
UN Investigates Allegations Of Chemical Weapons Used In Syria
United Nations chemical weapons inspectors are gathering information after accusations that burning white phosphorus was used by Turkey.
United Nations chemical weapons inspectors are gathering information after accusations that burning white phosphorus was used by Turkey.
Smoke still rises in key border town after five-day halt agreed.
President Donald Trump's decision to evacuate northern Syria lost an overwhelming vote.
Turkey launched a military operation against Kurdish fighters after it was announced American troops would leave.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has turned down US calls to halt attacks.
The UN Security Council will discuss Turkey's actions in north-eastern Syria.
Jens Stoltenberg was speaking after a meeting with the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street.
The UK will continue selling arms to Turkey but will not grant new export licences for weapons that may be used against Kurds in Syria.
Mr Trump also confirmed US troops who are being withdrawn from northern Syria will now "redeploy and remain in the region".
Government troops will help defend Kurdish forces against a Turkish invasion.
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said President Donald Trump called for a "deliberate withdrawal" of troops from the area.
The United Nations says more than 100,000 people in north-east Syria have fled their homes since the assault began on Wednesday.
Dominic Raab warned the incursion is weakening the fight against IS in Syria.
The UK and Europe must take action, and if necessary, take military action, writes Syrian conflict expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon.
Reports suggest fighting in the border town of Ras al-Ain is ongoing as Turkish troops continue to advance through Syria.
On Friday morning, plumes of black smoke were visible from the Syrian border town of Tel Abyad, as Turkey continued bombarding the area.