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Category Archives: Turkey-Afghanistan Relations

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Global Community Calls for Urgent Taliban Cease-fire 

19th July, 2021 · admin

Ayaz Gul VOA News July 19, 2021 ISLAMABAD – Foreign diplomatic missions in Afghanistan called for the Taliban on Monday to urgently cease their military offensive, saying it runs counter to claims the insurgent group wants a negotiated settlement to the war. The collective call comes a day after the Taliban and senior envoys representing

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Posted in Peace Talks, Security, Taliban, Turkey-Afghanistan Relations |
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Turkey’s Erdogan Urges Taliban To End ‘Occupation’ In Afghanistan

19th July, 2021 · admin

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty July 19, 2021 Turkish Recep President Tayyip Erdogan on July 19 called on the Taliban to “end the occupation” of Afghanistan and said Turkey will talk to the militants over their refusal to let Ankara run Kabul airport after the U.S. troops complete their pullout from Afghanistan. Turkey has offered to

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Posted in Security, Taliban, Turkey-Afghanistan Relations |
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Taliban Threaten Turkish Troops with ‘Jihad’ if They Stay in Afghanistan

13th July, 2021 · admin

Ayaz Gul VOA News July 13, 2021 ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – The Taliban warned Tuesday that if Turkey extends its military presence in Afghanistan the Islamist group will view Turkish troops as “occupiers” and wage “jihad” against them. The warning came amid fresh battlefield moves that critics say show the Taliban are planning a military takeover

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Posted in Security, Taliban, Turkey-Afghanistan Relations, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Kabul Airport |
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Turkey, US agree on scope of Kabul airport security: Erdogan

11th July, 2021 · admin

1TV: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Turkey and the US agreed on the “scope” of how to secure Kabul airport under the control of Turkish forces after US troops withdraw from Afghanistan. Erdogan said the issue was discussed between Turkish and US defence chiefs on Thursday. Click here to read more (external

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Posted in Security, Taliban, Turkey-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Kabul Airport |
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A New Wave Of Afghan Refugees Finds Shelter In Turkey

7th July, 2021 · admin

Nilly Kohzad Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty July 7, 2021 ISTANBUL — Fleeing poverty and war in their home country, Afghan refugees are turning to Turkey, one of the few nations hosting Afghans by the thousands. Over the past several years, Turkey has become a critical refugee hotspot for Afghans alongside its still-expanding Syrian and Iraqi refugee

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Posted in Economic News, Refugees and Migrants, Security, Taliban, Turkey-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Asylum |
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Afghan President Begins U.S. Visit Amid Growing Concerns Over Post-Withdrawal Security

24th June, 2021 · admin

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty June 24, 2021 Afghan President Ashraf Ghani begins a visit to Washington even as Taliban militants advance steadily across the country, prompting fears that government forces will be swiftly overrun once the U.S.-led international forces complete their withdrawal by September 11 at the latest. U.S. President Joe Biden is scheduled to

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Posted in Security, Taliban, Turkey-Afghanistan Relations, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Ashraf Ghani, Dr. Abdullah, Kabul Airport |
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Turkey Pushes for Role in Afghanistan After US Pullout

21st June, 2021 · admin

Dorian Jones VOA News June 21, 2021 ISTANBUL – Turkey is seeking to play a vital role in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US forces by offering to provide security to Kabul’s international airport. But Ankara faces formidable obstacles. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says the operation and security of Afghanistan’s Kabul airport are vital

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Posted in Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations, Security, Taliban, Turkey-Afghanistan Relations, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Kabul Airport, Pakistan takeover of Afghanistan via Taliban, Taliban - Pakistani asset |
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Abdullah says Turkey’s presence at Kabul airport ‘important’

20th June, 2021 · admin

1TV: Head of Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation, Abdullah Abdullah, has emphasized on the importance of Turkey’s presence at Kabul airport after foreign troops withdraw from the country. “It was raised also with the government of Pakistan, which had shown its consent with that issue. But meanwhile, the details of it has not been

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Posted in Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations, Security, Taliban, Turkey-Afghanistan Relations, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Dr. Abdullah, Kabul Airport |
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Taliban Tells Turkey Continued Troop Presence in Afghanistan Is ‘Unacceptable’

18th June, 2021 · admin

Ayaz Gul VOA News June 18, 2021 ISLAMABAD – The Taliban said Friday its leaders already had conveyed to Turkey their opposition to any foreign troops remaining in Afghanistan after the U.S. and NATO forces leave the war-torn country by a September 11 deadline. The insurgent group’s statement comes a day after U.S. officials said

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Posted in NATO-Afghanistan, Security, Taliban, Turkey-Afghanistan Relations, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Kabul Airport |
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Erdogan Says Turkey Would Require U.S. Support To Protect Kabul’s Civilian Airport

15th June, 2021 · admin

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty June 15, 2021 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country would need support from the United States to protect Kabul’s international airport if it were to maintain troops in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of other NATO troops. Turkey is also seeking Pakistan and Hungary’s involvement in a new mission in

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Posted in NATO-Afghanistan, Security, Turkey-Afghanistan Relations, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Kabul Airport |
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