US, Turkey Conduct Second Joint Patrol in Manbij

U.S. and Turkish forces have completed their second joint patrol in the area of Manbij, Syria, where Kurdish militia have been critical to defeating Islamic State fighters. Two U.S. military officials confirmed the patrols in northern Syria to VOA on Thursday. The first joint patrol was last week. The convoy of dozens of troops patrolled northwest of Manbij along the demarcation line dividing Turkish-controlled territory from the area controlled by the U.S.-backed Manbij Military...

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