U.S. Forces withdraw from northeast Syria

U.S. Forces began withdrawing from positions along Syria’s northeastern border region with Turkey this morning, ahead of an expected imminent military invasion by Ankara. While the Pentagon did not immediately…

U.S. Warns Turkey Not to Act Against SDF in Syria

During a visit to Tokyo, U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper warned that any Turkish operation in northern Syria would be “unacceptable;” and while stopping short of guaranteeing the protection…

SDF Announces Capture of Last IS-held Territory

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) declared the capture of last territory that was held by the Islamic State in the eastern part of the war-torn country – effectively eliminating…

U.S. backed SDF conquers additional territory from IS

Despite President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw American ground forces from Syria, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces, known by its acronym SDF, continue to battle the Islamic State in the…