After years of dithering, the EU is finally contemplating establishing a no-fly zone in Idlib and reversing the massive refugee flows that have swept its borders in Greece
With tens of thousands of refugees crossing over or waiting for an opportunity to step into Europe via the Turkish-Greek border, the European Union finally woke up to the harsh reality of Syrian war and its far-reaching consequences, calling for an emergency meeting on March 1 to address the refugee situation.
Blok said the closure of the airspace over Idlib must "be monitored internationally, and if an airstrike should then occur in Idlib, we will at least know who is responsible”. She also lashed out at Russia for supporting Assad, voicing scepticism about Moscow’s commitment to the 2018 Sochi agreement with Ankara, which was meant to de-escalate tensions in Idlib. Russia however, failed to respect the agreement as the Assad regime continued with its onslaught on Idlib, triggering yet another refugee crisis, which has now reached the gates of Europe.
Since December 2019, the Russian-backed Assad regime has intensified its land and aerial onslaught on Idlib, the last stronghold of the opposition. The relentless attacks on the civilian population haveThe conflict took a sharp turn in late February when the regime carried out airstrikes against Turkish troops who were stationed in Idlib, killing at least 35 Turkish soldiers.
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