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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

US ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Violence on Syria-Turkey Border

Mourners attend a funeral for people killed in reported artillery fire by Syrian government forces in the opposition-held city of Al-Bab on the border with Turkey Bakr ALKASEM AFP

Washington is "deeply concerned" about a recent flare-up of violence along Syria's northern border with Turkey, a State Department spokesman said Monday.

"The United States is deeply concerned about recent attacks along Syria’s northern border and urges all parties to maintain ceasefire lines," said spokesman Ned Price, days after increased bombardments in the area reportedly killed at least 21 civilians -- including children.

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