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Hakan Fidan: Turkey Warns Syria to Disband Kurdish YPG by December 22 or Face Military Action for National Security

Dec 22, 2024, 02:50 AM

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has issued a stern warning to Syria's new government regarding the Kurdish militia, specifically the YPG, which Turkey associates with the PKK, a designated terrorist organization. Fidan stated that if the Syrian administration fails to disband the YPG and address Ankara's security concerns, Turkey will take necessary military action to ensure its national security. This declaration underscores Turkey's ongoing tensions with Kurdish groups in the region, which it views as a direct threat. Fidan emphasized that Turkey would do 'whatever it takes' to secure its interests if the situation is not resolved.