President of Turkey Erdoğan in Kayseri
The world congratulated Turkey for the Idlib agreement, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Saturday.
Speaking at a mass opening ceremony in central Anatolian province of Kayseri, Erdoğan said, “The whole world congratulated Turkey for humanitarian and strategic success that we achieved in Syria’s Idlib.”
"Turkey saved tens of thousands of people from death, millions from misery, through the stability it maintained in Idlib,” he said.
Following a meeting in Sochi last month between Erdoğan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the two countries agreed to establish the Idlib demilitarized zone.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday said that Turkey saved millions from misery through the stability it maintained in Idlib and will continue doing so.“Turkey saved tens of thousands of people from death, millions from misery, through the stability it maintained in Idlib,” Erdoğan said at the dinner of the 4th International Summit of High Courts.He added that by hosting over 4 million refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and African countries, Turkey “carries the burden and saves the honor of the international community".“We are doing this without any notable assistance of the international community and organizations. As of now we have spent $33 billion only for refugees from Syria,” he said.The president said that in Syria Turkey works on the security and justice systems, which in return paves way for peace.Stating that Turkey’s understanding of justice comes from its history and civilization, he said Ankara continues to fight in the best interests of its brothers and all of humanity.Syrian opposition’s arms removal proves trust in TurkeyFollowing a meeting in Sochi last month between Erdoğan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the two countries agreed to establish the Idlib demilitarized zone.Ankara and Moscow also signed a memorandum of understanding calling for the “stabilization” of Idlib's de-escalation zone, in which acts of aggression are expressly prohibited.Under the deal, opposition groups in Idlib will remain in areas in which they are already present, while Russia and Turkey will conduct joint patrols in the area with a view to preventing renewed fighting.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.Plight of stranded Syrians worsens as food blockedTurkey says demilitarized zone in Syria’s Idlib formed, heavy weapons withdrawnLavrov says Idlib demilitarization 'progressing well'
Erdoğan: Turkey to remain in Idlib, help people in need
Ankara and Moscow also signed a memorandum of understanding calling for the “stabilization” of Idlib's de-escalation zone, in which acts of aggression are expressly prohibited.
Under the deal, opposition groups in Idlib will remain in areas in which they are already present, while Russia and Turkey will conduct joint patrols in the area with a view to preventing renewed fighting.
"They [terrorists] are looking for opportunities to hurt our country but we won’t give them this chance by Allah's will,” he said.
An official letter obtained by Anadolu Agency has revealed that Germany has officially been supporting operations of the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) in Ethiopia.A letter written and officially sealed by the German Embassy in Addis Ababa in May 2017 vouches for the FETÖ-linked investment group named Kaynak.The then Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn had directed relevant authorities, including trade and education ministries as well as the country's investment commission, to revoke the license of Kaynak due to its ties to the terror group.Desalegn's office also directed the Education Ministry to transfer six schools owned by the FETÖ to Turkey’s Maarif Foundation.Probe into US Embassy shooting in Ankara completedThe schools were not transferred to the foundation.The letter which was signed by diplomat Jutta Luig stresses that Kaynak -- which also manages FETÖ schools in Ethopia -- promotes investments by German companies and businesses in the country and asks Ethiopian officials to provide all necessary convenience to them."German citizens have recently purchased a company called Kaynak Educational and Medical Services based in Addis Ababa. We kindly ask all involved authorities to support our investors wherever possible,” the letter reads.Trial of US pastor Brunson resumes in western TurkeyTerror group strips schools for cashRecently, former employees of Ethiopian FETÖ-linked schools filed a complaint against school administrators and teachers on allegations including the theft of aid money, embezzlement, and tax evasion.Last year, shortly after the Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome said the FETÖ-linked schools -- renamed as Intellectual Schools -- would be handed to the Turkish government, the schools were sold to a German citizen, whom they claimed was an investor.FETÖ and its U.S.-based leader Fetullah Gulen orchestrated the defeated coup of July 15, 2016, which left 251 people martyred and nearly 2,200 injured.Ankara also accuses FETÖ of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, including the military, police, and education.FETÖ also has a considerable presence outside Turkey, including private educational institutions that serve as a revenue stream for the terrorist group.
FETÖ terror group afloat in Ethiopia with German support
“Some who have not accounted yet for being [Fetullah Gulen Organization] FETÖ member and in the very heart of this betrayal gang shouldn’t think that they have escaped,” Erdoğan added.
The Fetullah Terrorist Organization and its U.S.-based leader Fetullah Gulen orchestrated the defeated coup of July 15, 2016, which left 251 people martyred and nearly 2,200 injured.
Ankara also accuses FETÖ of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police, and judiciary.
Investigation into the U.S. Embassy drive-by shooting, which occurred on Aug. 20, in the Turkish capital has been completed on Thursday, according to a judicial source.The indictment prepared by Ankara public prosecutor Murat Ozcan has designated Ahmet Celikten and Osman Gundas -- who allegedly carried out the attack -- and Gundas’ boss Ersin Bayram as well as Talip Bora Kilic -- the owner of the vehicle that was presumably used during the attack -- as suspects.The indictment was sent to the 32nd Heavy Penal Court in Ankara.According to the investigations, the suspects, Gundas and Bayram, allegedly communicated with the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) with cell phone.New footage shows putschists martyring civilian in FETÖ coup attemptThe anti-terror branch of Ankara’s Security Directorate said Gundas had apparently shared videos of Fetullah Gulen, the ringleader of the terror group behind the July 15, 2016 defeated coup.Bayram also allegedly downloaded smartphone applications linked to the terrorist organization.According to the Ankara Governor's Office, Celikten and Gundas confessed their involvement in the attack.Footage from city surveillance cameras shows that Celikten and Gundas scouted the area outside the embassy building 20 minutes before the attack.The suspects face up to 55 years in prison.Turkey deals heavy blow to FETÖ’s army structureFETÖ and its U.S.-based leader Fetullah Gulen orchestrated the defeated coup on July 15, 2016, which left 251 people martyred and nearly 2,200 injured.Ankara also accuses FETÖ of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police, and judiciary.
Probe into US Embassy shooting in Ankara completed