Syrian Opposition: Turkish Border Blast Was An Assassination Attempt -- CNN
Cilvegozu, Turkey (CNN) -- A Syrian opposition group says it was the target of a deadly blast at a Turkish border gate near Syria on Monday that left at least 14 people dead and 28 wounded.
"When the explosion happened, we were supposed to be there. But we were delayed for maybe half an hour," said George Sabra, a leader of the opposition Syrian National Council.
Sabra said he was part of a 13-member group from the council's executive bureau that was traveling from Turkey to Syria on Monday to meet with commanders of the rebel Free Syrian Army.
Their journey through the Turkish border gate at Cilvegozu was delayed by a prayer. "We stopped at a gas station, and some of our group went to a small mosque to pray there for half an hour," Sabra said.
"My mother always said to me, 'God bless you.' Maybe this time He responded to her." Dozens of other Syrians and Turks at the border crossing were not so fortunate.
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My Comment: More evidence that Syria's civil war is crossing borders .... literally. Turkey's Prime Minister .... to his credit .... will not be goaded to retaliate blindly.
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