Conflict in Syria escalates

Conflict in Syria escalates

(VOVWORLD) - Turkish security forces said on Friday it attacked militants from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in northern Syria and eastern Turkey and destroyed at least 15 militant targets,...
IS claims car bomb in Diyarbakir

IS claims car bomb in Diyarbakir

(VOVworld) – The Islamic State (IS) on Friday claimed responsibility for a deadly car bomb attack in Diyarbakir, southeast Turkey
US, Turkey vows to eliminate IS

US, Turkey vows to eliminate IS

(VOVworld) - US President Barack Obama and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan pledged continued cooperation in the fight against terrorism. In a phone conversation on Tuesday, they reiterated their goals of weakening...
AL denounces Turkey over Iraq troop deployment

AL denounces Turkey over Iraq troop deployment

(VOVworld) - The Arab League accused Turkey Thursday of violating international law and Iraq's sovereignty with a military deployment earlier this month that has provoked tensions between Baghdad and Ankara
Turkey on verge of civil war

Turkey on verge of civil war

(VOVworld)- Conflicts between the Turkish army and Kurdish armed forces are escalating. The conflicts are undermining efforts to restore peace and could spark a civil war in Turkey
Turkey’s post-election challenges

Turkey’s post-election challenges

(VOVworld) – The Justice and Development Party (AKP) of President Tayyip Erdogan has won Turkey’s parliamentary election. Observers say the election result reflects Turkish voters’ faith that the ruling Party...
Clashes in Turkey kill dozens

Clashes in Turkey kill dozens

(VOVworld) – Many Turkish soldiers were killed and injured in clashes with rebels from the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in Hakkari on Sunday
Turkey vows to fight PKK militia

Turkey vows to fight PKK militia

(VOVworld) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that his government will increase its attacks on Kurdistan Workers' Party fighters
NATO discuss tensions in Turkey

NATO discuss tensions in Turkey

(VOVworld) – NATO allies met in a rare emergency meeting on Tuesday to discuss Turkey’s conflicts with the Islamic State and Kurdish rebels from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)