Öcalan's Commitment to Turkish Peace Process
Imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Öcalan expressed commitment to Turkey's peace process on December 29th, 2023, following a meeting with a pro-Kurdish party delegation—his first in ten years—facilitated by recent political overtures from Turkish officials.
Öcalan's Commitment to Turkish Peace Process
Imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Öcalan expressed commitment to Turkey's peace process on December 29th, 2023, following a meeting with a pro-Kurdish party delegation—his first in ten years—facilitated by recent political overtures from Turkish officials.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey's Syria Engagement: Dialogue and Military Actions
Following recent high-level Turkish visits to Syria, President Erdoğan announced close dialogue with the Syrian opposition, aiming to counter the PKK/YPG and maintain Syria's territorial integrity, while Turkey-backed forces captured Manbij from the SDF.
Turkey's Syria Engagement: Dialogue and Military Actions
Following recent high-level Turkish visits to Syria, President Erdoğan announced close dialogue with the Syrian opposition, aiming to counter the PKK/YPG and maintain Syria's territorial integrity, while Turkey-backed forces captured Manbij from the SDF.
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68% Bias Score
Turkey's Commitment to Post-Regime Change Syria: Eliminating PKK/YPG and Ensuring Stability
Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar visited Gaziantep to discuss the elimination of the PKK/YPG and the transition process in Syria following recent regime change; this follows years of cross-border attacks that caused over 600 Turkish civilian deaths and 1000 injuries.
Turkey's Commitment to Post-Regime Change Syria: Eliminating PKK/YPG and Ensuring Stability
Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar visited Gaziantep to discuss the elimination of the PKK/YPG and the transition process in Syria following recent regime change; this follows years of cross-border attacks that caused over 600 Turkish civilian deaths and 1000 injuries.
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60% Bias Score
Dervişoğlu Urges Immediate Turkish Action on Syria Border Security
İYİ Party leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu criticized Turkey's handling of the Syrian conflict, urging immediate border security measures, including a security zone from Tabka to Sinjar, and the relocation of the Süleyman Shah mausoleum. He also called for revoking Syrian refugee citizenship and the annulm...
Dervişoğlu Urges Immediate Turkish Action on Syria Border Security
İYİ Party leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu criticized Turkey's handling of the Syrian conflict, urging immediate border security measures, including a security zone from Tabka to Sinjar, and the relocation of the Süleyman Shah mausoleum. He also called for revoking Syrian refugee citizenship and the annulm...
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52% Bias Score
"Syria's Transitional Government and Turkey's Pivotal Role"
"Following Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's reported departure from the country, a transitional government led by Mr. Al-Basheer has been appointed. Turkey, with its significant border and refugee population, is expected to play a substantial role in shaping Syria's future while actively working t...
"Syria's Transitional Government and Turkey's Pivotal Role"
"Following Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's reported departure from the country, a transitional government led by Mr. Al-Basheer has been appointed. Turkey, with its significant border and refugee population, is expected to play a substantial role in shaping Syria's future while actively working t...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Replaces Kurdish Mayors Amidst Protests and Regional Geopolitical Shifts
Following the March 2024 municipal elections, the Turkish government replaced eight Kurdish mayors, including Gülistan Sönük of Batman, with state-appointed administrators, citing alleged links to the PKK, resulting in widespread protests and arrests.
Turkey Replaces Kurdish Mayors Amidst Protests and Regional Geopolitical Shifts
Following the March 2024 municipal elections, the Turkish government replaced eight Kurdish mayors, including Gülistan Sönük of Batman, with state-appointed administrators, citing alleged links to the PKK, resulting in widespread protests and arrests.
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48% Bias Score
Turkiye to Allow Pro-Kurdish Visit to Imprisoned PKK Founder
Turkiye will allow a pro-Kurdish party to visit imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan for the first time in nearly a decade, potentially restarting peace talks to end the 40-year conflict that has killed over 40,000 people, following a proposal by a key Erdogan ally.
