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Lindsey Graham says 'strong consensus' to protect Kurds as Syrian forces advance on territory
Sen. Lindsey Graham and former Secretary Mike Pompeo warn of dire threats to Syrian Kurds as Syrian forces attack Kurdish-controlled territory in northern Syria.
Syrian defence ministry says extension aims to help transfer of ISIS prisoners from facilities previously held by SDF.
Turkey is celebrating the latest developments in Syria, where the new government has effectively defeated a major Kurdish-led force with an abrupt offensive.
BEHIND THE LINES: As Syrian forces push into Kurdish regions, the Syrian Democratic Council calls for urgent global intervention to prevent a massacre.
Syrian government forces have entered Raqqa as part of their ongoing push against Kurdish-led forces in eastern Syria
ISIS mission.
By Mahmoud Hasano and Jaidaa Taha TABQA, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Syria and the main Kurdish fighting force struck a wide-ranging deal to bring Kurdish civilian and military authorities under central government control on Sunday,
Syrian government forces entered two northern towns Saturday morning after the command of Kurdish-led fighters said that it would evacuate from the area, in an apparent move to avoid conflict.
A statement published by the Syrian presidency said that over the next few days, the SDF is expected to develop a detailed plan for practical integration into Syrian institutions.