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Turkey Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish Forces in Syria

1/11/2025

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Turkey is poised to take military action against Kurdish forces in Syria if they fail to meet Ankara's demands after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Turkish officials claim the YPG is tied to the PKK, labeled a terrorist group. In response, Kurdish leaders are appealing for U.S. and French troops to help secure the border and improve ties with Turkey.

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Turkey is poised to take military action against Kurdish forces in Syria if they fail to meet Ankara's demands after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Turkish officials claim the YPG is tied to the PKK, labeled a terrorist group. In response, Kurdish leaders are appealing for U.S. and French troops to help secure the border and improve ties with Turkey.