Erdogan signals more active Turkish role in anti-IS fight

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday signaled Turkey would take a more active role in the international coalition against Islamic State militants following the release of Turkish hostages held by the jihadists. Ankara has for months frustrated the West with its distinctly low-key role in the campaign against IS jihadists but has insisted its hands were tied by concerns over the fate of the hostages.

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