Tag Archives: YPG

Theresa May prefers refugees are out of sight, out of mind: try explaining that to the Yazidis

Posted on 21 September, 2016 by

Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron described Britain as “mean” for the attitude it displays to refugees. There are many Britons who would welcome refugees, and Farron was no doubt referring to a certain type of British citizen (either conservative or chauvinist) rather … Continue reading →

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Mid-East war goes Orwellian: ISIS fighters (Kurds and their US allies) are now ‘terrorists’

Posted on 14 September, 2016 by

It may have been just lazy journalism, but a BBC Radio 4 news update stated how Turkey was now determined to beat both Daesh (Isis/Isil) and YPG “terrorists”. No qualification or caveat was added to that statement, in spite of the fact … Continue reading →

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As Turkish land/air offensive escalates, Kurdish militias (YPG/J) reject Biden-Erdogan ultimatum

Posted on 25 August, 2016 by

  Turkish armed forces have just crossed into Syria with US air support. But this was not an operation focused on pushing Daesh (Isis/Isil) out of the border city of Jarabulus, as some sources have insisted. Amid suggestions of ethnic cleansing against Kurdish … Continue reading →

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Turkey, Iran & Russia agree to neutralise Kurds as Assad’s warplanes attack YPG/J

Posted on 22 August, 2016 by

  Turkey has just reached an ‘understanding’ with Iran and with Russia over the fate of Syria. And this has coincided with a relentless Syrian bombardment of the most effective ground forces in the fight against Daesh (Isis/Isil). Since 16 August, the Syrian air force has … Continue reading →

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Turkey fears unified Kurdistan – ‘ultimatum’ to YPG: retreat or we invade Syria in next 24 hours

Posted on 14 February, 2016 by

Turkey has openly stated it is ready to invade Syria unless the pro-Kurdish SDF militias relinquish their recent gains of ISIS-held territory north of Aleppo. In taking this territory the Kurds are closer to uniting the cantons that make up … Continue reading →

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EU designates Turkey as ‘safe’ to return refugees; Erdogan escalates civil war against Kurds

Posted on 10 February, 2016 by

This month the European Commission released a document that designated Turkey as a ‘safe third country’ to which thousands of refugees could be returned. Plans are underway to ensure that all refugees not eligible for relocation in Europe will be … Continue reading →

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Turkey attacks YPG in Syria; Kurd enclave welcomes Aleppo refugees as Turkish border stays closed

Posted on 6 February, 2016 by

Turkey has begun bombing the Kurdish YPG (anti-ISIS militia) in Syria – see below for more. Meanwhile the Syrian army, together with support from Russia, has been bombarding the towns of Nubul and Al Zahraa (60,000 people) held by the … Continue reading →

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