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US Pulling All Remaining Troops From Syria, Says Official

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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