41.   The government did not comment on casualties, but there were unconfirmed reports that the aerial bombardment hit the tiny hamlet of Rubi.

42.   The government did not comment on the attack.

43.   The government did not comment.

44.   The government does not comment on individual offensives, but Turkish forces routinely cross the border to strike at rebels.

45.   The government rarely comments on detentions.

46.   The government rarely comments on such criticism.

47.   The government does not comment on opposition statements.

48.   The government does not comment on the arrest or release of activists, but it is known to have freed many in small batches.

49.   The government has not commented on that proposal.

50.   The government has not commented on the issue and the Church has not said why it thinks the number would be used.