Turkish Syria offensive to not stop until threats removed: PM

Turkey will press on with its offensive in northern Syria until all threats are removed and the nation's national security is guaranteed, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Wednesday.

>>Reuters
Published : 31 August 2016, 01:11 PM
Updated : 31 August 2016, 01:11 PM

Turkey launched an incursion into Syria a week ago, saying it aimed to drive away Islamic State and prevent Kurdish militias seizing more territory near the Turkish border. Clashes with Kurdish-aligned militias that have US backing have raised tensions with NATO ally Washington.