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Offensives By Turkey And Syrian Army Resulting In Multiple Reports Of Civilian Casualties

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According to a report by CNN, two major offensives in northern Syria threaten to derail alliances and provide ISIS and other extremist groups with fresh opportunities. On January 20th, Turkey launched Operation Olive Branch with the goal of eradicating the Kurdish militia in the Afrin region. While in neighboring Idlib, the Syrian army, backed by Russian air-support, is making advancing from the south. The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Syria claims that "the scale and ferocity of attacks has increased dramatically, resulting in multiple reports of civilian casualties," and three hospitals being hit. The commission is also investigating reports that weaponized chlorine was used in the town of Saraqib

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