UN Says 100K Displaced In Turkish Offensive

BEIRUT (AP) – The United Nations says an estimated 100,000 people have been displaced three days into the Turkish military offensive on northeastern Syria, while markets, schools and clinics have  been closed.  In a statement Friday, the U.N. said most of the displaced have stayed with relatives or in host communities, but an increasing number have sought shelter in areas to the south  of the military offensive.  The U.N. says the violence has also put a water station servicing al-Hassakeh city out of commission, denying around 400,000 people of a water source. Repair has not  been possible because of ongoing fighting and efforts to negotiate a “humanitarian pause” are ongoing, the U.N. said.  Only one national hospital is still operating.  The U.N Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Syria expressed deep concern about the unfolding events.