
Turkey, Russia reach deal for YPG move out of Syria border area
After talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Kurdish fighters will withdraw 30km (19 miles) from Syria border area within 150 hours.
After talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Kurdish fighters will withdraw 30km (19 miles) from Syria border area within 150 hours.
After eight years of Syrian refugee influx into Turkey, the country's attitude towards them has turned sour. As a result, the Government wants Syrians to live in the provinces that they are officially registered in, and seek permits if they want to go to other provinces.
Amid threats from Ankara, not only Kurdish fighters but also civilians in northern Syria are engaged in weapons training and building defences.
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan blasts US National Security Advisor John Bolton over security demands for Kurdish militia in Syria in turn for US withdrawal.
Talks between Russia, Turkey and Iran have focused on Idlib, as Syrian President Assad warns the northwestern province is next target. Turkey is working to clear Idlib from al-Qaeda and IS-affiliated groups in order to prevent the Syrian Government from attacking the city.
Kurdish YPG claimed on Sunday it had vacated flashpoint town of Manbij near the Turkish border, a longstanding demand by Turkey. The Coalition-backed Manbij Military Council announced that all YPG military advisors have left the city.
Washington and Ankara are finalising a roadmap for the city of Manbij in Syria. This agreement will see the departure of the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) leave the area, as it is seen as a hostile force by Turkey.
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