Latest "Kurdish militia" stories

Silent protest? Withdrawing US soldier seen wearing previously banned Kurdish militia patch

It’s common for U.S. special operators to don patches of partner forces. But in 2016, American military commanders banned the wear of YPG and YPJ patches after Turkey became outraged following the circulation of photos of American commandos brandishing the patches.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

US troops in Syria take fire from Turkish proxy fighters

Tensions persist between the U.S. military and its NATO ally in the Syrian region of Manbij.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US envoy to Syria visits northern town of Manbij

The U.S. envoy for Syria visited the northern town of Manbij on Monday, where U.S. and Turkish troops could begin conducting joint patrols in the coming days, a Kurdish official said.

5 years ago

US, Turkey to soon begin joint patrols in north Syria

Turkish and American troops could begin conducting joint patrols in a matter of days around the northern Syrian city of Manbij within the coming days, the top U.S. commander for the Middle East said Sunday.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Turkish leader vows wider offensive against Kurdish militia

Turkey’s president vowed Monday to keep up the pressure against a U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish militia after his troops captured the Syrian town of Afrin, threatening to expand the military offensive into other Kurdish-held areas across northern Syria and even into neighboring Iraq.

6 years ago

Turkey warns as Syrian government poised to enter Afrin

Turkey warned the Syrian government Monday against entering the Kurdish-controlled enclave in northern Syria where a major Turkish military offensive is underway, saying it would hit back at the troops if their goal is to protect the Kurdish fighters.

6 years ago