It has been 12 years since unprecedented demonstrations against The Assad regime has begun in Syria, on March 15, 2011. At first it was seen as a continuation of Then everywhere “Arab Spring” unrest soon escalated to each-out The conflict between the opposition and the regime.
For Turki, that was a turning point in Relatively warm relations with Syria. bias with Those who suffered on the hands of The Turkish system today remains the main center of refugees from its southern neighbor.
humanity policy Like has not changed home to more More than 3 million refugees But Turkey’s diplomatic efforts, which brought victories elsewhere, have now turned to normalization of links with Syria. On Thursday, it will be a Turkish delegation in Moscow for Two-day talks with actors of Assad regime, in Four-way talks between two countries, Russia and Iran.
In the long conflict, the Assad regime has lost a lot but received a weak response from the Syrian government international community for the killing of civilians and other human rights violations. It conveniently ignored a UN Security Council resolution calling for this for A political solution and the opposition is complaining of loss of deterrence from international community in the face of system actions. Turkey is among main supporters of The political solution that now lies in the meetings between the regime and the opposition failed To gain momentum though successive talks. Astana coordination meeting of Guarantor countries remains the only path for a political solution for now.
Turkey also He got a truce in Idlib with an agreement with Russia in March 2020 and since then, both sides of The conflict lost little territory. Ankara’s other concern in specific region in Syria north controlled by the terrorist group YPG/PKK. pretext of a semi- an independent entity, a terrorist group He poses a threat to Turkey, but he enjoys it support From an ally of Ankara, the United States. Turkey has also I signed a deal with United State for pulling out of YPG / PKK from nobody area Close to the border but the commitment is yet to be met. A similar commitment was made by Russia but the terrorist group Still remains occupation force on on the immediate border with Turkey.
talks this week in Turkey’s demands from the Assad regime to ensure Syria’s territorial integrity and joint cooperation against Terrorist groups are intertwined issue for Ankara. Turkey also Hopes to secure a concrete solution from the talks to be held on a higher level in near future if they succeed, on the issue of The political process will be inclusive of Syrian opposition. In the end, Turkey may secure what Ankara calls a “dignified” return. of Syrian refugees to their homeland.
Humanitarian aid
Turkey has drawn praise from international community for Its aid to Syrian refugees, from temporary housing in Haditha camps in the first years of Civil war basic satisfaction work for families who took Shelter in 81 provinces of Country. Turkey also Strives to increase education rate of young Syrians who face the risk of Being a ‘lost generation’ without proper education and job opportunities.
more than half million refugees children They are enrolled in schools with Help schemes for refugee families. for along way with Addressing needs of The refugees you host, Turkey is active in Syria north Help her army break free from terrorist groups. in areas where there are internally displaced persons took Shelter and Turkish NGOs (NGOs) f governmentSponsored projects build basic homes for Syrians. In towns liberated from ISIS and YPG/PKK, Turkish aid contributes to rebuilding infrastructure and improving lives of Those who They return to their hometown they fled years ago.
Earthquakes on February 6, which were equally devastating for Turkey and Syria, added to woe of Syrians suffer the repercussions of long conflict. A border crossing between Turkey and Syria has been used for delivery of UN aid to Syria was open while Ankara called for opening of two more border crossings for Faster delivery of PostEarthquake help for thousands.
