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Turkey Closes Border Crossings with Syria Following Violent Unrest

The move comes after attacks on Syrian refugees in Turkey and retaliatory protests in Syria.

Overview

  • Turkish authorities detained 474 individuals involved in anti-Syrian attacks.
  • Violence in Turkey was triggered by social media reports of a Syrian man abusing a child.
  • Protests erupted in northwest Syria, leading to clashes with Turkish troops.
  • At least four people were killed in the Syrian city of Afrin during the unrest.
  • Turkish President Erdogan condemned the violence and blamed opposition parties for inciting xenophobia.