Country in transition
US troops to withdraw from Syria
According to reports, the Pentagon is currently developing scenarios for the withdrawal of US troops from Syria. The up to 2,000 soldiers could be withdrawn within 30, 60 or 90 days, according to reports.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen So far, the troops have been tasked with preventing a resurgence of the Islamic State terrorist militia. They are working together with Kurdish forces who control areas in the north-east of the country. US President Donald Trump already had plans to disband the presence in Syria during his first term of office and got into a dispute with his then Secretary of Defense James Mattis in 2018, who resigned shortly afterwards.
In December, Syria's long-term ruler Bashar al-Assad was overthrown by a rebel alliance after almost 14 years of civil war. A transitional government is now in power. However, there is still fighting in some parts of the country, for example in the north-east between Kurdish militias and forces close to Turkey.
More influence for Turkey
The fall of Assad has significantly increased Turkey's influence in the region. "We have an overriding common interest in peace and stability finally returning to this region. And Turkey is a key player in this," said German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday. He was currently on a trip to the Middle East.
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