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Why Kobani Matters.

Authors :
Vick, Karl
Zalewski, Piotr
Crowley, Michael
Source :
TIME Magazine; 11/3/2014, Vol. 184 Issue 17, p30-33, 4p, 2 Color Photographs, 1 Map
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The article discusses the reasons why the border town of Kobani, Syria matters in relation to an international war against the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS) terrorist group, focusing on U.S.-led air strikes over Kobani, Syria and information about the efforts of Kurdish fighters to defeat ISIS. It states that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned the international community that ISIS was on the verge of taking over Kobani, Syria. Regional politics are examined.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0040781X
Volume :
184
Issue :
17
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
TIME Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
99042298