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February 19, 2018

Syrian Gov't to Enter Afrin to Help U.S.-Backed Syrian Kurds Repel Turkish Offensive
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In Syria, the U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces and the Syrian
government have reached a deal for pro-government forces to enter Afrin
to combat a month-long Turkish military offensive against the northwest
Syrian city. Meanwhile, across the border, the Turkish government has
arrested nearly 800 people for criticizing its military offensive in
Afrin. And on Friday, a Turkish court sentenced six journalists to life
in prison on charges of participating in the 2016 failed military coup.
All six journalists deny any participation in the attempted coup.


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