Syrian foreign minister says European Union wants to “plant strife”, and calls for easing of tensions with Turkey.
Turkey reacts to Assad’s speech
Turkish officials have been cautious in their reactions to developments in neighbouring Syria.
22 Jun 2011
Turkey is deeply affected by Syria’s crisis, with more than 10,000 refugees having fled across the border.
But Turkish officials have been cautious in their reactions to the ongoing crackdown by President Bashar al-Assad and his reform pledges.
Al Jazeera’s Anita McNaught reports from Boynuyogun refugee camp, on the Turkey-Syria border.
Source: Al Jazeera
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