Trump defends decision to withdraw troops from Syria
The decision alarmed Washington’s allies and Kurdish fighters in Syria who fear it will allow ISIL to regroup.
21 Dec 2018
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The decision alarmed Washington’s allies and Kurdish fighters in Syria who fear it will allow ISIL to regroup.
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