Forty Syrian soldiers and fifty rebel troops have been killed in fighting in Idlib province.
Car bombs and heavy fire were used in an attempt by the National Liberation Front rebel alliance to retake positions in the Maarat al-Numan area. The rebels were supplied and supported by Turkey. All this because Bashar al Assad won't agree to Erdogan taking a lead role in peace negotiations. Can there be a way forward that brings an end to chaos?
Reflections and observations from William Morris, Secretary General of the Next Century Foundation