Refugees from Raqqah want to return to their homeland
Syrians who fled YPG/PKK’s terrorist activities in Tal Abyad district of Raqqah in Syria and took refuge in Turkey want to return to their homeland.
Inhabitants in Tal Abyad, whose houses were forcibly evacuated, had to take refuge in Turkey’s southeastern province of Sanliurfa’s Akcakale district and they are now expecting Turkey’s support to clear their district of the terrorists.
Shair Radeyni, who came to Akcakale three years ago, told Anadolu Agency that the terrorist group deported mostly Sunni Arabs.
“Turkey was the only country standing by Syrians,” he said.
Syrian refugees in southeastern Turkey say they want Turkish forces to clear their hometown of YPG/PKK terrorists.The refugees from northeastern Tal Abyad town had their houses and properties seized and children abducted by the terror group. They have found safety in Akcakale district of Turkey's Sanliurfa province on the Syrian border.Ragid Dahis, one of the refugees in Turkey, said: “Tal Abyad is a town, where Arabs live but the YPG/PKK terror group, the U.S. and its allies seized whatever we had.Turkish, US forces start joint patrols in Syria's Manbij"They [terrorists] evacuated around 30 villages after razing them to ground by bulldozers and forced people to migrate."He said he wanted Turkey to liberate their hometown from terrorists so that they could return.“Our wish is for Tal Abyad to be cleared of the YPG/PKK. We want help from the Turkish Armed Forces,” he said.PKK uses Turkey as excuse to end anti-Daesh ops in SyriaAbdullah Imam, another Tal Abyad resident, said that the terror group brought terrorists from Qandil, northern Iraq to their soils after forcing them out of the town. “Around 100,000 people took refuge in Turkey because of the pressures and cruelty of these tyrant terrorists. Our only wish is our houses to be cleared of YPG/PKK."Mohamed Abid another refugee agreed.PKK terrorists accelerate weapons deliveries to Syria’s Tal Abyad as Turkey begins strikes“The YPG/PKK has not been doing this cruelty by itself. With the support of the U.S. and its allies and by force of arms, they made us leave our soil.“We all want to return home but we are afraid of returning as the YPG/PKK terror group are present there.“Our expectation from Turkey is to immediately remove these tyrants from our soil,” he said.'PKK/YPG will be buried in its own trenches in Manbij'On Tuesday, the Turkish military hit PKK/YPG positions in the Zor Magar region east of the Euphrates River and the town of Tal Abyad.In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the deaths of some 40,000 people, including women and children. The YPG is the Syrian branch of the PKK.
Syrians want Turkey to free Tal Abyad from terrorists
Turkish and U.S. troops on Thursday began their first round of joint patrols in the northern Syrian city of Manbij, as part of a deal to rid the area of the YPG/PKK terrorist group, Turkey's national defense minister announced."The joint patrols of Turkish and U.S. troops -- on which we have made plans and completed training and which we said would start -- began at 3:53 p.m. local time [1353GMT]," Hulusi Akar said at the Turkish Parliament.Turkish and U.S. troops patrolled around the Saju Stream, which separates the Manbij frontline from the city of Jarabulus, an area falling under Turkey's Operation Euphrates Shield, according to Anadolu Agency reporters on the ground.PKK uses Turkey as excuse to end anti-Daesh ops in SyriaSince June 18, the Turkish Armed Forces have carried out 68 individual patrols in Manbij.The Manbij deal between Turkey and the U.S. focuses on the withdrawal of YPG/PKK terrorists from the city to stabilize the region, which is in the northeast of northern Syria's Aleppo province.In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the death of some 40,000 people, including those of women and children. The YPG is its Syrian branch.Operation Euphrates Shield, which began in August 2016 and ended in March 2017, aimed to eliminate the terrorist threat along the border in the northern Syrian regions of Jarabulus, Al-Rai, Al-Bab, and Azaz with the use of the Free Syrian Army, backed by Turkish artillery and air cover.19 terrorists 'neutralized' in Turkey over 24-hr periodPKK terrorists accelerate weapons deliveries to Syria’s Tal Abyad as Turkey begins strikes'PKK/YPG will be buried in its own trenches in Manbij'
Turkish, US forces start joint patrols in Syria's Manbij
Terror group YPG/PKK announced it has halted operations against Daesh in Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria as a reaction to Turkey's anti-terror operations in Ayn al-Arab (Kobani), northern Syria.Using the acronym SDG, the terror group in a Wednesday statement on its social media account used the Turkish operation as an excuse to cover up its failure against Daesh.The group also attempted to gain U.S. support against Turkey through blackmail.With its message "if you cannot prevent Turkey, we cannot last in Deir ez-Zor", it aims to gain sympathy and support of the U.S. army.The YPG/PKK used the same strategy during Turkey’s other anti-terror Operation Olive Branch in Syria’s northwestern Afrin province.After the operation was initiated, the terror group announced it had ended attacks against Daesh on east of the Euphrates and south of Haseke province.Since Sept. 11, the YPG/PKK and Daesh have been trading blows, especially in Deir ez-Zor’s rural Hajin district, which is located in east of the province.19 terrorists 'neutralized' in Turkey over 24-hr periodPKK terrorists accelerate weapons deliveries to Syria’s Tal Abyad as Turkey begins strikesThe YPG/PKK carried out intense attacks with U.S. air cover and French artillery to completely remove Daesh presence in oil-rich Deir ez-Zor province.It attacked Hajin district -- the last stronghold of Daesh in the province -- with around 6,000 terrorists.Hundreds of YPG/PKK members were also killed in clashes which took place in city center of Hajin, and town centers of Siife, Bagoz and Suse, as well as the villages of Abu-Hassan and Abu-Hatir.Despite the U.S. and French support, the terror group could not proceed in the region. It had to retreat from the areas -- due to frequent attacks of Daesh terrorists -- shortly after it captured them.The only area the YPG/PKK retained was Bagoz town center which it had seized on Sept. 27.On Wednesday, Turkish howitzers fired artillery shells on terror positions in Ayn al-Arab region in a cross-border shooting from Sanliurfa, southeastern Turkey and neutralized four PKK terrorists and wounded six others.Turkish authorities have been pointing out a possible move on east of the Euphrates River, as it aims to free its borders from terror threat.'PKK/YPG will be buried in its own trenches in Manbij'Turkish forces nab five PKK terrorists alive in bomb-laden vehicle
PKK uses Turkey as excuse to end anti-Daesh ops in Syria
Ahmet Seyh Ahmet, another Syrian, accused the YPG/PKK terrorists of planting hashish in the locals’ fields and selling drugs.
