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Syrian Forces Advance on Rebels Despite Warnings from Turkey

Dorian Jones

   ISTANBUL - The Syrian army is advancing on Idlib, the last rebel
   enclave, in the face of renewed Turkish military threats. But with the
   looming danger of confrontation, Ankara is facing increasing
   international and domestic pressure to change its stance towards
   Damascus.

   With the capture of the rebel town of Saraqeb, Damascus forces are
   tightening their grip on Idlib. The town fell after heavy fighting and
   Ankara's warnings to Damascus to end its military offensive.

   Turkish forces have four military observation posts around Saraqeb. The
   posts are part of a 2018 agreement struck between Ankara and Moscow to
   create a de-escalation zone in Idlib to prevent clashes between rebel
   and government forces.
   

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