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Syrian refugees in Turkey start to return to Afrin

23 March 2018 14:05 (UTC+04:00)
Syrian refugees in Turkey start to return to Afrin

By Trend:

The Syrians, who had to leave Afrin and move to Turkey, have started to return to their homes, said Hulusi Akar, head of the General Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces, the General Staff said in a message March 23.

As part of the Operation Olive Branch in Syria, the Turkish Armed Forces paid special attention to ensure that civilians are not injured and historical values are not damaged, according to the message.

Turkey’s Armed Forces and the Free Syrian Army liberated Afrin city from PYD/YPG terrorists March 18.

On Jan. 20, the Turkish Armed Forces, together with the Free Syrian Army, launched the Operation Olive Branch in Afrin, Syria.

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