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House to vote on resolution rebuking Trump’s Syria troop withdrawal

As Congress seeks a way to reverse the damage from the U.S. military pullback from northern Syria, the House is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s decision.

4 years ago

What’s next in Syria? Here are 10 takeaways.

The US and coalition forces feel a 'moral responsibility' to make sure the Syrian Democratic Forces, as well as other top priorities, are protected.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

Lawmakers urge Trump to protect Kurds after US withdrawal

Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Marsha Blackburn want Kurdish allies protected after U.S. troops leave Syria.

5 years ago

Pentagon briefs senators on Syria plans, leaving unanswered questions

Pentagon officials briefed lawmakers amid confusion over plans to implement President Trump’s order for U.S. troops to withdraw from Syria.

5 years ago

Turkey says it will patrol northern Syria town of Manbij with US forces

Turkey will soon conduct joint patrols with U.S. forces in the strategic northern Syrian town of Manbij, once a stronghold of the Islamic State group, a top Turkish official said on Friday.

5 years ago

Syrian Kurds vote as part of move toward federal system

Thousands were voting Friday in the predominantly Kurdish regions in northern Syria to elect heads of local communities as part of the minority Kurds’ efforts to move closer to a federal system within Syria.

6 years ago

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