Kurdish journalists Nazem Dastan and Jihan Bilgin were killed in northern Syria on Thursday, news agencies reported. Reuters An alleged Turkish drone strike was reported. They filmed clashes between Turkish-backed forces and a Syrian Kurdish militia, part of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), near the Tishreen Dam, about 90 kilometers east of Aleppo.
Türkiye’s pro-Kurdish Democratic Movement party condemns attacks on journalists, Reuters reported. Party co-chairman Gulistan Kilik Kosigit called it a “crime against humanity” and urged Türkiye to protect journalists and hold those responsible accountable.
Turkish officials have yet to comment on the incident.
The attack comes as Syria faces rising tensions following the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad.
Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir has been working to stabilize the country, unite Syrians and build international ties before his transitional government ends on March 1. Be prepared.
Prime Minister Bashir’s government has been working to unite rebel factions, replace the savior government in Idlib and take over Assad-era institutions, including state news agency SANA.
Internationally, the new administration is working to lift sanctions and improve relations. HTS leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani met with British, French and German diplomats and the UN special envoy for Syria.
(With information from Reuters)
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