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An examination of the Turkish offensive against Syrian Kurds
We explore the possible ramifications of this conflict as it enters its third day.
Casualties are increasing as Turkey presses on with its cross-border offensive on Kurdish-held areas of northern Syria. As the military operations enter their third day, we get the latest developments on the fighting.
We also hear from people fleeing the region and examine the possible wider ramifications of this conflict. As well as investigating how international media are reporting on the events.
(Photo: Residents flee their home town of Ras al-Ain. Credit: EPA)
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Fri 11 Oct 201915:06GMT
BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview, Online, News Internet & Europe and the Middle East only
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- Fri 11 Oct 201915:06GMTBBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean, UK DAB/Freeview, Online, News Internet & Europe and the Middle East only




