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France demands investigation into attack against Syrian refugee camp

Xinhua, May 6, 2016 Adjust font size:

France on Friday called for "an impartial and independent" investigation into the attack on a Syrian camp for internally displaced people near the Turkish border, the French Foreign Ministry said.

In a statement, the ministry condemned the "revolting and unacceptable act."

Thursday's attack came after the extension of a truce, killing some 30 people, including women and children.

"Those who are responsible will have to be brought to justice," the French ministry added. Endit