Ankara's UN envoy says Turkey is not abandoning the observation posts in Syria's Idlib area, warning it will continue to retaliate against any attacks by the Assad regime on Turkish troops
Internally displaced Syrians from western Aleppo countryside, ride on a vehicle with belongings in Hazano near Idlib, Syria, February 11, 2020.
"We will not withdraw our forces and we will not abandon our observation posts. It is the regime who should withdraw from its current positions until the end of this month," said Sinirlioglu. He also said Syrians feel abandoned by the world and are awaiting the international community's help in Idlib.
One diplomat said that during the meeting, Russia had angrily criticised Western nations for not understanding its position. "The council is completely paralysed," the diplomat said.The UN envoy to Syria said earlier the country was on the brink of worsening violence after an exchange of fierce threats between key players Turkey and Russia.
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