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Iraqi PM al-Sudani backs indefinite U.S. troop presence
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani defended the presence of U.S. troops in his country and set no timetable for their withdrawal, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published on Sunday.
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US would Continue its support to Syrian Kurdish-Arab forces - Centcom
The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced that the Syrian Kurdish-Arab forces are the only capable force in northern Syria to fight the ISIS and the United States is committed to continue supporting this force.
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People in Kobani are fearful of ISIS resurgence
Locals in the Syrian Kurdish city of Kobani voice fears of a possible return by the Islamic State (ISIS) to the region after its sleeper cells attacked a security center held by the Internal Security Forces of North and East Syria (Asayish) in the city of Raqqa on December 26 in which two fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and four members of the Asayish were killed, according to a statement released by Asayish.
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Erdogan calls for 'concrete steps' in Syria during call with Putin
President Erdogan tells his Russian counterpart Putin that the Syrian government needs to be "constructive" for "concrete results" in Syria.
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PUK President, PYD co-leaders hold meeting in Rojava
President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) Bafel Talabani discussed the “Unity of Kurds” with the co-leader of the Democratic Union Party (PYD), Salih Muslim and Asya Abdulla, in Syria’s Rojava on Wednesday.
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Anti-ISIS coalition underlines supporting Syrian Kurdish forces
The commander of the anti-ISIS coalition stated that the purpose of the joint meeting with the commanders of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the leader of the Iraqi Kurdistan Patriotic Union Party (PUK) was to announce support for the Syrian Democratic Forces in the fight against the ISIS.
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British delegation pays visit to Kobani and Manbij
A British delegation visited on Wednesday the cities of Kobani and Manbij northeast of Aleppo and met military leaders and civil figures in both cities.
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SDF commander warns against Turkey-Syria normalization
Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi warned against a comprehensive normalization between Turkey and Syria, Asharq Al-Awsat reported on Tuesday.
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Asayesh forces liberate Yazidi girl from al-Hol Camp
The North and East Syria Autonomous Administration forces known as Asayesh liberated an 18-year-old Yazidi girl from al-Hol Camp in Eastern Hasaka in Hasaka province, Syria.
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Syrian Autonomous Administration representative meets senior American officials
Sinem Mohammed, the representative of the Kurdish Autonomous Administration in northern Syria, met and talked with various American officials, including the US special envoy in northeastern Syria.
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Turkey attack on Syrian Kurds is still serious: commander
Mazloum Kobani warned if Turkey gets the chance to attack the Syrian Kurds again, it will not hesitate.
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Kurds ask US to not to leave Syria
The representative of the Syrian Democratic Council in Washington has asked the United States not to leave the Syrian Kurds alone for the sake of the interests of this country.
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At least seven SDF fighters killed in ISIS attacks Syria
At least seven fighters from a Kurdish-led force were killed Sunday in two ISIS group attacks in eastern Syria, a war monitor said.
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Biden, Kadhimi meet ahead of summit on security in Jeddah
US President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi met ahead of the Jeddah Security and Development Summit hosted by Saudi Arabia on Saturday, July 16, and released a shared statement.
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Why Turkey is Syria’s biggest threat / Sinam Mohamad
To maintain hard fought progress in Syria, preventing Turkish aggression against Syria’s Kurds is paramount.
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Turkey contributed to Yazidi genocide - report
An investigation launched by a group of prominent human rights lawyers said that Turkey should face charges in front of the international court of justice for being complicit in acts of genocide against the Yazidi people, the Guardian reported.
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Attacks on Khor Mor gas field are aimed at creating tension between Erbil and Baghdad: former spokesman
A former spokesman for the International Coalition Against ISIS in Iraq and Syria said the missile strikes on Khor Mor gas field in Sulaimani were aimed at creating tension and violence between Erbil and Baghdad.