Kurds view Erdogan’s threats as ‘declaration of war’ in SyriaDecember 15, 2018 - 11:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Syrian Kurdish political parties in northern Syria condemned on Friday the Turkish President’s announcement of a new military operation east of the Euphrates, Al-Masdar News says. According to the Reuters News Agency, the largest Kurdish political party called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s recent threats as a “declaration of war.” “All the forces in north and east Syria…are asked to agree on strategies to confront this aggression,” read a statement signed by Syria’s main Kurdish parties and other allied groups. Erdogan announced earlier this week that the Turkish military was preparing to launch a large-scale military operation to clear the ‘terrorists’ east of the Euphrates. Erdogan refers to the Kurdish-led People’s Protection Units (YPG) as a ‘terrorist’ organization because of their relationship with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party. Turkey has labeled both the YPG and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) as terrorist organizations, despite their relationship with the U.S. Coalition in Syria. Photo. Yasin Akgul/AFP Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |