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Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek

Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek, on Turkey's recent military operation in the northern Syria enclave of Afrin.

The Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek, talks about Turkey's recent military operation in the north western Syria enclave of Afrin. How long will the operation last and does it risk increasing tensions with the United States who are helping Kurdish fighters in Syria?

(Photo: Mehmet Simsek on Hardtalk)

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