Turkey-Syria Border: Al Jazeera Exclusive on Latest Developments
Amidst Heightened Tensions
The border between the Syrian Arab Republic and the Republic of Turkey has been a constant source of conflict and tension. In recent years, the situation has escalated significantly as various armed groups have taken control of different regions along the border.
Latest Developments
In early October, Turkey launched a cross-border military operation against Kurdish-led forces in Syria. This followed the withdrawal of US troops from the region, which had been providing support to the Kurdish fighters.
The Turkish-Syrian border is now divided into separate areas of control. The Syrian Democratic Forces hold territory in northeast Syria, while Hayat Tahrir al-Sham controls other areas.
The outbreak of the Syrian civil war led to the rise of the Syrian affiliate of the PKK, known as the People's Protection Units (YPG). The YPG seized control of territory in northern Syria, creating a de facto autonomous region.
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