American Senate opposes troop withdrawal from Syria and Afghanistan

The United States Senate adopted a symbolic move opposing President Donald Trump's command to withdraw American troops from Syria and Afghanistan.

The move is a non-binding amendment which says militant Islamic groups continue to pose a threat to the United States.

Since Trump is the republican and the Republicans control the Senate, the transition of the measure is seen as a sign of disagreement on an important foreign policy issue.

The amendment, which was adopted by 70 votes for and 26 against, says there is progress in the fight against Islamic State militants, as well as Al-Qaeda's in Syria and Afghanistan.

But, he also warns that the early “withdrawal of US troops can destabilise the region and create a vacuum, which can be filled by Iran or Russia.

There are about 2,000 American troops currently serving in Syria and about 11,000 in Afghanistan. / REL/