Scott Morrison says he has 'deep concerns' Turkey's advance into Syria could help Isis

Comments come day after prime minister stood by Trump decision to withdraw US troops

Less than 24 hours after standing by Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw US military troops from northern Syria, Scott Morrison says he has “deep concerns” Turkey’s incursion into the area will lead to the resurgence of the terrorist group Islamic State.

On Wednesday, the Australian prime minister was a minority voice on a decision which has been roundly condemned by the international community and the US president’s own political allies, telling reporters he believed there to be “an element of consistency” in Trump’s actions.

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