Monday, January 22, 2018

US urges Turkey to limit Syria campaign

The U.S. is urging Turkey to limit its operations around Afrin.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed that Afrin would be sorted out, and they will not step back.

Turkish forces are trying to oust Syrians with strong ties to the Kurds from the area, as concerns remain about the Kurds goals of an independent Kurdish state.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders echoed U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson in urging a limited operation, especially in light of the large numbers of civilians.

IN: "We urge...
OUT: ...civil war."
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