Trump announces 'permanent cease-fire' in Syria between Turkey and Kurds; lifts sanctions on Ankara
President Trump announced Wednesday that conditions have been met between Turkey and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces for what he called a "permanent cease-fire" between the two sides and that the United States was lifting sanctions on Ankara that were implemented following the invasion of northern Syria. Speaking at the White House, Trump said that while a "permanent cease-fire" will be tough to maintain in the volatile region, he hopes it will last and end the conflict between Turkey and the Kurds.
President Trump announced Wednesday that conditions have been met between Turkey and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces for what he called a "permanent cease-fire" between the two sides and that the United States was lifting sanctions on Ankara that were implemented following the invasion of northern Syria. Speaking at the White House, Trump said that while a "permanent cease-fire" will be tough to maintain in the volatile region, he hopes it will last and end the conflict between Turkey and the Kurds.
Trump delivered the statement amid bipartisan criticism over his recent decision to pull back U.S. forces from northern Syria, opening the door for Turkey to launch a military offensive. The president said that nearly all U.S. troops will be leaving Syria but some will remain to safeguard oil fields there. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a staunch Trump ally who vehemently opposed the president’s troop-withdrawal plan, said he prayed the cease-fire will hold and pleaded with Trump on Wednesday to listen to his military commanders and not "policy-shop civilians" regarding the ongoing conflict in Syria.
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