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Pentagon sets up observation posts in Syria, to coordinate efforts with Turkey

US Materials 12 December 2018 04:41 (UTC +04:00)
The United States has finalized the establishment of observation posts in northeast Syria and will be coordinating with Turkey its security efforts in the border region
Pentagon sets up observation posts in Syria, to coordinate efforts with Turkey

The United States has finalized the establishment of observation posts in northeast Syria and will be coordinating with Turkey its security efforts in the border region, Department of Defence spokesperson Col. Rob Manning said in a press release, Trend reports citing Sputnik.

"At the direction of Secretary Mattis, the US established observation posts in the northeast Syria border region to address the security concerns of our NATO ally Turkey," the release said on Tuesday.

Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar has earlier said Ankara expressed its concerns about US plans to establish several observation posts in Syria. Akar explained that it could lead to a perception that the United States is "somehow protecting terrorist YPG members."

"We take Turkish security concerns seriously and we are committed to coordinating our efforts with Turkey to bring stability to northeastern Syria," Manning said in the release.

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