MOSCOW: Russia is sheltering at its Hmeimim military air base in western Syria more than 8,000 Syrians who fled a wave of sectarian mass killings, Russia’s foreign ministry spokeswoman said Thursday.
“The Russian air base at Hmeimim has opened its doors to local residents fleeing from the pogroms... Our military have given refuge to more than 8,000 people,” Maria Zakharova told reporters at a regular briefing.
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Russian says military base in Syria sheltering 8,000 displaced
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Russian says military base in Syria sheltering 8,000 displaced
- The Russian airbase at Hmeimim has sheltered over 8,000 locals fleeing violence
China says it opposes ‘all attempts to annex’ Palestinian territory
- Statement comes after Israel’s security cabinet approved measures to tighten control over the occupied West Bank
BEIJING: China said on Thursday it opposed “all attempts to annex” Palestinian territories, days after Israel’s security cabinet approved measures to tighten control over the occupied West Bank.
“China has always opposed the construction of new settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory and opposed all attempts to annex or encroach upon Palestinian territory,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a news conference.
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