
Key Talks Underway Over Fate of Syrian Rebel Stronghold
The presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey are meeting in Tehran to discuss Idlib – the last remaining rebel stronghold in Syria.
The presidents of Russia, Iran and Turkey are meeting in Tehran to discuss Idlib – the last remaining rebel stronghold in Syria. It’s thought Russian and Iranian-backed Syrian government forces are preparing to launch an all-out assault. We’ll get a regional overview and hear what the current humanitarian situation is like on the ground.
Also in the programme: has Sweden succeeded in integrating immigrants? And we hear why Kosovo and Serbia are discussing a controversial land swap.
Picture: Syrian protestors demonstrate against the regime and its ally Russia in the rebel-held city of Idlib. Credit: AFP.
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