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By Jared Keller May 18, 2020

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Pentagon warns of potential ‘mass breakout’ of thousands of ISIS fighters in Syria

More than 10,000 ISIS fighters currently imprisoned in Syria by the U.S. military's allies in the country are on the...

By Reuters Staff Mar 5, 2020

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Russia and Turkey agree to ceasefire deal for Syria’s Idlib

Turkey and Russia agreed a ceasefire deal on Thursday in Syria's Idlib region, their two leaders said after lengthy talks...

By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Suleiman Al-Khalidi, Reuters Mar 3, 2020

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Turkey shoots down Syrian warplane as fighting escalates

Turkey shot down a Syrian government warplane on Tuesday over northwest Syria, where fighting has intensified in recent days, bringing...

By Mitch Prothero, Business Insider Mar 2, 2020

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Turkey is crushing Syria’s army after wiping out its heavy armor with superior tech

Turkish forces decimated the Syrian army in a series of drone, artillery and bomber attacks this weekend, leaving Syria's top...

By Radio Free Europe/Radio Free Liberty Feb 28, 2020

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Turkey retaliates against Syrian forces after 33 of its soldiers killed in air strikes

Turkey says at least 33 of its soldiers have been killed in an air strike by Russia-backed Syrian government forces...

By Reuters Staff Feb 27, 2020

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At least 22 Turkish soldiers killed in air strikes in Syria’s Idlib

An air strike by Syrian government forces in Syria's northwest Idlib region killed 22 Turkish soldiers and wounded several others,...

By Reuters Staff Feb 5, 2020

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US halts secretive drone program with Turkey over Syria incursion

The United States has halted a secretive military intelligence cooperation program with Turkey that for years helped Ankara target Kurdish...

By Jared Keller Nov 19, 2019

Bullet Points

Trump’s abrupt Syria withdrawal was a gift to ISIS, DoD IG says

President Donald Trump's abrupt withdrawal of U.S. troops from northeastern Syria and subsequent Turkish military invasion created an opening for...

By Reuters Staff Nov 15, 2019

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Russia established an air base in the Syrian city where withdrawing US troops were pelted with potatoes

Russia landed attack helicopters and troops at a sprawling air base in northern Syria vacated by U.S. forces, the Russian...

By Rosie Perper, Business Insider Nov 15, 2019

Analysis

Turkey has started deporting foreign ISIS prisoners in Syria back to their home countries — and that’s a big problem

The SDF has said it is holding more than 12,000 men suspected of being ISIS fighters across seven prisons it...

By David Choi, Business Insider Nov 7, 2019

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US diplomat says abrupt military withdrawal fueled a ‘catastrophic sideshow’ in Syria

U.S/ Ambassador Bill Roebuck, the special envoy for the anti-ISIS campaign in Syria, sent a scathing memo to the Trump...

By David Choi, Business Insider Nov 6, 2019

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US troops tasked with guarding Syria’s oil fields are reportedly still waiting for guidance on their mission

United States troops stationed in Syria have yet to receive guidance on their mission, including the basic rules of engagement,...

By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, Los Angeles Times Nov 5, 2019

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Trump says he wants to keep Syria’s oil. There’s a big problem with that

Syria was never a major oil producer on the international scale, accounting for a mere 385,000 barrels a day of...

By Reuters Staff Oct 29, 2019

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The US wants to bolster the fight against ISIS in Syria after its leader’s death, State Department says

The United States wants to bolster a coalition fighting ISIS in northeastern Syria, a senior State Department official said on...

By Reuters Staff Oct 25, 2019

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More Russian military police arrive in Syria under peace deal with Turkey

Russia sent about 300 more military police and more than 20 armored vehicles to Syria on Friday under an accord...

By Jeff Schogol Oct 25, 2019

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What withdrawal? US moving ‘some mechanized forces’ into eastern Syria to protect oil fields, Esper says

"If ISIS has access to the resources – and therefore the means to procure arms or buy fighters or whatever...

By Miles A. Pomper, The Conversation Oct 25, 2019

Analysis

Why the US has nukes in Turkey — and why it’s so hard to remove them

During the Cold War, the U.S. stationed B61 nuclear bombs in Turkey, among other NATO countries. Formally, the U.S. controlled...

