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January 2021 - Turkey Special Weapons News
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- Russia, Turkey set up joint peacekeeping center in Nagorno-Karabakh Press TV 30 Jan 2021 -- Russia and Turkey have opened a joint center to monitor a ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, under a truce that ended six weeks of fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia over the disputed south Caucasus territory.
- Turkish-Russian Center Begins Monitoring Nagorno-Karabakh Truce RFE/RL 30 Jan 2021 -- A joint Turkish and Russian observation center to monitor a cease-fire between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the Nagorno-Karabakh region started operations after an opening ceremony with senior defense officials in attendance on January 30.
- Turkish Opposition Challenge Erdogan Over Uighur Silence VOA 28 Jan 2021 -- The fate of tens of thousands of Uighur refugees in Turkey faced with possible deportation to China is threatening to become an embarrassing political debacle for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has long positioned himself as an avowed defender of Muslim rights globally.
- Iran, Russia, Turkey reaffirm commitment to Syria sovereignty, territorial integrity Press TV 28 Jan 2021 -- Iran, Russia, and Turkey that act as the guarantors of an all-Syria ceasefire have issued a joint statement in support of the resolution of the Arab country's conflict on the sidelines of a gathering aimed at devising a new constitution for the war-weary nation.
- Turkey begins ratification process of extradition bill with China, judicial ties mutually beneficial: Turkish envoy Global Times 27 Jan 2021 -- The extradition bill between Turkey and China aims to increase cooperationin in criminal justice within the rule of law and the "result-oriented judicial coopration" in judicial matters will be beneficial for both countrties, Turkish Ambassador to China told the Global Times in an exclusive interivew.
- Broadcasters Under Pressure To Be on Same Wavelength as Turkey's Ruling Party VOA 26 Jan 2021 -- Olay TV began broadcasting late last year with ambitions to become a mainstream national news channel in Turkey's polarized media environment. But the channel lasted just 26 days before closing under what its editor said was government pressure.
- Turkey to receive 6.5 mln Chinese vaccines on Monday: Turkish minister Global Times 25 Jan 2021 -- Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced on Sunday that 6.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines would arrive in Turkey from China on Monday.
- Turkey to receive 6.5 mln more doses of COVID-19 vaccines from China; Israel bans int'l flights to prevent arrival of new coronavirus variant People's Daily 25 Jan 2021 -- Turkey announced on Sunday that 6.5 million more doses of COVID-19 vaccines would arrive in Turkey from China. Meanwhile, the Israeli cabinet approved a ban on international flights in a bid to prevent the arrival of new COVID-19 variants.
- Greece, Turkey Resume Talks on Maritime Disputes in Mediterranean Under Pressure from EU and NATO VOA 25 Jan 2021 -- Greece and Turkey opened their first direct talks in nearly five years in Istanbul Monday to discuss long-standing maritime disputes in the eastern Mediterranean.
- Turkey, Greece hold first round of exploratory talks since 2016 Press TV 25 Jan 2021 -- Greece and Turkey have started a new round of exploratory talks in the Turkish city of Istanbul to settle a long-running dispute over energy exploration and territorial rights in the eastern Mediterranean.
- NATO Secretary General discusses security issues with Turkish Foreign Minister NATO 22 Jan 2021 -- Today (22 January 2021), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu at NATO Headquarters. They discussed a range of issues, including the situation in the Eastern Mediterranean, Afghanistan and Libya.
- Turkey-based Relatives of Uyghur Detainees Pause Protests After Chinese Consulate Accepts Demands Radio Free Asia 21 Jan 2021 -- A group of Turkey-based Uyghurs have suspended daily protests in front of China's consulate in Istanbul after consular officials agreed to accept documentation of their family members held in internment camps in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) at the behest of the mayor, group members said.
- New Law Threatens Future of Turkish NGOs VOA 20 Jan 2021 -- Nearly 680 non-governmental organizations in Turkey have condemned a new law aimed at increasing oversight of them, with critics saying it threatens to silence one of the country's last independent and critical voices.
- Turkish doctors hail Chinese vaccine drive as hope against COVID-19 People's Daily 19 Jan 2021 -- Turkish doctors hailed the launch of the Chinese COVID-19 vaccine drive, saying that with this immunization process, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel to end the global pandemic.
- Over 675,000 health workers get COVID-19 jab in Turkey in 3 days Global Times 17 Jan 2021 -- More than 675,000 health workers in Turkey have received COVID-19 vaccine developed by China's Sinovac during the first three days of the country's vaccination program, Turkish Health Ministry's data showed on Saturday.
