Breaking News, 11th of September, 2018

Turkish President Recep Erdogan said that the offensive operation of the Syrian troops on the Syrian province of Idlib could lead to severe humanitarian consequences for Turkey and Europe. According to Erdogan — Russia and Iran should contribute to the prevention of the humanitarian catastrophe in Idlib, and the international community should «use their weight to achieve a political settlement.» Yesterday, the Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar called for an immediate stop of the air and ground operations in Idlib, and the restoration of the ceasefire.

The administration of Donald Trump wants to impose new sanctions against China, due to the situation with the Uyghur minority, The New York Times reports. This will be the first time when economic restrictions are imposed on Beijing on the basis of alleged human rights violations. According to the publication — Washington intends to limit the sale of technologies used for surveillance, which the Chinese authorities use to monitor the Muslim population of the country.

The number of victims of the suicide bomber attack during a protest rally in the east of Afghanistan has increased to 32 people, 128 people were injured, RIA NEWS reports while citing Pazhvak agency. On Tuesday, a suicide bomber used an explosive device during a protest in one of the districts of Nangarhar province in the east of the country. The protesters demanded the resignation of the chief of the local police. According to the 1TV channel: at the moment — none of the radical groups took the responsibility for the explosion.

Reporters of ANNA NEWS report from Syria. Two-sided shelling between the Syrian army and the radical opposition in the southern part of Idlib province continues. The government forces attack the fortifications of the jihadists around the city of Serakib, currently controlled by the «Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham.» Despite the fact that these territories are part of the northern zone of de-escalation — the provocative attacks of Islamists forced the regiments of the Syrian army to begin counter attacks.

Turkey is enhancing their military presence on the border with Syria in connection with the military operations in the province of Idlib. Tanks and special forces are being relocated to the border. Thus, Ankara is preparing for a possible influx of refugees from the region. In addition, the strengthening of the border, according to the Turkish authorities, will help to restrain the forces of Syrian President Bashar Assad and his allies. «Russian air and ground forces will not attack if the Turkish soldiers are present» — said the press secretary of the Turkish president, Ibrahim Kalin. He added that Ankara will continue its presence in Syria, and it will not allow any risks for its own territory.

Day Az reported that Baku has strong and reliable friends and allies. Among them are Russia and the United States. But Azerbaijan has special relations with Turkey. The Turkish publication Sözcü reports about Turkish intention of building a military base in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic of Azerbaijan. The matter of the Turkish base in Nakhchivan became relevant after the election of the new prime minister in Armenia, and the following redeployment of Azerbaijani troops in the Nakhchivan section of the border with the goal of preventing possible provocations from the Armenian side. Armenia spoke about the preparation of an «assault» from Nakhchivan. Day Az declares that no statements have been made about the possibility of the opening of a military base neither from the Azerbaijani nor the Turkish side.

Constantine Reztsov, specially for ANNA NEWS.