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Erdogan: Turkey’s Syria operation could happen ‘suddenly’
The YPG, which Turkey considers a terrorist group, forms the backbone of U.S.-led forces in the fight against the Islamic State group.
Tillerson: Kurds never got heavy weapons from US
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. has “never” given the Syrian Kurdish militia heavy weapons.
DoD: US-backed force heading to defend Syrian city could be cut from anti-ISIS coalition
The Syriac Military Council — a member of the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces — has announced it will send units to fight in Afrin, risking being cut from the global coalition fighting ISIS.
By Kyle Rempfer
Marines firing Stinger missiles used in Kurdish propaganda against Turkey
Kurdish activists are posting photos of Marines firing stinger missiles amid Turkey’s current bombing campaign of Kurdish-held Afrin, Syria.
By Shawn Snow
Commentary: American arms to Syrian Kurds protects US interests in the region
Recent reports that the U.S. is reviewing its support to Kurdish fighters in Syria has sent shockwaves through the region.
By Meghan Bodette
US still arming Kurdish allies in Syria
There have been no changes to the policy put forth by the White House that authorized the U.S. military to arm Kurdish service members fighting under the Syrian Democratic Forces, a spokesperson for Operation Inherent Resolve said.
By Shawn Snow
Special ops commander: No link between US-backed Syrian fighters, Kurdish terror group
A controversial celebration after the liberation of ISIS’ de facto capital, Raqqa, that displayed flags and symbols of the internationally designated terror group the Kurdistan Workers’ Party raised concern.
By Shawn Snow
Marine veteran crossed border into Iraq, still no communication
A Marine veteran temporarily detained by a U.S. backed anti-ISIS militia group crossed the border into Iraq.
By Shawn Snow
US-backed Syrian forces liberate Raqqa
U.S.-backed fighters claim they have liberated ISIS’ de facto capital of Raqqa, Syria.
By Shawn Snow
US-backed Syrian force expects Raqqa victory in 'a few days'
A U.S.-backed Kurdish-led force battling the Islamic State group in Syria will be in control of Raqqa “within a few days” after attacking the last militant-held pocket of the city, a spokesman for the force said Monday.
American volunteers trying to leave Syria turned away by US Special Forces
One volunteer says U.S. Special Forces turned the desperate Americans away at the gate.
By Shawn Snow