Turkey
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Black Box of Free Syrian Army Is Back in Damascus
Riad al-Ahmad is considered the treasure trove of the secrets of the Free Syrian Army. He was the first Syrian army officer to desert the army and escape to Turkey. He was originally serving in the Syrian city of Banias. After being identified by the secret service as an organizer of the armed protests and… Continue reading
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‘Turkey should show evidence for their complaint’
Syria has refuted as “absolutely untrue” Turkish allegations that a civilian plane headed for Damascus was carrying Russian-made munitions. Meanwhile, analysts doubt the Turks could have found anything compromising enough to back their claims. Continue reading
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Syria, Turkey, Israel and a Greater Middle East Energy War By William Engdahl
The battle for the future control of Syria is at the heart of this enormous geopolitical war and tug of war. Its resolution will have enormous consequences for either world peace or endless war and conflict and slaughter. NATO member Turkey is playing with fire as is Qatar’s Emir, along with Israel s Netanyahu and… Continue reading
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Syria plane intercepted by Turkey did not carry illegal cargo
The Syrian plane that was forced to land by the Turkish authorities was not carrying prohibited cargoes, the Syrian Foreign Ministry stated. Continue reading
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Provocation: Syria Plane Intercepted by Turkey: “Close to Disaster”
Passengers onboard the plane intercepted by Turkish jets said that security forces were making the crew and passengers sign fraudulent papers suggesting that the plane made an emergency landing and no Turkish military were involved in the incident. Continue reading
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NATO mortar ‘gift’ from Turkey to Syrian rebels – rebounds
The mortar used to attack the Turkish town of Akcakale is a design specific to NATO and was given to Syrian rebels by Ankara, according to Turkey’s Yurt newspaper. The mortar killed one adult and four children from the same family on Wednesday. Continue reading
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Western Propagandists Attempt to Trigger Catastrophic Turkish-Syrian War By Tony Cartalucci
For people on both sides of the border, it would be wise to unite against the self-serving, destructive Western policies that endanger not only Syria, but Turkey as well. Like Iraq in the 1980?s, when President Saddam Hussein was encouraged to begin the destructive 8 year failed invasion of Iran, costing over a million lives… Continue reading
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A kinder Middle East hegemon By Eric Walberg
Unless Turkey’s NATO allies wake up and follow its lead, it could well abandon this 21st c white elephant. Whereas in 2004, 67 per cent in Turkey saw NATO membership as essential for national security, only 41 per cent did in 2011. And if Erdogan’s “new order” comes to fruition, with the region’s countries looking… Continue reading
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