Turkey's Hakan Fidan Threatens Military Action Against Kurdish YPG in Northeastern Syria

Jan 7, 2025, 06:42 PM

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced that Turkey is prepared to launch a military operation against the Kurdish YPG militia in northeastern Syria if the group fails to comply with Ankara's demands. Fidan stated that the new Syrian administration is expected to address the issue of Kurdish militants in the region, though it may take time. Additionally, Turkey is ready to take over the management of ISIS prisons and camps in northeastern Syria if the new Syrian leadership is unable to do so. Fidan emphasized that Turkey does not seek to dominate or influence Syria, but rather aims for a bilateral relationship based on mutual equality.