Relations between Ankara and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have deteriorated recently. Turkey raises a furious voice against al-Assad, who refuses to implement reforms, Sabah newspaper reports citing an unknown source.

According to the newspaper, Turkey is concerned over security of 7% of the population of Syria, particularly Armenians, Kurds and Circassians and if necessary will open the door to them. Over 500,000-1,000,000 refugees will emigrate from Syria to Turkey, if possible.

Independent reporter Robert Fisk wrote in his article that “the Turks are prepared to advance well beyond the Syrian border town of Al Qamishli – perhaps half way to Deir el-Zour (the old desert killing fields of the 1915 Armenian Holocaust, though speak it not) – to provide a “safe haven” for those fleeing the slaughter in Syria’s cities.”