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Catalan crisis

Two prominent Catalan independence leaders were sent to prison on Monday night by Spain's National Court. They are being investigated for alleged crimes of sedition. The Spanish government has given Catalonia three days (until Thursday) to declare whether it wants to break away from Spain or not, moving closer towards imposing direct rule on the northeastern region of the country. IHA is operational in Barcelona.

US and Turkey mutually suspend visa services

Turkey has suspended visa services to US citizens. This comes as the US embassy in Ankara said Sunday that all non-immigrant visa services in its diplomatic facilities in Turkey were suspended. IHA is operational in Washington DC, Ankara and Istanbul.

Turkey backing FSA rebels in Idlib operation

Turkish President Erdogan said Ankara-backed Free Syrian Army rebels have launched a major operation in northwestern Syria against former al-Qaeda-linked terrorists. The push comes as Turkey, along with Russia and Iran, prepare to set up a "de-escalation" zone in Idlib province, in line with deals made during talks in Astana. IHA is operational at Turkey-Syria border, Hatay/Reyhanli.

European Council Summit in Brussels

The ministers will prepare for the upcoming European Council meeting on 19-20 October 2017 in Brussels. Ministers will have an exchange of views on the letter of intent from the European Commission which includes a draft Commission work programme. IHA is operational in Brussels.