2 hours agoThe US betrayed the biggest allies: Turkish troops launch offensive in northern Syria, Erdogan says
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Turkish troops have immediately launched an offensive in northern Syria, which could be placed in direct conflict with Kurdish forces that were the multi-year-old allies of the United States. The move was announced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan. Turkey wants to create a secure <x0zone” by clearing Kurdish militia, and that is [...]
The move was announced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan.
Turkey wants to create a secure <x0zone” cleaning up Kurdish militia, and also offering Syrian refugees in Turkey another shelter.
Controversously Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of American troops before this action, but he did so by threatening Turkey with economic consequences if he crossed borders, writes the BBC, translates Periscopi.
Kurds were US's best allies in the final defeat of I SIS in Syria.
Trump's decision has been sharply criticised by even his associate Republicans.
He had responded to criticism, saying he would put out Turkey's economy if he crossed borders. /Periscope
