Turkey's former PM, now President Erdogan and President Assad were close allies before the Syrian unrest sparked. But Ankara was quick to turn its back on Damascus. Turkey has reportedly been arming and providing refuge to some Syrian rebel forces since 2011. With more on the Turkish involvement in the Syrian conflict is activist and journalist Sukant Chandan.

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