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‘Syria is not fit for the safe and dignified return of refugees’

‘Syria is not fit for the safe and dignified return of refugees’

According to the latest report of the UN Syria Commission of Inquiry, Syria is not fit for the safe and dignified returns of refugees and this year’s upsurge in fighting and the return to violence are causes for alarm.

15 September 2021

President Erdoğan to attend UN General Assembly in US

President Erdoğan to attend UN General Assembly in US

After last year's virtual summit, the assembly will be held in New York between September 19-22.

9 September 2021

Turkey 'in no rush' to recognize Taliban government

Turkey 'in no rush' to recognize Taliban government

Turkey has taken a "positive approach" for the operation of the Kabul airport, President Erdoğan has said.

8 September 2021

Foreign minister: Turkey may buy Patriot missiles if allowed by US Congress

Foreign minister: Turkey may buy Patriot missiles if allowed by US Congress

The S-400 agreement with Russia is a done deal and the US should accept that, Çavuşoğlu has said.

8 September 2021

Second round of talks between Turkey, Egypt

Second round of talks between Turkey, Egypt

Turkey's deputy minister of foreign affairs received his counterpart from Cairo as the two countries have been working to normalize relations.

7 September 2021

Reports: Gaddafi's son departed for Turkey after release

Reports: Gaddafi's son departed for Turkey after release

Saadi Gaddafi has been released as part of a reconciliation project initiated by the Tripoli government.

7 September 2021

‘Former refugees tortured, raped, disappeared after returning to Syria’

‘Former refugees tortured, raped, disappeared after returning to Syria’

Amnesty International has noted that with a number of states, including Denmark, Sweden and Turkey, restricting protection and putting pressure on refugees from Syria to go home, its report is proof that no part of Syria is safe to return to.

7 September 2021

Main opposition CHP delegation meets KRG PM Masrour Barzani

Main opposition CHP delegation meets KRG PM Masrour Barzani

As part of its visit to Erbil and Kirkuk, a delegation from the Republican People’s Party had talks with Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and former KRG President and KDP leader Masoud Barzani.

6 September 2021

Turkey won't accept EU's 'pay to keep refugees away' approach, says foreign minister

Turkey won't accept EU's 'pay to keep refugees away' approach, says foreign minister

The refugee deal between Ankara and Brussels should be updated to include the return of the refugees to their countries, Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

2 September 2021

Taliban ‘wants Turkey’s support to continue’, says Spokesperson Mujahid

Taliban ‘wants Turkey’s support to continue’, says Spokesperson Mujahid

Zabihullah Mujahid, the Spokesperson for Taliban, has spoken to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency (AA). He has argued that “US soldiers shot and killed civilians in a panic after last week’s deadly blast by ISIS-K.”

Turkey completes evacuation of troops from Afghanistan

Turkey completes evacuation of troops from Afghanistan

Only a technical delegation of 20-30 people will continue to stay in the country, President Erdoğan has said.

Turkey condemns Kabul bombings, reports no casualties

Turkey condemns Kabul bombings, reports no casualties

Two apparent suicide bombings killed at least 60 people in Afghanistan's capital.

Turkey starts evacuating troops from Afghanistan despite plans to run airport

Turkey starts evacuating troops from Afghanistan despite plans to run airport

The evacuation of the troops from Afghanistan has started after the "evaluation of the circumstances," the Defense Ministry has announced.

Taliban wants good relations with Turkey but doesn't want its soldiers in Afghanistan

Taliban wants good relations with Turkey but doesn't want its soldiers in Afghanistan

Having opposed any foreign military presence in the country, the Taliban makes no exception for Turkey despite calls by President Erdoğan.

Foreign minister slams opposition over 'refugee hub' claims in UK media

Foreign minister slams opposition over 'refugee hub' claims in UK media

Reports that the UK was seeking to set up "refugee processing centers" in Turkey have led to a political debate between the government and the opposition.

Cyprus to revoke passports of Northern Cyprus president, officials over Varosha move

Cyprus to revoke passports of Northern Cyprus president, officials over Varosha move

Supported by Turkey, Northern Cyprus reopened parts of the "ghost town" that has been closed to settlement since the 1974 war.

Turkey can't handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU's Michel

Turkey can't handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU's Michel

EU member states have opened their doors to only a small portion of the people who had served them in Afghanistan, President Erdoğan has said.

Foreign Ministry responds to reported UK plan to set up asylum center in Turkey

Foreign Ministry responds to reported UK plan to set up asylum center in Turkey

"No official request has been conveyed to us from any country up until today. Should there be such a request, we would not accept it anyway," the ministry has said.

Turkey evacuates more people from Afghanistan

Turkey evacuates more people from Afghanistan

More than 350 people arrived in İstanbul yesterday and another plane carrying 229 people took off from Kabul.

Erdoğan discusses Afghanistan crisis with UK's Johnson

Erdoğan discusses Afghanistan crisis with UK's Johnson

A new wave of immigration would be inevitable if Afghanistan and Iran do not take necessary measures, President Erdoğan has stressed.

Taliban says it seeks good relations, economic cooperation with Turkey

Taliban says it seeks good relations, economic cooperation with Turkey

"Turkey is both a respectable and powerful country in the world and has a very special place for the Islamic ummah," a spokesperson of the Taliban has told a newspaper in Turkey.

Migration from Afghanistan: Erdoğan says Turkey won't be Europe's 'refugee storehouse'

Migration from Afghanistan: Erdoğan says Turkey won't be Europe's 'refugee storehouse'

Two weeks ago, the president had said Turkey wold continue to take more refugees "as we are managing its financing well."

Turkey joins EU Covid Pass system

Turkey joins EU Covid Pass system

People holding a Covid-19 certificate issued by Turkey will be allowed to travel into EU countries.

Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

No matter who rules the country, Turkey should stand with Afghanistan as a "requirement of brotherhood," the president has said.

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

It's too early to say that Turkey's plan to keep running the Kabul airport is terminated as "new circumstances have emerged," Turkey's foreign minister has said.

Turkey's Kabul embassy to evacuate citizens from Afghanistan

Turkey's Kabul embassy to evacuate citizens from Afghanistan

The citizens who contact Turkey's diplomatic missions will be brought to Turkey according to the order of their applications.

Foreign minister: Turkey in dialogue with Taliban, welcomes its messages

Foreign minister: Turkey in dialogue with Taliban, welcomes its messages

Ankara is in dialogue with all parties in Afghanistan and wants to support the country's development, Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Government, opposition differ on whether Turkey should keep troops in Afghanistan

Government, opposition differ on whether Turkey should keep troops in Afghanistan

While the opposition accuses the government of putting the country's military personnel in danger, MHP's Bahçeli has said it is a must to prevent irregular migration from Afghanistan.

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to Afghanistan as Taliban takes over

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to Afghanistan as Taliban takes over

The flag carrier had sent one last plane to Kabul for citizens of Turkey who wanted to leave the country.

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

Both the US and European countries have suggested that Turkey can host Afghans fleeing from the Taliban.

Erdoğan says he may host Taliban leader

Erdoğan says he may host Taliban leader

The president has denied that there has been a flow of refugees from Afghanistan to Turkey.

US 'grateful' that Turkey wants to run Kabul airport, says State Department

US 'grateful' that Turkey wants to run Kabul airport, says State Department

Washington and Ankara have been discussing a plan for Turkey to continue running the Kabul airport after the US leaves Afghanistan.

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