The Independent: Russian, Turkish and US commanders meet to calm worsening Syrian 'proxy war'
Talks held in Turkey after clashes between rival groups of anti-Isis rebels
American, Russian and Turkish military commanders are attempting to deescalate a worsening “proxy war” in Syria but there are concerns orders to stop the violence may not be heeded by rival groups.
Senior generals held a surprise meeting in Antalya after weeks of battles between regime, rebel and Kurdish factions supported by their international backers to fight Isis.
There was little sign of progress after talks between General Hulusi Akar, General Joseph Dunford, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his Russian counterpart Valery Gerasimov.
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Syrian War News Updates -- March 8, 2017
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Syria's Manbij council urges aid for 130000 displaced -- Euronews
Syria’s war has created a “terrifying mental health crisis” for a generation of children -- VICE News
Searching for a light: Syrian children struggle with trauma -- Al Jazeera
The Map That Shows How Complicated Syria's Front Lines Are -- Newsy
