At least 47 killed in clashes between Daesh, Syrian rebels

Smoke billowing on the outskirts of Marea in northern Syria.

Beirut - The area falls within a "safe zone" Turkey said last month it would set up in northern Syria to help keep Daesh at bay.

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By Reuters

Published: Sat 5 Sep 2015, 4:19 PM

Last updated: Sat 5 Sep 2015, 6:24 PM

At least 47 fighters were killed in clashes between Daesh and Syrian rebels, a monitor said on Saturday, in an area where the United States and Turkey are planning to open a new front against Daesh militants.
The renewed fighting raged on Friday around the rebel-held town of Marea, 20 km (12 miles) from the Turkish border, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
The area falls within a "safe zone" Turkey said last month it would set up in northern Syria to help keep Daesh at bay.
Daesh said late on Friday it had waged a fresh assault on Marea, killing "dozens" of Syrian rebels fighting against it.
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The group last week encircled Marea, taking several villages around the town, in a blow to rebels who are likely partners for Ankara and Washington in any ground campaign.
A loss of Marea would make it harder for Turkey and the United States to open a new front against Daesh.

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Reuters

Published: Sat 5 Sep 2015, 4:19 PM

Last updated: Sat 5 Sep 2015, 6:24 PM

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