“They are forcibly recruiting children of 11-12 years of age to fight in their ranks,” Ahmet added.
“Our house is 200 meters away, every morning I come and look at my house and field from the border,” he said.
“We want to return to our lands,” he said, adding: “We want help from Turkey, our only supporter on this issue.”
Omer Dede, vice-president of the Syrian Arab and Turkmen Tribes Association, said only Turkey can clear Tal Abyad of the terrorists.
“We are looking forward to returning to our lands of our ancestors,” he said.
“We rely on Turkey, I hope that they will save us from the oppression of these traitors,” he added.
At least 124 PKK terrorists were "neutralized" in counter-terrorism operations on Turkish soil and northern Iraq over the past week, the Turkish army said on Friday.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.In a weekly statement, the Turkish General Staff said the army conducted anti-terror operations in Turkey's eastern and southeastern provinces of Sirnak, Siirt, Diyarbakir, Mardin, Hakkari and Mus provinces, as well as in regions of northern Iraq from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1.A total of 50 shelters, depots and weapon pits of the terrorist organization were destroyed during operations, while security forces also seized weapons, explosives and ammunition, the statement added.In its more than 30-year terror campaign against Turkey, the PKK -- listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey, the U.S. and the EU -- has been responsible for the death of some 40,000 people, including those of women and children. The YPG is its Syrian branch.Turkey 'neutralizes' 210 PKK terrorists in OctoberPolice nab 3 PKK terrorists plotting attacks in big cities across TurkeySenior PKK terrorist neutralized in SE Turkey
Turkish army 'neutralizes' 124 PKK terrorists in a week
At least 10 civilians were killed and dozens more injured on Friday in attacks by the Syrian regime and pro-regime terrorist groups in Syria's northwestern Idlib de-escalation zone.The regime and Iranian-backed terrorist groups have been firing artillery into the villages of Jarjanaz and Al-Tamanah, both of which are situated inside the de-escalation zone, the parameters of which were laid down in a recent agreement between Turkey and Russia.Video: Syria regime, allies target Idlib, killing 10 civiliansDespite the agreement (signed on Sept. 17 in the Russian resort city of Sochi), regime forces have also continued to target rural areas of Latakia province, southern Idlib, western Aleppo and northern and western Hama.In line with the Sochi deal, opposition groups last month withdrew their heavy weaponry from specified regions of Idlib.Syria has only just begun to emerge from a devastating conflict that began in 2011 when the Assad regime cracked down on demonstrators with unexpected ferocity.Ankara shares footage on joint Turkey-US patrols in ManbijSenior PKK terrorist neutralized in SE Turkey
Syrian regime strikes Idlib de-escalation zone, killing 10 civilians
A senior PKK terrorist has been neutralized in Turkey's southeastern Diyarbakir province, the Interior Ministry said late Thursday.The statement said Ilyas Karakoc was one of four terrorists neutralized in Diyarbakir.Turkish authorities often use the word "neutralized" in their statements to imply that the terrorists in question either surrendered or were killed or captured.Karakoc was on a "grey" list of wanted terrorists and a 300,000-lira ($55,000) reward had been placed on his head, the statement added.Syrians want Turkey to free Tal Abyad from terroristsThe wanted list is divided into five color-coded categories, with red as the most wanted, followed by blue, green, orange and grey.The PKK is listed as a terrorist organization by Turkey as well as the U.S. and the EU. In its terror campaign against Turkey, which lasted more than three decades, over 40,000 people were killed, including women and children.Turkish, US forces start joint patrols in Syria's ManbijPKK uses Turkey as excuse to end anti-Daesh ops in Syria
Senior PKK terrorist neutralized in SE Turkey