On 20 January, Turkey launched an air and ground offensive against the Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in Afrin, on the Syrian/Turkish border. The action has revealed a well-defined split in the Syrian public between supporters and opponents of the operation of daily bombing by troops, tanks, artillery and war planes. Some Syrians support this action as it could provide an opportunity for them to return home; others fear Turkey’s intentions are far from noble. Hundreds have died. 400,000 Kurds are sheltering in Afrin, and no one can enter or leave the area. Many believers are sheltering in churches. See also
Turkish offensive on Afrin
Written by David Fletcher 09 Feb 2018Additional Info
- Pray: for relief for all those sheltering in buildings, and the displaced Syrians living in refugee camps. (Psalm 69:29)
- More: www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2018/01/syria-operation-olive-branch-street-divided-supporters-kurds.html
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