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Kurdish authorities have warned of a major ISIS resurgence since the start of Damascus’s assault against the SDF in the north
The US is considering a “complete withdrawal” from Syria, officials told the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on 22 January, coinciding with Damascus’s assault against Kurdish forces in the country’s north.
“The head-spinning events of the last week have led the Pentagon to question the viability of the American military’s mission in Syria after the SDF’s defeat,” the US officials went on to say.
“If the SDF fully disbands, the US officials see no reason for the American military to stay in Syria. One factor is the difficulties posed by working with [Syrian President] Sharaa’s army. The force is riddled with jihadist sympathizers, including soldiers with ties to Al-Qaeda and ISIS and others who have been involved in alleged war crimes against the Kurds and Druze,” the sources added.
Around 1,000 US forces are scattered in bases across northern Syria. Last year, the US army began reducing its presence in the country, withdrawing from five out of eight major bases.
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