Federal Department of Foreign Affairs FDFA
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Syrian-Turkish border – Switzerland calls on all parties to refrain from hostilities

09.10.2019

Switzerland is following recent developments on the Syrian-Turkish border in north-eastern Syria with concern. It calls on all parties to refrain from hostilities and to respect international law, in particular international humanitarian law.

People flee bombardments in Ras al Ayn, northeastern Syria
People flee bombardments in Ras al Ayn, northeastern Syria © Keystone

Last update 19.07.2023

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