Civilians in Syria's Idlib fear imminent regime assault

IDLIB, SYRIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Civilians living in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, fearing a possible assault by the Assad regime and its allies, are looking to Turkey to ensure the region’s safety. Idlib residents are urging Turkey to increase the number of observation points in the area with a view to protecting civilians from an attack they believe is imminent. Speaking to Anadolu Agency on Tuesday, Idlib resident Abdurrahman -- who declined to give his last name due to security concerns -- said a major attack by the regime would likely prompt a fresh outflux of refugees. “But I think the opposition in Idlib, which refuses to come to terms with the regime, will be able to repel any such an assault,” he said.“I hope Turkey gives them adequate support in this regard,” he added. Ahmad Allush, another civilian resident of Idlib, said a major assault by the regime and its allies would prompt a number of refugees to flee to Turkey. “The situation is serious. There are people in the region who refuse to reconcile with the regime,” he said.“I hope Turkey will help Idlib become a city of peace and safety devoid of armed conflicts,” he added. Saed Saed, another local resident, said the opposition would be forced to retaliate in the event that regime forces struck Idlib. “I don't think the regime will strike the region because 1,000 fighters are waiting for them,” he said.“Still, I hope Turkey will set up new observation posts with a view to ending the bombardment of northern Hama and assist local civilian councils by entering the region as happened in Afrin and Jarabulus,” he added. Ali Hajji, who recently fled northern Hama and took sanctuary in Idlib, stressed the region’s strategic importance to Turkey. (Footage by Muhammed Abdullah/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
IDLIB, SYRIA - SEPTEMBER 04: Civilians living in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, fearing a possible assault by the Assad regime and its allies, are looking to Turkey to ensure the region’s safety. Idlib residents are urging Turkey to increase the number of observation points in the area with a view to protecting civilians from an attack they believe is imminent. Speaking to Anadolu Agency on Tuesday, Idlib resident Abdurrahman -- who declined to give his last name due to security concerns -- said a major attack by the regime would likely prompt a fresh outflux of refugees. “But I think the opposition in Idlib, which refuses to come to terms with the regime, will be able to repel any such an assault,” he said.“I hope Turkey gives them adequate support in this regard,” he added. Ahmad Allush, another civilian resident of Idlib, said a major assault by the regime and its allies would prompt a number of refugees to flee to Turkey. “The situation is serious. There are people in the region who refuse to reconcile with the regime,” he said.“I hope Turkey will help Idlib become a city of peace and safety devoid of armed conflicts,” he added. Saed Saed, another local resident, said the opposition would be forced to retaliate in the event that regime forces struck Idlib. “I don't think the regime will strike the region because 1,000 fighters are waiting for them,” he said.“Still, I hope Turkey will set up new observation posts with a view to ending the bombardment of northern Hama and assist local civilian councils by entering the region as happened in Afrin and Jarabulus,” he added. Ali Hajji, who recently fled northern Hama and took sanctuary in Idlib, stressed the region’s strategic importance to Turkey. (Footage by Muhammed Abdullah/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
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NO SALES IN AZERBAIJAN, TURKEY, MIDDLE EAST AND THE BALKANS.
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04 September, 2018
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