Turkiye to Allow Pro-Kurdish Visit to Imprisoned PKK Founder
Turkiye will allow a pro-Kurdish party to visit imprisoned PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan for the first time in nearly a decade, potentially restarting peace talks to end the 40-year conflict that has killed over 40,000 people, following a proposal by a key Erdogan ally.
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40% Bias Score
Syria to Disarm All Armed Groups, Integrate into National Army
The Syrian government announced that armed groups will disband and join the army following consultations, prohibiting all weapons outside government control, including those held by the Kurdish-led SDF, aiming to unify the armed forces and improve stability.
Syria to Disarm All Armed Groups, Integrate into National Army
The Syrian government announced that armed groups will disband and join the army following consultations, prohibiting all weapons outside government control, including those held by the Kurdish-led SDF, aiming to unify the armed forces and improve stability.
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36% Bias Score
Syrian Kurdish Commander Confirms Non-Syrian Fighters' Withdrawal Upon Ceasefire
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced that non-Syrian Kurdish fighters, including PKK members who helped battle ISIS, will leave Syria if a ceasefire with Turkey is reached; this is a major Turkish demand, and the fighters' departure marks a potential shift towards a political solution.
Syrian Kurdish Commander Confirms Non-Syrian Fighters' Withdrawal Upon Ceasefire
SDF commander Mazloum Abdi announced that non-Syrian Kurdish fighters, including PKK members who helped battle ISIS, will leave Syria if a ceasefire with Turkey is reached; this is a major Turkish demand, and the fighters' departure marks a potential shift towards a political solution.
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40% Bias Score
Turkey Offers Potential Military Support to Syria
Turkey's Defense Minister Yaşar Güler announced potential military support for Syria, citing the burden of the Syrian conflict on Turkey and highlighting recent territorial gains by Turkey-backed forces against the SDF in northern Syria, impacting the SDF's funding and aiming to counter what Turkey ...
Turkey Offers Potential Military Support to Syria
Turkey's Defense Minister Yaşar Güler announced potential military support for Syria, citing the burden of the Syrian conflict on Turkey and highlighting recent territorial gains by Turkey-backed forces against the SDF in northern Syria, impacting the SDF's funding and aiming to counter what Turkey ...
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56% Bias Score
Fidan: Türkiye'nin Dış Politikası Kürt Düşmanı Değil
Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan, Türkiye'nin dış politikasının 'Kürt düşmanı' olduğuna dair eleştirilere yanıt vererek, sadece kendisine silah çeken terör örgütlerine karşı olduklarını ve Kürt siyasi partileriyle ilişkilerinin mevcut olduğunu belirtti.
Fidan: Türkiye'nin Dış Politikası Kürt Düşmanı Değil
Dışişleri Bakanı Hakan Fidan, Türkiye'nin dış politikasının 'Kürt düşmanı' olduğuna dair eleştirilere yanıt vererek, sadece kendisine silah çeken terör örgütlerine karşı olduklarını ve Kürt siyasi partileriyle ilişkilerinin mevcut olduğunu belirtti.
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48% Bias Score
MHP Calls for Dialogue with Öcalan, End to PKK
MHP Deputy Chairman İzzet Ulvi Yönter called for communication between Abdullah Öcalan and the HDP, advocating for the PKK's disbandment and a declaration of the end of terrorism, emphasizing the Cumhur İttifakı's role in Turkey's future while criticizing opposition parties for exploiting the situat...
MHP Calls for Dialogue with Öcalan, End to PKK
MHP Deputy Chairman İzzet Ulvi Yönter called for communication between Abdullah Öcalan and the HDP, advocating for the PKK's disbandment and a declaration of the end of terrorism, emphasizing the Cumhur İttifakı's role in Turkey's future while criticizing opposition parties for exploiting the situat...
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72% Bias Score