Syria and Turkey

Four Turkish troops wounded in attacks in Syria, Ankara says

Turkey has carried out several cross-border military incursions into northern Syria in recent years and has dozens of bases there.

By REUTERS
16/04/2023

Turkey escalates against US-Kurdish alliance in Syria with drone strike

The Turkish drone strike in Iraq shows the lengths Ankara will go to strike Kurdish anti-ISIS fighters.

Dutch seismologist who 'predicted' Turkey earthquake foresees more

In a tweet on Monday, he predicted "stronger seismic activity in the coming days," with a link to a YouTube video.

6,600 foreigners, mostly Syrians, killed in Turkey’s earthquakes - analysis

The number 6,600 likely means that other missing Syrians will also be added to this number, perhaps as many as 10,000 eventually.

Israeli experts: $10b. needed to reinforce buildings before next big earthquake

The Israeli government needs to plan to strengthen 800,000 buildings and critical infrastructure before it’s too late, experts warn.

By MAYA MARGIT/THE MEDIA LINE
05/03/2023

Turkey earthquake tragedy is a reminder of what's important - opinion

Despite the rapid, substantial global humanitarian response from many countries, it just wasn't possible to help everyone, quickly enough.

By RABBI ABRAHAM COOPER/THE MEDIA LINE , REV. JOHNNIE MOORE/THE MEDIA LINE
02/03/2023

Turkey shifts to post-quake reconstruction, getting aid to those in need

The mission now is to remove the debris and build new homes for those who need them. 

By MOHAMMED AL-KASSIM/THE MEDIA LINE
01/03/2023

Hasty rebuild could leave Turkey at risk of another quake disaster

Turkey's government is struggling to find a quick solution to rehome those who were left homeless after the quake, and rebuild what was destroyed. However, being speedy could be a bigger issue.

By REUTERS
20/02/2023

Blinken to talk aid, Nordic NATO bid in visit to quake-hit Turkey

The United States Secretary of State will approach the meeting with multiple prongs; one focused on earthquake relief and the other focused on Finland's bid to join NATO.

By REUTERS
19/02/2023

ISIS attack and US raid show terror group still dangerous - analysis

ISIS continues to be a threat and the US and SDF continue to carry out raids to make sure it can’t make a comeback.

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