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Syria asks Turkey for defense support after sectarian clashes, Turkish officials say

Syria asks Turkey for defense support after sectarian clashes, Turkish officials say

Toronto Star5 days ago
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Syria's interim government has requested Turkey's support to strengthen its defense capabilities, Turkish officials said, following sectarian violence over the past two weeks that increased tensions in Syria and drew Israeli intervention.
The defense ministry officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity according to procedures, said Wednesday that Syria has also sought assistance to combat 'terrorist organizations,' including the Islamic State group.
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