State Department: καλούμε την Τουρκία να επιδείξει αυτοσυγκράτηση στη Συρία

Η Heather Nauert, Department Spokesperson του State Department σε δήλωση της σχετικά με τις επιθέσεις του τουρκικού στρατού στην επαρχία του Αφρίν, στη βόρεια Συρία, στο πλαίσιο της επιχείρησης της Άγκυρας εναντίον των Κούρδων της Συρίας, ανέφερε:

As expressed by Secretary Tillerson in calls to his Turkish and Russian counterparts yesterday, the United States is very concerned about the situation in northwest Syria, especially the plight of innocent civilians who are now faced with an escalation in fighting. We continue to be supportive of addressing the legitimate security concerns of Turkey as a NATO Ally and critical partner in the effort to defeat ISIS. However, we urge Turkey to exercise restraint and ensure that its military operations remain limited in scope and duration and scrupulous to avoid civilian casualties. We call on all parties to remain focused on the central goal of defeating ISIS. Now is the time for great nations to work together to secure a peaceful stability for the people of Syria.