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One person killed in clash with Turkish forces at Syrian border

ANKARA, Turkey, July 23 (UPI) -- One person was killed Tuesday in a clash with Turkish security forces at the border with Syria, military officials say.

The victim was one of eight people who fought with Turkish guards as they tried to cross the border illegally, Dogon News Agency reported.

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The circumstances of the crossing in Hatay province were confused. Dogon said the group was trying to cross from Turkey into Syria and twice disobeyed orders by border guards to stop before firing 10 to 15 shots at the guards.

Today's Zaman, citing a statement posted on the Turkish Armed Forces website, said the skirmish began as the group tried to enter Turkey from Syria.

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