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Erdogan Backs Syrian Opposition's Advances to Damascus

Dec 6, 2024, 11:14 AM

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed support for Syrian opposition forces as they advance in Syria, targeting key cities including Idlib, Hama, Homs, and Damascus. Erdogan stated that Turkey had previously reached out to Syrian President Bashar Assad to discuss Syria's future, but Assad did not respond positively. Erdogan emphasized that the opposition's progress should continue without incidents and reiterated Turkey's backing of their operations. These remarks highlight Turkey's active role in the Syrian conflict and its alignment with opposition forces.