Turkish-Kurdish Tensions Flare Amid Border Protests and Flag Burning

Turkey is investigating flag-burning incidents at its border with Syria, where pro-Kurdish groups protested amid clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led forces. Turkey views the Kurdish-led SDF as a terrorist group and insists on their integration into Syria's state apparatus. Investigations are underway.

The Turkish government initiated an inquiry on Tuesday into the burning of its national flag by pro-Kurdish protesters at the Syrian border. These demonstrations coincided with clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish-led troops, escalating tensions in the region.

After significant territorial gains, Syrian forces pushed further into Kurdish-controlled northeast areas. Turkey, a major ally of Syria's government, regards the Kurdish-led SDF as terrorists and is pressing for their integration into Syrian state structures under a 2025 treaty.

Amid border tensions, Turkish law enforcement utilized water cannons and pepper spray to disperse protesters. Investigations are ongoing, with Turkish officials committed to a strong response, framing these acts as attempts to destabilize Turkey's commitment to peace.

(With inputs from agencies.)