Kurds

Turkey’s Invasion of Afrin Could Trigger New Front in Syrian War

The Kurdish region of Afrin in northern Syria has become a new geopolitical pivot point in the conflict. With so many actors’ interests overlapping, whose positions will be weakened and whose solidified if hostilities escalate?
Read this extended analysis by 21WIRE editor Patrick Henningsen at RT.com
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The planned smashing of Syria

Minutes of diplomatic meetings reveal unpleasant truths about the war against Syria. Translation: Hanin Elias The Lebanese daily newspaper Al Akhbar published a detailed article on US plans for Syria on February 22, 2018. The original text titled “Washington to its Allies: Let’s Split Syria” comes from journalists Mohammad Ballout and Walid Sharara. The text is based on a diplomatic […]
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US & France Tell Turkey to Stop Afrin Operation.. Turkey Rejects Their Call

I've read the most recent resolution several times- Afrin isn't mentioned at all. As reported previously the US wants Turkey to suspend it’s operation in Syria.Monday, February 12, 2018: U.S Wants Turkey to Restrain Their Operation in Syria I find it extremely telling that the US HAS NEVER, NOR WILL IT EVER, tell Israel to restrain their operations in Syria.. but will tell an alleged ally?

As Expected, Saleh Muslim, Released- Going to Finland- Not a surprise either!

Reuters

Former Syrian Kurdish PYD leader Saleh Muslim said on Tuesday he had been aware of a Turkish warrant for his arrest but did not take it seriously, calling the allegations against him false.

Muslim was detained over the weekend in the Czech capital at the request of Turkey, which accuses him of disrupting the state and aggravated murder.

Syria/Turkey: Saleh Muslim's Prague Arrest- Extradition Requested

A round up of Syrian related Turkish news:BBCSaleh Muslim

Saleh arrested on a warrant issued by Turkey-  

Saleh Muslim, a former co-chair of the main Syrian-Kurdish movement, the Democratic Union Party (PYD), was arrested early on Sunday.The Turkish justice ministry said it has begun efforts to have Mr Muslim extradited.