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Turkish Kurds Suspicious of Syrian 'Safe Zone' Idea

Syria 'Safe Zone' idea suspicions, Calais migrant crisis, President Buhari in Cameroon.

The BBC's Mark Lowen speaks to Selahattin Demirtas, leader of Turkey's Kurdish-majority party, and says that he is suspicious of Turkish government intentions to create a 'safe zone' in Syria. Lorry drivers once again have been affected by the migrant crisis in France's northern port town of Calais, as transport companies say they are losing millions caused by delays. We talk to one of the drivers.

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari is in Cameroon today to talk about the threat from Boko Haram and ways for different countries in the region to co-operate in the fight against the group.

(Photo: Turkish soldiers have been patrolling parts of Kurd-dominated areas in the south-east after recent attacks. Credit: AFP)

55 minutes

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Wed 29 Jul 201505:05GMT

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  • Wed 29 Jul 201505:05GMT