Syria trying to stop refugee escape
Syria is trying to stop additional refugees from crossing the border into Turkey to escape the fighting. Qurabi said troops and gunmen loyal to Assad had blocked roads leading to the Turkish frontier in the rich arable region of Jisr al-Shughour, leaving thousands stranded.So when do the 'reforms' start, Hillary?
"The Syrian army has spread around the border area to prevent frightened residents from fleeing across the border to Turkey," he told Reuters.
People trying to help had come under attack around the small town of Bdama near the Turkish border which Syrian troops and gunmen loyal to Assad stormed on Saturday, burning houses and arresting dozens, witnesses said.
"Militiamen close to the regime are attacking people in Bdama and the surrounding areas who are trying to deliver relief and food to thousands of refugees stuck along the border and trying to flee," said Qurabi.
Qurabi's comments could not be independently confirmed, but a local resident backed up his account.
Labels: Bashar al-Assad, Syrian refugees, Syrian uprising, Turkey
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