U.S. forces are set to withdraw from northern Syria ahead of an expected Turkish incursion that could spark fighting with U.S.-backed Kurds
WASHINGTON—The White House indicated late Sunday that U.S. forces will withdraw from northern Syria in advance of an expected incursion of Turkish forces in the region that could spark fighting with U.S. backed Kurds.
“Turkey will soon be moving forward with its long-planned operation into Northern Syria. The United States Armed Forces will not support or be involved in the operation, and United States forces, having defeated the ISIS territorial ’Caliphate,’ will no longer be in the immediate area,” White House press secretary...
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