Turkey reopens border to Syrian refugees

Turkey begins accepting onto its territory Syrian refugees fleeing the battle between Kurds and Islamic State jihadists from the Syrian border town of Tal Abyad, an AFP photographer says.

Dozens of Syrian refugees, many carrying sacks of possessions, start passing through the Akcakale border gate onto Turkish territory as thousands more await their turn to cross on other side.

Syrians carry belongings back to the city center of the Syrian town of Tal Abyad, as seen from Turkey at the Turkish crossing of Akcakale in the southeast Sanliurfa province, on June 13, 2015. (AFP PHOTO / BULENT KILIC)
Syrians carry belongings back to the city center of the Syrian town of Tal Abyad, as seen from Turkey at the Turkish crossing of Akcakale in the southeast Sanliurfa province, on June 13, 2015. (AFP PHOTO / BULENT KILIC)

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