessimistic assessment of the peace process, noting the involvement of figures who previously disrupted negotiati...
Öcalan's Message, Peace Process Assessment Casts Doubt on Resolution
Two days before the June 23rd elections, Doç. Dr. Ali Kemal Özcan, after meeting with Abdullah Öcalan, released a message through AA and İHA urging the HDP to remain neutral, providing a pessimistic assessment of the peace process, noting the involvement of figures who previously disrupted negotiati...
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44% Bias Score
Erdoğan Announces New Initiative to End Terrorism in Turkey
President Erdoğan, speaking at the AKP's Diyarbakır congress on January 11, 2025, announced a new initiative to end terrorism in Turkey, stemming from MHP leader Bahçeli's October call for the PKK's disarmament. Erdoğan emphasized the need for the PKK's unconditional surrender and dissolution, viewi...
Erdoğan Announces New Initiative to End Terrorism in Turkey
President Erdoğan, speaking at the AKP's Diyarbakır congress on January 11, 2025, announced a new initiative to end terrorism in Turkey, stemming from MHP leader Bahçeli's October call for the PKK's disarmament. Erdoğan emphasized the need for the PKK's unconditional surrender and dissolution, viewi...
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48% Bias Score