The Turkish Ministry of National Defense (MoD) stated that the potential relocation of the Suleyman Shah Tomb to its original site in Karakozak, northern Syria, remains under consideration as the security situation evolves.
Officials emphasized ongoing operations led by the Syrian National Army (SNA) to clear the area of terrorist threats.
Ministry sources indicated that discussions about moving the historic tomb back to its original location depend on progress in securing the region.
"The SNA's efforts to advance and clear the area of terrorist activity are ongoing," officials said.
They added, "We are closely monitoring developments. This matter will be assessed if conditions on the ground are deemed appropriate."
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The old Suleyman Shah tomb in Karakozak village, Syria, March 8, 2010. (AA Photo)
Counterterrorism measures against PKK/YPG
The ministry also addressed reports suggesting a continued threat from the Daesh terrorist group in eastern Syria, accusing some groups of creating a false narrative to shield PKK/YPG's activity in the region.
"We have repeatedly conveyed to our counterparts that one terrorist organization cannot be used to eliminate another," the ministry noted.
Turkish forces remain committed to preventing the PKK/YPG and other terrorist groups from exploiting the situation to gain ground in Syria.
Türkiye monitors conditions for relocating Suleyman Shah’s tomb to original site
ALEPPO, SYRIA - DECEMBER 7: Search efforts are still underway by the Syrian National Army (SNA) in Manbij, which was saved from PKK/YPG terrorists, in Aleppo, Syria on December 7, 2024. As part of the Operation Dawn of Freedom, the SNA continued its efforts in the region, detecting and destroying mines and booby traps, according to local sources. ( Hüseyin Nasir - Anadolu Agency )
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TEL RIFAAT, SYRIA - DECEMBER 01: Soldiers of Syrian National Army (SNA) is continuing its advance in the Tel Rifaat district as part of its Operation Dawn of Freedom, aimed at blocking the PKK/YPG's terrorist corridor between Tel Rifaat and Manbij in the evening, Tel Rifaat, Syria, December 01, 2024. (AA Photo)
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Soldiers of Syrian National Army (SNA) takes control during the Operation Dawn of Freedom at the PKK/YPG (PKK listed as a terrorist organization by Turkiye, the U.S. and the EU and YPG which Turkiye consider as the extension of PKK in Syria) terror corridor between Tel Rifat and Manbij in Syria on December 8, 2024. (AA Photo)
Syrian National Army captures Manbij from PKK/YPG terrorist group
The Syrian National Army (SNA) continues its advance in the Tel Rifat district as part of Operation Dawn of Freedom, launched to prevent the PKK/YPG (PKK listed as a terrorist organization by Turkiye, the U.S. and the EU and YPG which Turkiye consider as the extension of PKK in Syria) terror corridor between Tel Rifat and Manbij, in Syria on December 01, 2024. (AA Photo)
Manbij fully secured by Syrian National Army
On the topic of Manbij, which was recently cleared of PKK/YPG terrorists, the ministry praised the SNA's success.
"The SNA has taken full control of Manbij and eliminated terrorist activity in the area," officials said.
The development supports Syria's territorial integrity, political unity, and the reduction of terror threats along Türkiye's borders.
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