Syria turkey news
Here are some recent news articles and updates on Syria and Turkey:
Syria:
- Syrian government forces capture key town in Idlib province: Syrian government forces have captured the town of Khan Shaykhun in Idlib province, a key stronghold of the opposition, according to reports. (Al Jazeera, March 12)
- Syria's economy in shambles: The Syrian economy is in a state of collapse, with inflation soaring and the value of the Syrian pound plummeting. (The New York Times, March 10)
- Syrian refugees in Lebanon face harsh conditions: Syrian refugees in Lebanon are facing harsh conditions, including poverty, lack of access to healthcare and education, and limited job opportunities. (The Guardian, March 8)
Turkey:
- Turkey launches military operation in northeast Syria: Turkey has launched a military operation in northeast Syria, targeting Kurdish-led forces that it considers to be terrorists. (BBC News, March 12)
- Turkey's economy struggles to recover: Turkey's economy is struggling to recover from a currency crisis and recession, with inflation soaring and unemployment rising. (The Financial Times, March 10)
- Turkey's president Erdogan visits Russia: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Russia, where he met with President Vladimir Putin to discuss issues including Syria and the conflict in Ukraine. (Reuters, March 5)
Syria-Turkey relations:
- Turkey and Russia agree on ceasefire in Idlib: Turkey and Russia have agreed on a ceasefire in Idlib province, which has been the site of intense fighting between Syrian government forces and Turkish-backed rebels. (Al Jazeera, March 6)
- Turkey and Syria exchange fire along border: Turkey and Syria have exchanged fire along their border, with both sides accusing each other of violating a ceasefire agreement. (The New York Times, March 4)
- Turkey's military presence in Syria sparks tensions: Turkey's military presence in Syria has sparked tensions with the Syrian government and its allies, including Russia and Iran. (The Guardian, March 3)