In August 2016, Turkey launched a significant military offensive in Syria (Bloomberg), and Turkish president Erdogan has reportedly asked NATO to support the operation by helping establish a no-fly zone over the territory this offensive aimed to capture (Reuters, Financial Times). Recommended Questions Before 1 July 2017, will the US endorse a peace plan which allows Bashar al-Assad to remain in power? When will Syrian government forces retake the city of Aleppo? How many Syrian Refugees will the UNHCR register in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt and North Africa before 1 January 2017?

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This question was closed as "no" with an end date of 31 March 2017. _{See our FAQ to learn about how we resolve questions and how scores are calculated.}