Turkish company supplies diesel to Syrian regime
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Turkey has become an unlikely new source of vital diesel for the Syrian government, according to shipping documents and sources. Private Turkish oil company Aves, from the Mediterranean port city of Mersin, has loaded seven cargoes of ultra low sulphur diesel in April destined for Syria's state-controlled port of Banias.
Turkey is not subject to EU sanctions against Syria, however, the trade is a potential embarrassment for Ankara, one of Damascus' most outspoken critics. The Turkish foreign ministry declined to comment on the specific matter. (Reuters)
