Would you like to receive notifications on latest updates of the following headlines?

Syrian Kurdish Group Attacks Pro-Turkish Fighters In Northern Syria, Kills 14

POSTED ON November 8, 2023 •   World      BY Segun Adewole
A Syrian Kurdish armed group, known as the Afrin Liberation Forces, has launched an attack on an area controlled by pro-Turkish fighters in rebel-held northern Syria on Monday, resulting in the death of at least 14 individuals, as reported by a war monitoring group and a factional leader. The attack unfolded on the outskirts of Al-Bab in Aleppo province, taking advantage of factional conflicts that erupted after midnight, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. With artillery support, the Kurdish group infiltrated the area, resulting in the deaths of "at least 14" pro-Turkish fighters, while others sustained injuries, revealed Observatory chief Rami Abdel Rahman. The underlying cause of the conflict in the region had been a struggle for "control and influence" among the rival groups, which eventually led to the ambush, Abdel Rahman further explained. Confirming the death toll, a factional leader in the rebel-held area informed AFP that the deceased fighters were part of a formation that had defected from pro-Turkish groups. The Afrin Liberation Forces primarily consist of Kurdish fighters who were displaced from the Afrin region in northwest Syria during a Turkish offensive several years ago. They are now predominantly active in northern Aleppo province. Turkey has launched multiple military offensives in Syria, often targeting Kurdish militants associated with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a group engaged in a long-running insurgency against the Turkish state. Turkish forces, in collaboration with Syrian proxies, hold significant sections of the border, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has persistently pursued the establishment of a "safe zone" extending 30 kilometers (20 miles) deep along the entire border. The Syrian conflict began in 2011 following the government's suppression of peaceful protests, eventually escalating into a deadly war that attracted jihadist groups and involvement from various foreign powers. This protracted conflict has resulted in the deaths of over 500,000 people, the displacement of millions, and severe damage to Syria's infrastructure and industries. In 2019, a Russian-brokered agreement resulted in Syrian government forces being deployed along certain parts of the northern border area in exchange for Turkey halting an earlier offensive.
READ ALSO
Tinubu Honors Bill Gates with National Award for Global Philanthropy
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 4, 2025 0

LAGOS, Nigeria - President Bola Tinubu commended Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and chairma...

READ ALSO
Bahrain, Colombia, DRC, Latvia, and Liberia Join UN Security Council for 2026-2027 Term
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 4, 2025 0

The UN General Assembly on Tuesday elected five new non-permanent members to the UN Security Council...

READ ALSO
60,000 Nigerians Abroad Register on Diaspora Data Mapping Portal
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 3, 2025 0

Approximately 60,000 Nigerians residing overseas have registered on the Diaspora Data Mapping Portal...

READ ALSO
30 Confirmed Dead as Heavy Rains Batter Northeast India
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 1, 2025 0

Severe flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rainfall in India's northeast over the...

READ ALSO
China to Advocate for African Rights on Global Stage
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara May 31, 2025 0

The Chinese Counselor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Shen Sha, has reiterated China's strong de...

READ ALSO
China-Africa Institute to Launch First Museum in China Celebrating African History and Culture
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara May 31, 2025 0

The China-Africa Institute, part of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, has unveiled plans to cr...

READ ALSO
Botswana's Speaker Lauds China's Commitment to African Development
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara May 31, 2025 0

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, Dithapelo Keorapetse, has praised China for its de...

READ ALSO
Tinubu Commits to Collaborative Efforts with AfDB's New Leadership, Congratulate Sidi Tah
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara May 30, 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu has praised the election of Sidi Tah as the ninth president of the African Dev...

OUR CHANNELS:

Air India Flight 171: Investigators Uncover Dual Engine Failure as Global Scrutiny Mounts
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 16, 2025 0

AHMEDABAD, India— As the world continues to mourn the tragic loss of 290 lives aboard Air Indi...


New Evidence Deepens Air India 787 Crash Mystery: Dual Engine Failure Now in Focus
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 16, 2025 0

AHMEDABAD, India – As grief continues to hang heavy over the aftermath of Air India Flight 171...


UK Caution Citizens against Traveling To Israel, Iran amid Attacks
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 15, 2025 0

The United Kingdom (UK) has issued a travel advisory for its citizens, recommending that Britons ref...


LASG Launches E-Call-Up System to Regulate Truck Movements Starting June 16
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 15, 2025 0

LAGOS, Nigeria - The Lagos State Government has announced that the increasing traffic from heavy tru...


Tanker Drivers to Cease Operation on Monday amid E-call Charges
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 15, 2025 0

LAGOS, Nigeria - Tanker drivers in Lagos State have announced their intention to cease loading petro...


LASG Clamps Down on Illegal Sewage Disposal in Okota
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 15, 2025 0

The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources sealed a resi...


CBN Governor, Finance Minister to Address Allegations Before House Committee
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 16, 2025 0

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, along with the Minister of Finance,...


NDLEA Alerts Parents: Watch for Suspicious Snacks in Children's Bags
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 16, 2025 0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a serious warning to parents, advising t...


2027: Tinubu Hosts Key PDP Figures at Aso Rock
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 16, 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu convened a meeting on Saturday evening with prominent members of the oppositio...


Trump Proposes Visa Ban on Nigeria Amid Corruption Concerns
BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara June 15, 2025 0

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated plans to impose a general visa ban o...


More Articles

Load more...

Menu