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Montefiore says Turkey has occupied northern Syria since 2016
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True History of the Middle East with Simon Sebag Montefiore
What was said
"In 2016, um, the Turks occupied a large strip of northern Syria, which they still occupy, and he is now the preeminent power. Erdogan is now the pre-minent power in Syria."
Montefiore says Turkey’s 2016 military move into northern Syria has resulted in an ongoing Turkish-held zone and has left Ankara as a decisive outside actor in Syria’s current balance of power. He also describes Turkey as increasingly active beyond Syria, citing involvement in Libya and Somalia.
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- True History of the Middle East with Simon Sebag Montefiore
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