Kurds brace for dramatic escalation of Turkish invasion that could be bloodier than Aleppo, Raqqa or Eastern Ghouta
U.S. · WORLD
March 7, 20187 min read1382 words
Published: March 7, 2018  |  7 min read1382 words
In a field beside an abandoned railway station close to the Turkish border in northern Syria, Kurdish fighters are retraining to withstand Turkish air strikes. “We acted like a regular army when we were fighting Daesh [Isis] with US air support,” says Rojvan, a veteran Kurdish co...
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March 7, 2018
The author, Patrick, seems to have extreme knowledge in this ongoing battle, it's history, and how it's progressed. With quotes, data, and some photos from reputable institutions, Patrick, contextualizes this topic but with some heavier wording (unless already familiar with this topic).
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March 7, 2018
Patrick Cockburn provides coverage of the ongoing and developing conflict in Afrin/Northern Syria. A reminder of the many ongoing tragedies involving many actors - both domestic and international - afflicting the Civilians in Syria.
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March 16, 2018
Very informative with clear background and content. Good source citing with maps. Matches various radio reports I have heard regarding this.
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