Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to taking all necessary measures to reduce regional tensions. On Monday, during a joint press conference in Ankara with Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović, Erdogan discussed recent developments in Syria. He said opposition forces had recaptured several localities in the northwest of the country.
Erdogan expressed that his government is closely following “the latest developments that have suddenly erupted in Syria.” He underlined the importance for Türkiye to contribute to the de-escalation of tensions in this neighboring region.
For their part, France, the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom jointly called for a de-escalation of the situation in Syria. These countries urged all parties to protect civilians and infrastructure. They recalled the urgency of finding a political solution to the Syrian conflict, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
This Quartet statement comes after the Syrian National Army launched an operation against the PKK/YPG to prevent the creation of a terrorist corridor. Tensions arose after the recapture of Aleppo by anti-regime armed groups.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used article 49.3 of the Constitution to adopt the social security budget for 2025. This choice led to the reaction of Mathilde Panot of the NFP, announcing a motion of censure.
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno announced the end of the defense agreement with France, considering it obsolete. According to him, this agreement no longer meets Chad’s current security and strategic needs.
In Belgium, the State was condemned for “crimes against humanity” concerning mixed-race children in the Congo. Five mixed-race women filed this action, denouncing a system of racial discrimination.
The Malian Armed Forces neutralized several terrorist executives in Tinzaoutène. This operation proves, according to the General Staff, the professionalism of the FAMa.
In Senegal, El Malick Ndiaye was elected president of the National Assembly with a majority of 134 votes. This former minister took over following the resignation of the government.
Finally, in Guinea, violence broke out during a football match, resulting in the death of nearly a hundred people. Local authorities are calling for calm and have promised to release additional information.