- Obscure Islamist Group Targets Turkish Military in Northwest Syria VOA 17 Jan 2021 -- A small Islamist militant group has claimed responsibility for an attack on Turkish forces in the northwestern Syrian province of Idlib.
- Over 600,000 have received Sinovac shots in Turkey's vaccination program People's Daily 16 Jan 2021 -- More than 600,000 health workers in Turkey have received their first doses of COVID-19 shots developed by China's Sinovac during the first two days of the country's vaccination program, Turkish Health Ministry's data showed on Friday.
- Turkey to continue talks with Russia on 2nd batch of S-400 air defense systems: Erdogan Press TV 16 Jan 2021 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara will continue talks with Moscow for the procurement of the second batch of advanced Russian-made S-400 air defense systems, and both sides would discuss details at the end of the current month.
- Turkish president gets COVID-19 vaccine People's Daily 15 Jan 2021 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday received his first dose of vaccine as the country has started mass vaccination against COVID-19.
- Turkey begins mass COVID-19 vaccination with Sinovac's jabs People's Daily 15 Jan 2021 -- Turkey launched Thursday the mass vaccination program against COVID-19 with the vaccines developed by China's Sinovac company.
- Chinese COVID-19 vaccine draws positive response in Turkey People's Daily 16 Jan 2021 -- China's CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine has drawn a positive response in Turkey, as the country begins a mass vaccination campaign.
- Erdogan: Turkey Will Not Ask US for Permission to Receive New S-400s From Russia Sputnik 15 Jan 2021 -- Last month, the US sanctioned Turkey over its purchase of Russia's S-400 missile defence systems, a move that was harshly criticised by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- Turkish health minister gets jab of Chinese vaccine ahead of national rollout People's Daily 14 Jan 2021 -- Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca on Wednesday received the Chinese COVID-19 Sinovac vaccine along with Turkey's advisory science council members, one day before the nationwide vaccination begins.
- Turkey says no going back on S-400 deal with Russia Press TV 14 Jan 2021 -- Turkey says it will not turn back on a deal to purchase advanced S-400 air defense missile system from Russia despite opposition from the United States.
- Turkey to start COVID-19 vaccination before weekend People's Daily 12 Jan 2021 -- Turkey will start COVID-19 vaccination for its citizens as of Thursday or Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.
- 'No Risks So Far': Turkey Ready to Buy Another Batch of Russia's S-400s, Defence Official Says Sputnik 11 Jan 2021 -- In December, the US sanctioned Turkey over its acquisition of Russian S-400 missile defence systems, a move that was harshly criticised by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- Azerbaijan's Defence Ministry Dismisses Reports of Letting Turkey Open Air Bases in Three Locations Sputnik 08 Jan 2021 -- Turkey voiced its strong support to Azerbaijan during the latest escalation of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh last year. However, Baku insisted that it had no combat assistance from Ankara or any other foreign country as it was ready to protect its interests on its own.
- Turkey's president says US unrest 'disgrace for democracy,' hopes for peace in Biden era Press TV 08 Jan 2021 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the assault on the US Capitol by President Donald Trump's supporters was a "disgrace" that "shocked humankind," expressing hope for a peaceful transition of power on January 20.
- Turkey indicts senior Kurdish leader, rebuffs EU demands Press TV 07 Jan 2021 -- A Turkish court has accepted an indictment against the co-head of the country's pro-Kurdish opposition party, rejecting demands by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) for his release.
- Turkish forces, militants target villages in Syria's Raqqah with artillery shells Press TV 07 Jan 2021 -- Turkish military forces and allied militants have launched barrages of artillery shells at residential neighborhoods in the northern sector of Syria's province of Raqqah.
- Analysts: Extradition Treaty Between Turkey, China Endangers Uighur Refugees VOA 07 Jan 2021 -- Since the 1950s, thousands of Uighurs fleeing persecution in China have found sanctuary in Turkey, where they share a common linguistic, cultural and religious heritage with the Turks. Some experts say the Uighur community there could be in jeopardy, though, after a recent agreement was reached between the two countries.
- Turkish Opposition Leader Says Extradition Treaty With China Should Hinge on Xinjiang Probe Radio Free Asia 06 Jan 2021 -- Turkish opposition leader Selçuk Özdağ has called on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to withdraw an extradition treaty with China, saying ratification should not proceed until Beijing allows independent monitors to probe reports of human rights abuses in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).
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