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NATO Nation's Final Warning To U.S.-backed Militia; 'YPG Has To Go,' Turkey Tells Jolani | Syria


Published on 2025-01-08 05:00:53 - MSN
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  • Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan warned the new Syrian rulers of a cross-border offensive into northeastern Syria against the Kurdish YPG militia if it does not disband the group. Earlier, Turkish President Erdogan too claimed that the circle is closing for the separatist organisation.

The article discusses Turkey's stance on the U.S.-backed militia, the YPG, in Syria. Turkey has issued a final warning, stating that the YPG must be removed from the region. This ultimatum was conveyed by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammed al-Jolani during a meeting in Ankara. Turkey considers the YPG, which is linked to the PKK, a terrorist organization, and has been pushing for its disarmament and withdrawal from areas near its border. The discussions also touched on broader Syrian issues, including the need for a political solution to the ongoing conflict, emphasizing Turkey's strategic interests in the region's stability and security.

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