Friday, 4 January 2019

Trump gives no timetable for Syria exit; wants to protect Kurds

Trump gives no timetable for Syria exit; wants to protect KurdsTrump did not provide a timetable for the planned military exit from Syria, which he announced last month against the advice of top national security aides and without consulting lawmakers or U.S. allies participating in anti-Islamic State operations. The decision prompted Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to resign. Trump said on Wednesday he had essentially fired Mattis, whose letter of resignation was seen as a sharp rebuke to the Republican president.




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