By Idrees Ali and Robin Emmott, Reuters Oct 24, 2019

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The Germans have a plan to save Syria

Germany's defense minister presented to NATO her proposal for a security zone in northern Syria on Thursday, receiving support from...

By Alexandra Ma, Business Insider Oct 23, 2019

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US troops withdrawing to Iraq from Syria can’t redeploy there and have to leave in 4 weeks, Baghdad says

The 1,000 US troops leaving Syria will be allowed to stay in Iraq for at most four weeks, Iraq's defense...

By Radio Free Europe/Radio Free Liberty Oct 22, 2019

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Russia, Turkey agree to conduct joint patrols in northern Syria to establish new ‘safe zone’

A Kurdish official confirmed that U.S.-allied Syrian Kurdish forces had completed their withdrawal from the region

By Darya Korsunskaya, and Tuvan Gumrukcu, Reuters Oct 22, 2019

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Turkey may resume its assault on Syria even as some Kurdish fighters have yet to withdraw, Erdogan says

"All will have to get out," Erdogan said. "The process will not end before they are out."

By Reuters Staff Oct 22, 2019

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US forces withdrawing from Syria have no approval to stay in Iraq, Baghdad says

U.S. forces that crossed into Iraq as part of a pull-out from Syria do not have permission to stay and...

By David Choi, Business Insider Oct 22, 2019

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The Pentagon is reportedly drawing up plans for a quick Afghanistan withdrawal just in case Trump abruptly orders one

The Defense Department is exploring its options to completely withdraw all U.S. troops deployed in Afghanistan, in the event President...

By Reuters Staff Oct 21, 2019

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‘Go, go!’ Syrians pelt US vehicles with rocks and potatoes

Civilians shouted "Go, America liar!"

By Maria Caspani, Reuters Oct 21, 2019

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US soldiers who fought alongside Kurds blast Trump’s Syria withdrawal

"I trusted them with my life ... I fought with these guys and watched them die for us."

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Pentagon warns of potential ‘mass breakout’ of thousands of ISIS fighters in Syria

Russia and Turkey agree to ceasefire deal for Syria’s Idlib

Turkey shoots down Syrian warplane as fighting escalates

Turkey is crushing Syria’s army after wiping out its heavy armor with superior tech

Turkey retaliates against Syrian forces after 33 of its soldiers killed in air strikes

At least 22 Turkish soldiers killed in air strikes in Syria’s Idlib

US halts secretive drone program with Turkey over Syria incursion

Trump’s abrupt Syria withdrawal was a gift to ISIS, DoD IG says

Russia established an air base in the Syrian city where withdrawing US troops were pelted with potatoes

Turkey has started deporting foreign ISIS prisoners in Syria back to their home countries — and that’s a big problem

US diplomat says abrupt military withdrawal fueled a ‘catastrophic sideshow’ in Syria

US troops tasked with guarding Syria’s oil fields are reportedly still waiting for guidance on their mission

Trump says he wants to keep Syria’s oil. There’s a big problem with that

The US wants to bolster the fight against ISIS in Syria after its leader’s death, State Department says

More Russian military police arrive in Syria under peace deal with Turkey

What withdrawal? US moving ‘some mechanized forces’ into eastern Syria to protect oil fields, Esper says

Why the US has nukes in Turkey — and why it’s so hard to remove them

The Germans have a plan to save Syria

US troops withdrawing to Iraq from Syria can’t redeploy there and have to leave in 4 weeks, Baghdad says

Russia, Turkey agree to conduct joint patrols in northern Syria to establish new ‘safe zone’

Turkey may resume its assault on Syria even as some Kurdish fighters have yet to withdraw, Erdogan says

US forces withdrawing from Syria have no approval to stay in Iraq, Baghdad says

The Pentagon is reportedly drawing up plans for a quick Afghanistan withdrawal just in case Trump abruptly orders one

‘Go, go!’ Syrians pelt US vehicles with rocks and potatoes

US soldiers who fought alongside Kurds blast Trump’s Syria withdrawal