Turkey Working on Militants' Withdrawal From Eastern Aleppo - Prime Minister

© REUTERS / Khalil AshawiA rebel fighter stands near a Turkish tank as it fires towards Guzhe village, northern Aleppo countryside, Syria October 17, 2016
A rebel fighter stands near a Turkish tank as it fires towards Guzhe village, northern Aleppo countryside, Syria October 17, 2016 - Sputnik International
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Turkey is working on the issue of withdrawal of militants from the east of the Syrian city of Aleppo, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim told Sputnik.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Over recent months, Aleppo became major battleground in Syria, engaging government forces, terrorists and numerous opposition groups. Eastern Aleppo is currently encircled by government troops, and the fighting has affected thousands of civilians still trapped in the city.

Previous internationally mediated ceasefires have collapsed as militants continued attacks and opposition failed to expel al-Nusra Front, which is now known as Jabhat Fatah al Sham, from the city.

“Turkey is working on this issue right now. From the very beginning, our efforts have been aimed at withdrawal of terrorist groups from Aleppo … It is important to clearly distinguish between those who is fighting for the liberation of their country and those who are members of recognized terrorist groups. Our joint goal is fighting terrorist groups,” Yildirim said.

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