Turkey shuts down important border crossings with Syria due to the ongoing unrest

According to Syrian opposition sources, Turkey has closed the main checkpoints with northern regions of Syria following an incident in which Turkish troops were fired upon by Syrians at the border. This incident occurred amidst riots against Syrians in several Turkish cities, leading to tension between the two groups.

The riots, which began in Kayseri and subsequently spread to other cities, saw Turks targeting Syrians, their property, and vehicles. In response to the violence, the police have arrested 474 individuals who were involved in the disturbances. The outbreak of violence was triggered by reports circulating on social media platforms indicating that a Syrian man had been detained by law enforcement in Kayseri on suspicion of sexually assaulting a Turkish minor.

These events have escalated tensions between Turks and Syrians in the region, resulting in the closure of major checkpoints between Turkey and northern Syria. The situation remains volatile, and efforts are being made to restore peace and stability in the affected areas.