Erdogan says safe zone on Syria border must be under Turkey's control


  • World
  • Sunday, 24 Feb 2019

FILE PHOTO: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during a rally for the upcoming local elections in Istanbul, Turkey, February 16, 2019. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Any safe zone along Turkey's border with Syria must be under Turkish control, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday in an interview with broadcaster CNN Turk.

He was speaking after a senior U.S. administration official said on Friday Washington would leave about 400 U.S. troops in Syria, a reversal by President Donald Trump that could pave the way for U.S. allies to keep troops there.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Russia says it shot down four U.S.-made long range missiles over Crimea
After two winsome Ori games, a pivot into dark fantasy
Canada's arrests of three Indian men in Sikh leader's death 'bittersweet,' friend says
NoSpace is Gen Z’s answer to MySpace
Canada police charge three with murder of Sikh leader Nijjar, probe India link
What if customers were rewarded for tipping their meal delivery drivers?
King Charles and UK royals to relinquish dozens of patronages
Interview: China's import expo unique opportunity for Egyptian firms: Egyptian business leader
Roundup: T�rkiye's iconic palace updates Chinese porcelain exhibition after renovation
U.S. stocks close higher

Others Also Read