Senior Syrian Soldiers 'Defect To Turkey'

Almost 40 Syrian soldiers - including a general and two colonels - have defected to Turkey, according to Turkish state television.

Reports said that the general, two colonels, two majors, one lieutenant and 33 soldiers had arrived in Turkey but did not give any more details.

Another channel, CNN Turk, also reported the defections, adding that they had arrived with members of their families, making a total of 224 individuals.

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