Cheney: Syria Withdrawal Enables ISIS; Turkey Needs Consequences
Cheney says the lack of U.S. involvement in that arrangement is problematic.
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Pence Says Turkey Agrees to Cease-Fire in Syria
Vice President Mike Pence says that Turkey has agreed to a cease-fire in Syria.
Islamic State Supporters Escape in Syria as US Pulls Back
Esper said he was aware of the reports of escapes and of atrocities committed against the Kurds in the fighting.
US Pulling Out of Northern Syria; Full Withdrawal Possible
In explaining Trump's decision to withdraw from northern Syria, Esper cited two weekend developments.
Turkey Presses Syrian Assault as Thousands Flee the Fighting
Australia expressed concerns it could lead to a resurgence of the Islamic State group.
US to Step Aside for Turkish Assault on Kurds in Syria
The official said U.S. leaders have spoken with the SDF and that the group, which has long fought alongside the U.S. against IS, is disappointed and angry.
Turkey Admits It Will Strike the Kurds
Erdogan said Turkey would work on plans to conduct operations to eliminate both IS and Syrian Kurdish militants from the region.