Syrians move north near Turkish border to escape air strikes

Activists say the air strikes are part of a strategy to depopulate a territory and secure strategically important roads.

Syrian government forces, backed by Russia, have bombed several rebel-controlled areas in the northwest.

Activists in the town of Khan Sheikhoun are reporting the use of white phosphorus, an internationally banned weapon.

Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports.