The US knew that Turkey was backing groups that would commit abuses against areas previously held by the US-backed SDF … More
Tag: Eastern Syria
Reactions to Turkey’s UN speech safe zone map
Many reactions after Turkey’s leader speaking at the UN showed a map spelling out the conquest of northern Syria and … More
Roebuck’s trip: A US delegation is in Eastern Syria
A new piece by Sirwan Kajjo looks at a US delegation in Eastern Syria. “The key is to help the … More
Are Saudi, Egypt, Bahrain and UAE seeking a role in post-US eastern Syria?
An article by Hassan Hassan in The Observer argues that “A counter-revolutionary axis, led by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt, … More
In UNPRECEDENTED decision, US considers withdrawing from Syria
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN US President Donald Trump tweeted that ISIS was defeated as reports emerged the US is thinking … More
Pentagon concerned about Turkey threats of new operation in east Syria. “Unacceptable,” says spokesman
Pentagon spokesman Commander Sean Robertson expressed “grave concern”, regarding any possible Turkish military action in eastern Syria, after Turkey’s President … More
Turkey: We will launch operation in eastern Syria, there is no ISIS threat in Syria
In a challenge to US, just days after Ambassador Jeffrey and Rayburn visited Turkey, Ankara vowed it would launch an … More
