US and Syrian Kurds setting up 30,000-strong border force

The first training class has begun for a new border force of 30,000 members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and its main component the Kurdish YPG militia, which is being established by the US-led coalition in Syria. This has fueled Turkey’s anger over US support for the Syrian Kurds and prompted the summoning of the US charge d’affaires to the foreign office in Ankara last week.

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4 thoughts on “US and Syrian Kurds setting up 30,000-strong border force

  • Jan 15, 2018 @ 0:06 at 0:06
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    Support the Kurds! Yes!
    Turkey needs to be dropped..
    And our military assets pulled out.
    With friends like Turkey, who needs enemies.

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  • Jan 15, 2018 @ 0:28 at 0:28
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    SDF kicked out christians of their homes and put SDF Families in their houses.You cant trust Commies and Mus.

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  • Jan 15, 2018 @ 5:50 at 5:50
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    Long live the Kurds! Pigdogan the wonna be Hitler down the toilet of history.One can not soar with the eagles if walks with Turkeys

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  • Jan 16, 2018 @ 2:35 at 2:35
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    What border will they be guarding, and against whom?

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