a minute agoMacro criticises Trump for withdrawing troops from Syria
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)French President Emmanuel Macron expressed regret at his American counterpart Donald Trump's recent decision to withdraw troops from Syria. During a news conference in Chad, Macro stressed that “an ally must be reliable”. “I deeply regret the decision made on Syria”, he said. United States [...]
During a news conference in Chad, Macro stressed that “an ally must be reliable”.
“I deeply regret the decision made on Syria”, he said.
The United States said the Islamic State Group (IS) was defeated, a claim rejected by American allies and politicians.
France, a key part of the US-led coalition against the IS in Syria and Iraq, said its troops would remain in Syria.
On December 22nd, Trump defended his decision to withdraw American troops from Syria, as he said they have carried out their mission in defeating the militant group, the Islamic State in Syria.
On December 20th, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis resigned after Trump's decision. Two days later, US envoy to global coalition in fight against IS, Brett McGruk also resigned because of the decision to withdraw American troops.
