Erdogan: The scene in Banias is as severe as Karbala

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Tuesday, regarding the attacks on civilians in Syria's Banias province, that "The scene in Banias is as severe as Karbala. The murders are as bloody as Yazid.” Erdogan, speaking at his Justice and Development (AK Party) Party's group meeting at the Turkish parliament, touched on an attack by the Assad regime on Banias. "We are waiting for the international community and especially Islamic world to find a prompt solution for the genocide attempt in Banias. UN Security Council and Arap Leauge should immediately come together for taking a decision about this issue" said Erdogan. Erdogan also emphasized that the whole world kept quiet for the sake of political balance. "All international institutions should put this genocide attempt on their agenda and take concrete measures" said Erdogan. Air attack on Syria by Israel unacceptable Erdogan touched upon an air attack against Syria by Israel last Sunday. Erdogan said that the air attack on Syria by Israel was unacceptable. This attack gave an opportunity to the illegitimate Assad regime, also said Erdogan.