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Syrian farmers suffer as Kurds' crops set ablaze

Kurdish authorities in eastern Syria say politically motivated arsonists are setting fire to agricultural lands, destroying thousands of acres of farmers' crops.

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A fire burning agriculture lands is seen in the village of Khirbat Bustan in the countryside of Amuda, north of Hasakah province, Syria, June 1, 2019. — Lamar Erkendi/Al-Monitor

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