Turkish troops pass smouldering Kobane to save shrine

Al Jazeera English 2015-02-23

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Hundreds of Turkish soldiers were sent into northern Syria to move an Ottoman tomb -- which was given to Turkey in 1921.

Damascus says it was informed, but did not give its permission.

Al Jazeera's Bernard Smith reports from Istanbul.
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