Added on 06/10/2012
Editor, MEP
Ankara , Syria , Turkey , Turkish Parliament , Videos
Turks Fret Over Possible Syria Action
Tensions with have been growing since Wednesday, when five Turks were killed by a mortar fired from Syria.
The Turkish parliament responded by backing military action against its neighbour, should it become necessary. But many Turks think this is a bad idea.
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Phillips reports from Ankara.
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