US Pulling All Remaining Troops From Syria, Says Official
Summary
The United States plans to withdraw its last 1,000 troops from Syria within two months. A U.S. official stated that local forces in Syria can now handle the fight against ISIS. The U.S. had a military presence in Syria for over ten years as part of an effort to combat ISIS alongside Kurdish forces.Key Facts
- The U.S. will pull 1,000 troops from Syria within two months.
- A senior U.S. official shared this information with Reuters.
- The U.S. troops were part of an anti-ISIS coalition.
- Local forces in Syria, including the government's army, will take responsibility for fighting ISIS.
- The U.S. military has been in Syria for more than a decade.
- The withdrawal decision comes as the Syrian government commits to combating terrorist threats.
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