Sunday, February 25, 2018

Turkey Claims U.N. Syrian Ceasefire Resolution Does Not Apply To Them And Their Military Offensive In Afrin

Last month Turkey launched a military operation against a Kurdish militia it deems a terror organisation in the western enclave of Afrin in northern Syria

Hurriyet Daily News: Turkey welcomes UN call for Syria truce, says Afrin operation will continue

Turkey welcomed on Feb. 25 a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding a 30-day truce across Syria to allow aid access and medical evacuation, while adding that the cease-fire would not affect the ongoing “Operation Olive Branch” in Syria’s Afrin district.

“We welcome the resolution adopted by the U.N. Security Council today in response to the worsening humanitarian situation all across Syria, in particular in Eastern Ghouta, that demands the cessation of hostilities without delay,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said.

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WNU Editor: Why am I not surprised that Turkey is making this claim.

More News On Turkey Claiming that Yesterday's U.N. Syrian Ceasefire Resolution Does Not Apply To Them

Turkey says UN Syria ceasefire won't affect Afrin offensive -- AFP
Turkey says U.N. resolution on Syria ceasefire won't impact Afrin offensive -- Reuters
UN cease-fire in Syria not to affect Turkey's Afrin op. -- Anadolu Agency
UNSC Resolution on Syria Doesn't Apply to Turkish Operation in Afrin - Ankara -- Sputnik

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